Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) for Prader-Willi Syndrome
Whether Prader-Willi 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 Prader-Willi 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 Prader-Willi Syndrome meet SDA eligibility?
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a complex genetic disorder caused by loss of function of genes on chromosome 15 inherited from the father. It is characterised by hypotonia (low muscle tone) in infancy, mild to moderate…
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 Prader-Willi 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 Prader-Willi Syndrome who are eligible for SDA also have SIL — see our SIL guide for…