Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) for Angelman Syndrome
Whether Angelman Syndrome may meet SDA eligibility, the design categories, and the evidence needed to get Specialist Disability Accommodation funded.
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is purpose-built or modified housing for people with very high support needs. It's tightly targeted, but for some people with Angelman Syndrome whose functional impairment is extreme, it can be life-changing. This guide explains SDA eligibility, the design categories, and the evidence you'll need.
Could Angelman Syndrome meet SDA eligibility?
Angelman Syndrome is a rare neurogenetic disorder caused by loss of function of the UBE3A gene on chromosome 15, typically through deletion or mutation of the maternal copy. It affects approximately 1 in 12,000–20,000…
The four SDA design categories
If you're eligible, SDA is funded against a design category matched to your needs:
The evidence you'll need
SDA is evidence-heavy. A strong request for Angelman Syndrome usually includes:
SDA and SIL together
SDA pays for the specialist building; the day-to-day support in it is funded separately (usually through SIL). Many people with Angelman Syndrome who are eligible for SDA also have SIL — see our SIL guide for Angelman…