Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) for Rett Syndrome
Whether Rett 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 Rett 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 Rett Syndrome meet SDA eligibility?
Rett Syndrome is a rare X-linked neurological disorder caused predominantly by mutations in the MECP2 gene on the X chromosome. It primarily affects females — males with the classic MECP2 mutation typically do not…
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 Rett 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 Rett Syndrome who are eligible for SDA also have SIL — see our SIL guide for Rett Syndrome.…