Obtaining financing for expert disability accommodations
In accordance with the NDIS (Specialist Disability Accommodation) Regulations 2016, the NDIA determines a person’s eligibility for SDA.
If a participant qualifies for SDA, the NDIA will provide a certain amount of money to that participant. The participant’s aims and preferences are taken into account by the NDIA when determining how much SDA funding will be provided.
Design category, which is determined by the participant’s support needs;
Dwelling type, which is determined by both the goals and needs of the participant to achieve those goals; and
Location, which is determined by both the goals and needs of the participant, and which represents value for money.
The participant can then use that money to look for a place to live that fits their goals and support requirements.
A participant receives SDA funding, not a residence, and is free to transfer from one residence to another.