Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) for Intellectual Disability
Whether Intellectual Disability 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 Intellectual Disability 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 Intellectual Disability meet SDA eligibility?
Intellectual disability (ID) is characterised by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviour — skills such as communication, self-care, social interaction, community participation and…
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 Intellectual Disability 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 Intellectual Disability who are eligible for SDA also have SIL — see our SIL guide for…