These support items provide assistance with, or supervision of, tasks of daily life in a shared living environment, with a focus on developing the skills of each individual to live as autonomously as possible. The support is provided to each person living in the shared arrangement in accordance with their need. Support Independent Living does not include rent, board and lodging or other day- to-day usual living expenses such as food and activities. It also does not include the capital costs associated with a participant’s accommodation This service is known as SIL (Supported Independent Living). This involves assisting participants home and personal care within an SDA home or within a shared living arrangement. Providers will be responsible for entering an SDA home and providing services such as personal care, personal hygiene, showering, dressing, toileting, mobility, appointment assistance, short term accommodation etc.
