The Association was established in 1967. The founders identified that at the time; schooling facilities for Underprivileged children with disabilities did not exist. The Association then established 2 schools for children with disabilities. Post 1994, with the amalgamation of the Natal Indian Cripple Care Association and AFTD, social work services migrated to the rural communities of KZN rendering free services to all persons with disabilities. The Association; in its 54 years of existence has determined that the need for further intervention is necessary as children and adults with disabilities continue to be at risk of compounded marginalization. Currently, aligned to the nine strategic pillars that the White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2015) is built on; The Associations strives to offer high standard of Social work services to all persons with disabilities. The association operates in the province of KwaZulu-Natal.

We work with individuals, families and communities to achieve the highest possible level of mental health for all by: - developing equal, caring services for people having difficulty coping with everyday life, and for children and adults with mental disabilities; - identifying community mental health needs and responding appropriately; - creating public awareness of mental health issues; and - striving for recognition and protection of mental health rights.

QASA is a co-ordinating, policy-making, governing and supporting organisation. The Association strives to prevent spinal cord injury, as well as protect and promote the interests of people with mobility impairments by formulating a national policy and strategy, to develop and ensure the full potential and quality of their lives.