QASA History
At the start, the Association was established for the benefit of quadriplegics. In September 2004 QASA changed its Constitution to include paraplegics, changing the name of the Association to the QuadPara Association of South Africa.
QASA’s function is to serve quadriplegics, paraplegics and the disability sector in general in whatever capacity our members find most constructive. The organisation aims to assist people with mobility impairments to lead independent lives with a decent standard of living, in areas ranging from personal care and assistive devices to adequate skills development and employment.
QASA constantly consults directly and indirectly with its members to determine their needs and ensure that the Association is constantly evolving to meet these needs. In turn, QASA is represented in many forums at all levels of the public and private sectors to ensure that the needs of people with mobility impairments are met.

Ella & Mayor: The Mayor of Durban, Cllr Obed Mlaba and two learners from the KwaZulu-Natal Digital Village at the Launch of the Digital Village, May 2008

House Quasar: Ferdi Prins (Centre) and House Quasar staff on completion of the Care Attendant Training course, October 2008

A view of Shangri-la, a QASA Self Help Centre in Gauteng