Some people have a significant level of impairment, which can make finding an accommodating house that suits their unique needs challenging. While it is usually possible to add new ramps and other assistance alternatives, this is not always possible while renting a home or apartment.
This is where SDA housing comes into play. SDA housing, which stands for specialized disability accommodation, is a facility designed specifically for persons with special needs.
Here’s how to apply for SDA housing and where to look for a new place to live.
What is SDA Housing?
SDA refers to the “bricks and mortar” structure provided to persons with high physical demands and/or severe functional impairment. An SDA house provides an acceptable amount of physical access, excellent physical assistance, and is a safe place to live.
Supported independent living, or SIL, refers to the help provided by paid support workers. A person who lives within an SDA may have access to SIL. It is not, however, a required or a free service.
Similarly, SDA and SIL are obtained from various suppliers. This provides disabled persons greater autonomy and options.
Specialist Disability Accommodation Coverage under the NDIS
When you receive access to the NDIS, you might get help with anything from transportation and mobility to therapeutic assistance. There are three kinds of “support budgets” available.
Consumables, low-cost mobility devices, and carers are all part of the core support budget. It also contributes to transportation to social and community activities.
The capacity building budget assists participants in achieving their objectives. Employment, health, and education are all examples of this.
The capital support budget pays for assistive devices such as wheelchairs and car and home accessibility upgrades. SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) is a type of house alteration.
Quality and Security
The SDA regulations for 2020 include four design categories. The criteria are better livability, robustness, accessibility, and good physical support, according to them.
The design characteristics inside and outside the home that improve livability or access are referred to as improved livability or access. For persons with sensory or cognitive disability, brightness contrasts and lines of sight should be high.
The house itself should be secure and strong. Everyone inside the facility has to have a place to relax. It should also be constructed of impact-resistant materials that do not require extensive repair or maintenance.
Wheelchair access should be provided in bathrooms, kitchens, and outside spaces. Stair lifts and additional railings may also be added.
Eligibility
Applying for SDA is a difficult procedure that should be done in conjunction with your NDIS plan. First and foremost, one of your objectives should be to improve your home situation. If you want to look for a new place to live, you should bring it up during your NDIS planning meeting.
The National Insurance Disability Agency will determine if your objectives can be reached without SDA. If this is the case, they may cover any necessary house renovations. If not, they will examine your assistance requirements to see whether SDA housing is the only option.
If you are qualified for SDA, you will still need to locate a place to reside and decide who you will live with. Multiple people may wind up living together in some instances.
Empowered Liveability has been providing different services such as Disability Housing Investment and specialist disability accommodation Melbourne all across Melbourne, as well as delivering safe and secure housing plans. Please contact our 24/7 accessible support at 1300-974-912 or admin@empoweredliveability.com.au for further details..
