A person is eligible for SDA funding if they have:
1. An extreme functional impairment
This means they have an extremely reduced functional capacity in:
- Mobility and/or
- Self-care and/or
- Self-management
(you only need one)
OR
Does the person have extremely reduced psychosocial functioning in:
• Mobility and/or
• Self-care and/or
• Self-management
(you only need one)
2. Very high support needs
The person has lived in SDA for a long time and transitioning to another housing option would impact the person’s capacity and support
OR
The person has a very high need for person-to-person supports, either immediately available or constant, for a signifcant part of the day
This is just the first step in determination
There are a number of steps after these initial questions that will help to determine Specialist Disability Accommodaiton (SDA) eligibility.
See this flow checklist that will walk you through each decision to determine your eligibility:
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