What is the difference between SIL and SDA?

Disability care organisations have worked wonders by providing immense support to individuals with disabilities. They play a pivotal role in promoting inclusivity, independence and well-being of the individuals. They know how to maintain the skills necessary for independent living. Daily activities, personal care and community engagement are some of the crucial aspects that they follow.

What is Supported Independent Living?

Supported Independent living also known as SIL is a model of disability support that seeks power and helps individuals who need personal care. It provides tailored assistance and provides shelter to them.

The main goal behind this is to enhance their independence by fostering the development of life. It sees to it that a conducive environment is created for individuals giving them comfort and ease. There are multiple options for living where they can stay either in homes, apartments or even shared houses.

This also includes building individual confidence in them and boosting their morale altogether. People living here have the full rights to make their own decisions and choose their support workers. They have the right to make decisions for their own lives, which makes them stronger and better.

What is Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)?

Specialist Disability Accommodation also known as SDA includes special housing designed as per the needs of the individuals with disabilities. SDA is a part of a broader disability support, which also includes the association of Government. Their goal is to provide an atmosphere to the individuals that lets them live freely and on their own.

SDA includes some of the specialised services such as access to wheelchair accessibility, specialised equipment and other technologies. Some of the other requirements, such as 24*7 staff and healthcare services are provided to them. Tenants have their own choices and ways to select the house they want to live in as per their personal needs.

What’s the Difference between SDA and SIL?

SDA and SIL are two different components of a disability support system. Both focus on assisting and enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities.

• The housing included in SDA is designed as per the functional impairment, while at SIL the housing is as per the needs of the individuals based on their independent living style.
• For support at SDA, more focus is given on assisting wheelchairs and assistive technology, while in SIL more focus is given on skill development and personal care of the individuals.
• In SDA, there is a collaboration made with other housing providers and other support service providers. This is done to fulfil the needs of the residents. In SIL, private homes and shared apartments are included focusing on the preferences of the individuals.
• In SDA, funding is done as per the costs associated with constructing, modifying or maintaining the accommodation. In SIL, funding is done to cover the expenses of the support workers, training and resources needed for the individuals.

How can I avail of SIL service?

There are certain steps to be followed if one needs to avail of the SIL service.

The first step is to know the eligibility for SIL services. This depends on what type of needs you are looking for. Next is to contact the agency to enrol and avail the services. There are government-funded programs like NDIS as well.

Another step is to work with the support coordinator or the planner, who can help you understand your requirements and guide you through your plan. To finalise the arrangements, you can even negotiate with the providers. Once the final plan is made, implementation of the SIL services begins.

How can I avail of SDA service?

To get the SDA services there are a few steps to be followed.

Starting with one should begin by determining your eligibility based on the functional impairment and need for the specialised accommodation. To avail of SDA service, you need to be a participant of NDIS. This requires to submit the documents necessary to become a member of SDA.

After this, you can start working with one of the NDIS providers for specialised accommodation services. Clear beforehand what type of housing modifications you need to live in a better environment in your way.

In synopsis, be it through SDA or SIL we are here to provide you with the best of our services and give you immense support and do our best in creating a beautiful space for you to live in.

Achieve Disability Care is a registered Accommodation service provider. Contact us to get NDIS services.