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  What are the accommodation options under NDIS Specialist Disability? NDIS participants with high support needs may be eligible for Supported Disability Accommodation (SDA), a type of housing purpose-built to enhance independence and safety. These homes include accessible features, robust construction, and assistive technology. What is Supported Disability Accommodation? Supported Disability Accommodation is specially designed housing for people with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs. It supports independent living by integrating essential features like: Wheelchair accessibility Assistive technology High physical support infrastructure What is the difference between SDA and SIL? The difference between SIL and SDA is essential to understand: SDA (Supported Disability Accommodation) refers to the physical home. SIL (Supported Independent Living) refers to the daily support services like personal care and household ...

  When navigating NDIS housing options, many people ask: What’s the difference between SIL and SDA? Let’s simplify it. What is Supported Disability Accommodation (SDA)? Supported disability accommodation is about the home itself. It’s specially built for people with extreme functional impairment or high support needs. These homes are designed to be safe, accessible, and supportive of independence. Key points: SDA = the physical home Purpose-built for accessibility and safety Funded under NDIS through SDA funding Usually combined with daily support services like SIL What is SIL (Supported Independent Living)? SIL is about daily support, not the building. It’s the help you get with tasks like cooking, cleaning, and personal care so you can live more independently. SIL accommodation can be: In a supported disability accommodation home In a private rental In your family home SDA vs SIL: At a Glance Category Suppo...