Some people with high care needs require special accommodation that allows them to receive the support and assistance they need to live happy fulfilled lives.
However, finding housing that meets these needs can be daunting, and with a lack of accessible options for people living with disabilities, this search can be even more challenging!
Fortunately, the NDIS has recognised this need and now provides funding for specialist disability accommodation. In this post, we will outline everything you need to know about this type of funding.
Defining Specialised Disability Accommodation
Specialised Disability Accommodation (SDA) refers to housing that has been specially designed and modified to support qualifying NDIS participants with high and complex support needs.
The main aim of Specialised Disability Accommodation is to make accessing support easier and allow participants to live as independently as possible.
It is important to remember that SDA funding does not refer to the support delved within the home, but rather focuses on reducing the need for person-to-person support or improving the effectiveness of the delivery of support through the provision of purpose-built housing solutions.
What does SDA include?
Depending on the level of care and support you need or who it has been designed for, Specialised disability accommodation can include a number of helpful features to make day to day living easier. From wider doorways and hoists in the bedroom and bathroom to reinforced walls and windows or smart technology, SDA housing can make living with a complex disability all the more accessible.
Some properties may even feature 24/7 concierge support, where someone is available to assist you whenever you need it.
SDA homes may range from a purpose-built apartment in a mixed development to a modified free-standing house.
If you have high or complex support needs and your disability makes it difficult to live in conventional housing, Specialised disability funding and accommodation might be the ideal solution for you.
Am I Eligible for SDA?
The NDIS has been established to provide reasonable and necessary support to people with permanent and significant disabilities. This means the NDIS can pay for supports that are related to your disability including, where necessary, support related to your accommodation.
It is important to note that not all people living with a disability is eligible for SDA funding. As it only caters to those who are in need of specialist housing solutions.
To work out if you’re eligible for specialist disability accommodation, you are asked:
- Do you have an extreme functional impairment or very high support needs?
- Do you have a specialist disability accommodation needs requirement?
- Does specialist disability accommodation meet the NDIS funding criteria for you?
Helping You Find Home
Sapphire Supported is a leading NDIS service provider dedicated to helping you find the right home and support solution. With purpose-built Specialist Disability Accommodation and housing in Nambour, Sunshine Coast, Sapphire Support is here to support you and your loved ones.
If you are not sure if Specialist Disability Accommodation is the right solution for you, book your call with Sapphire Support Today.
