Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) for FOXG1 Syndrome
Whether FOXG1 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 FOXG1 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 FOXG1 Syndrome meet SDA eligibility?
FOXG1 syndrome is a rare, severe neurodevelopmental disorder caused by a change in the FOXG1 gene on chromosome 14, which is crucial for early brain development. Once described as a congenital variant of Rett syndrome,…
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 FOXG1 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 FOXG1 Syndrome who are eligible for SDA also have SIL — see our SIL guide for FOXG1…