Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) for Muscular Dystrophy
Whether Muscular Dystrophy 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 Muscular Dystrophy 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 Muscular Dystrophy meet SDA eligibility?
Muscular dystrophy (MD) refers to a group of more than 30 inherited neuromuscular disorders characterised by progressive muscle weakness and wasting caused by genetic mutations affecting the proteins essential for muscle…
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 Muscular Dystrophy 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 Muscular Dystrophy who are eligible for SDA also have SIL — see our SIL guide for Muscular…