Specialist Disability Accommodation, sometimes called SDA is a type of accommodation for people with disability who require special housing that assists them to have the support they need to live as independently as possible.
Depending on the tenant, an SDA property might have features such as, modified kitchen, widened doorways, or strong walls that don’t get damaged easily.
Excelsior Housing Services does not directly provide support. We work with other organisations who provide support to people living in our houses. This type of support is called Supported Independent Living or SIL.
We think that it is important for different organisations to provide accommodation and support. This allows participants to change support providers but remain in their home if they are not happy with support their are receiving.
Not all NDIS participants or people with disability are eligible to live in Specialist Disability Accommodation.
To be eligible for SDA, you must have an Extreme Functional Impairment or Very High Support Needs. This is assessed by the NDIS.
Extreme Functional Impairment
Means that you need a high level of support with things like
- Getting out of bed
- Getting Dressed
- Feeding yourself
- Going out of the house
Very High Support Needs
Very High Support Needs means that you need a lot of support each day. This support might be provided by your parents or family, a nursing home, or a disability group home.
For more information about Specialist Disability Accommodation see the NDIS information.