Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) for Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome
Whether Wolf-Hirschhorn 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 Wolf-Hirschhorn 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 Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome meet SDA eligibility?
Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome (WHS) is a rare chromosomal microdeletion syndrome caused by deletion of part of the short arm of chromosome 4 (4p16.3 region). It occurs in approximately 1 in 50,000 births and affects females…
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 Wolf-Hirschhorn 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 Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome who are eligible for SDA also have SIL — see our SIL guide for…