Pathway To SDA was established to provide an independent pathway of support for participants and their families to enable them to achieve the BEST purpose built house (SDA), find the BEST housemates and get the BEST supports (SIL) in their new home. Sherryn Long – Pathway to SDA founder: Sherryn has over 20 years of combined personal and professional experience in the disability sector as a mother, a Local Area Coordinator and a Support Coordinator. Her young adult daughter Jemma has Autism, an Intellectual disability and complex behaviours. Sherryn and Jemma are on their own SDA journey and Sherryn has been researching SDA and networking within the sector for the past 3 years. She is passionate about supporting other participants and families by sharing her knowledge, experience and expertise. “The road to SDA is a challenging and emotional one and I am determined that no one should have to walk it alone.”