Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) for Spina Bifida
Whether Spina Bifida 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 Spina Bifida 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 Spina Bifida meet SDA eligibility?
Spina bifida is a congenital neural tube defect (NTD) where the spine and spinal cord do not form completely during the first four weeks of pregnancy. The condition results in a gap or split in the vertebral column 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 Spina Bifida 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 Spina Bifida who are eligible for SDA also have SIL — see our SIL guide for Spina Bifida.…