It’s easy to get Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Supported Independent Living (SIL) confused, as both supports aim to help people live independently. But while SIL is about supports, SDA funding is provided to cover the capital (bricks and mortar) costs of the dwelling.
We will go deeper into the differences between SDA and SIL below….
Specialist Disability Accommodation:
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is a range of housing designed for people with very high needs.
• It is for individuals that need extensive support due to extreme functional impairment.
• SDA homes are constructed to be more accessible for you. They enable better or safer delivery of other supports you may need.
• SDA provides specially designed accommodations with wider doorways, hoists, and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. All of these modifications are ultimately aimed to help with mobility and independence.
• SDA also offers on-site support staff to assist with daily living tasks, access to specialized equipment and technology, and assistance with complex medical needs, such as wound care and medication management.
• SDA usually involves a shared home with a small number of other people.
Supported Independent Living:
Unlike Specialist Disability Accommodation, SIL refers to the onsite supports and daily living services that people to live as independently as possible.
• It is an NDIS support that provides help or supervision with daily tasks for living independently while you continue to develop and build your skills.
• Depending on your individual needs, you can expect assistance with personal care, cooking and cleaning, preparing meals, taking medication, using public transport, and engaging in the community and/or social events.
• This service is available as 24-hour support, or brief periods during the day or evening, and is adaptable according to your needs.
Conclusion:
SDA refers to a specifically designed accommodation or existing housing modified to meet the high needs of people.
SIL refers to the supports and daily living services that are provided to a group of people in need while encouraging them to develop their personal skills and live as independently as possible.
A person can get SIL and SDA both if they’re eligible. SDA and SIL will be funded separately in an NDIS plan.
Access4u provides several Housing and Living Options supports, including both SDA and SIL. View our HALO supports here.
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