Ensure compliance with the SDA Design Standard for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
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What is an SDA assessment?
Specialist disability accommodation (SDA) is a range of housing designed for people with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs.
SDA dwellings have accessible features to help residents live more independently and allow other supports to be delivered better or more safely.
Loka Consulting Engineers is an accredited assessor ndis SDA, our company is qualified to conduct assessments of design and/or Final-as-built against the SDA Design Standard to confirm compliance with this standard.
What are the 4 types of SDA?
There are different categories of SDA properties, including:
- High Physical Support: Housing that has been designed to incorporate a high level of physical access provision for people with significant physical impairment and requiring very high levels of support.
- Improved Liveability: Housing that has been designed to improve ‘Liveability’ by incorporating a reasonable level of physical access and enhanced provision for people with sensory, intellectual or cognitive impairment.
- Fully Accessible: Housing that has been designed to incorporate a high level of physical access provision for people with significant physical impairment.
- Robust: Housing that has been designed to incorporate a reasonable level of physical access provision and be very resilient, reducing the likelihood of reactive maintenance and reducing the risk to the participant and the community.
At LOKA, we are committed to providing SDA certification that empowers our clients to make informed decisions and achieve their development goals.
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Our service includes:
- Reviews of architectural drawings and specifications at each stage of design documentation (Design Stage & Final-as-built stage) to comply with the requirements of SDA Design Standard.
- Follow the equivalent design standard checklist provided by NDIS.
- Prepare SDA Assessment Summary Form and Certificate to submit to NDIS.
- provide an SDA Certificate compliant with the SDA Design Standard.
How we help our clients:
At Loka Consulting Engineers, we’ve had the privilege of collaborating with a diverse range of multi-national businesses, from builders to international aid agencies, including:
Contractors | Architects | Developers | Government
Our commitment remains unwavering, we craft solutions that transcend mere functionality across Australia, ensuring sustainable infrastructure and pioneering environmental innovations.
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