The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is one of the many disability support systems around the world that is working towards fostering an inclusive future for people with disabilities. When it comes to many basic amenities like public transport, housing and personal vehicles, most of the time, the design doesn’t accommodate the needs of people with disabilities. NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is the funded support that is trying to make life a little bit easier for the participants by providing accessible homes for them.
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) caters to the needs of participants with extreme functional impairments. SDA funding is for the cost of the specially designed building or home in which the participant is going to live. That means the participants may have to pay rent and cover other personal expenses on their own. SDA support makes it easier for the other NDIS and mainstream supports of the participant to be delivered swiftly and in a safe manner. Specialist Disability Accommodation is a shared support and you will have to share the house with other participants who have similar support needs. But privacy is ensured for all the housemates as they will have their rooms along with shared spaces like kitchen, living and dining areas. This will help the participants to improve their social skills and build new relationships.
Aussie Life Care can help you access well-designed homes in an aesthetically pleasing location. As a registered NDIS service provider, our primary goal is to protect the ‘choice and control’ of our participants over the support they receive. We will sit down with you to understand your needs and provide services accordingly. We will always be one call away if you have any issues that need resolving. Contact us today to find out more about Specialist Disability Accommodation services in and around Victoria.