Special Needs Housing, Transportation & Daily Living
Everyone deserves the opportunity to live safely, move through their community, and have as much choice and independence in daily life as possible. For people with disabilities, however, finding accessible housing, reliable transportation, home modifications, personal assistance, or the right community-based supports can involve navigating a complicated network of programs and eligibility requirements.
At Montco 4 All, we believe accessibility and independence are essential parts of an inclusive community. This page brings together local and Pennsylvania resources for accessible and supportive housing, home modifications, transportation and paratransit, assistive technology, daily living support, and services that can help people with disabilities live independently in their homes and communities.
PA Link to Aging & Disability Resources
Resource Navigation • Independent Living • Housing • In-Home Support
PA Link helps people with disabilities, older adults, caregivers, and families connect with services and supports in their communities. PA Link can help explore options for remaining independent, identify local services, assist with applications for certain funding, and connect people with housing and in-home resources.
Montgomery County Community Connections
Local Resources • Benefits Navigation • Housing • Human Services
Montgomery County Community Connections helps residents navigate health and human services and connect with local programs based on their individual needs.
Pennsylvania Home & Community-Based Services
Waivers • In-Home Care • Personal Assistance • Independent Living
This Pennsylvania Department of Human Services resource explains the different HCBS programs available for people with physical disabilities, intellectual/developmental disabilities, autism, and other eligible populations.
Act 150 — In-Home Care for People With Physical Disabilities
Personal Assistance • Daily Living • Independent Living
Pennsylvania's Act 150 program helps certain people with physical disabilities receive support in their homes and communities when they are not financially eligible for Medicaid. Services can include personal assistance with activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, medications and meal preparation, as well as service coordination.
Montgomery County Housing Authority
Affordable Housing • Housing Choice Vouchers • Accessible Housing
Montgomery County Housing Authority administers public housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs in Montgomery County and provides housing opportunities for eligible low-income residents, including older adults and people with disabilities. Montgomery County planning documents specifically identify accessible housing opportunities for people with disabilities among MCHA's housing activities.
Self-Determination Housing Project of Pennsylvania
Accessible Housing • Disability Housing Resources • Housing Education
The Self-Determination Housing Project (SDHP) works to expand housing opportunities for Pennsylvanians with disabilities and provides information and resources to help people understand accessible and affordable housing options.
Pennsylvania ID/A Services & Supports Directory
Supported Living • Residential Services • Daily Living • Transportation • Home Adaptations
Pennsylvania's Services and Supports Directory allows people with intellectual disabilities or autism, their families, and support teams to search for providers by county and type of service. Services within Pennsylvania's developmental-disability system can include supported living, residential services, in-home and community support, transportation, assistive technology, home and vehicle adaptations, homemaker services, and other supports.
Habitat MontDelco — Adaptive Living Initiatives
Home Accessibility • Safety Modifications • Occupational Therapy
Habitat For Humanity Montgomery and Delaware Counties offers an Adaptive Living Initiatives program designed to address accessibility barriers for qualifying Montgomery and Delaware County homeowners. Occupational therapists work with participants to identify mobility challenges, everyday activities that are difficult in the home, and modifications that could improve safety and independence.
Best for: Income-qualified Montgomery County homeowners who need accessibility-related modifications to remain safer and more independent at home.
Phone: 610-278-7710
Habitat MontDelco — Home Repair Program
Accessibility Repairs • Home Safety • Home Modifications
Habitat MontDelco's Home Repair Program provides qualifying homeowners in Montgomery and Delaware counties with health, safety, and accessibility-related repairs. Eligible accessibility work can include zero-step entry solutions, grab bars and handrails, door widening, and stair lifts. Eligibility requirements and funding availability apply, and the program typically has a waiting period.
Montgomery County Home Repair Resources
Montgomery County's previous Whole Home Repairs funding is not currently accepting new applications, but the county maintains a list of alternative federal, state, local, and nonprofit home-repair resources.
Assistive Technology for Everyday Life
Assistive technology isn't limited to wheelchairs or medical equipment. It can include any device or technology that helps someone perform activities, communicate, move around, control their environment, work, learn, or live more independently. Pennsylvania maintains resources specifically for acquiring and funding assistive technology.
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF)
Assistive Technology • Equipment Funding • Home & Vehicle Modifications
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) is based in King of Prussia and helps Pennsylvanians with disabilities and older adults explore ways to finance assistive technology. PATF resources cover equipment ranging from mobility and communication devices to smart-home technology, ramps, stair glides, accessible home modifications, and adapted vehicles.
TechOWL — Technology for Our Whole Lives
Assistive Technology • Device Lending • Demonstrations • Equipment
TechOWL is Pennsylvania's Assistive Technology Act program and helps people with disabilities explore assistive technology, try equipment, borrow certain devices, and identify technology that may make everyday activities more accessible.
Transportation & Paratransit
Reliable transportation can make the difference between being able to get to work, attend appointments, see friends and family, participate in the community, or remain independent. Montgomery County residents with disabilities may have several transportation options depending on age, disability, location, Medicaid eligibility, and ability to use regular public transportation.
TransNet — Persons with Disabilities Program
Shared Ride • Disability Transportation • Montgomery County
Transnet provides discounted shared-ride transportation through its Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Program for qualifying Montgomery County residents ages 18–64 with a verified disability. The program is intended for eligible residents when transportation isn't available through another program. TransNet describes the service as curb-to-curb, with door-to-door service available upon request. Eligibility is not based on income.
Age 65+ • Reduced-Fare Transportation • Montgomery County
Montgomery County residents age 65 and older can use TransNet's Senior Shared Ride Program for reduced-fare, curb-to-curb transportation after registering.
SEPTA Access — ADA Paratransit
Accessible Transportation • ADA Paratransit • Disability
Provides ADA paratransit for eligible people with disabilities who are unable to use regular fixed-route public transportation for some or all trips. Service extends throughout SEPTA's service region, including Montgomery County. Eligibility and registration are required.
Housing & Daily Living Support for Older Adults
Montgomery County Office of Aging Services
Montgomery County Handicapped connects Montgomery County residents age 60+ with services that can help them remain safe and independent. Depending on eligibility and individual needs, county aging programs can connect older adults with services such as personal care, home support, emergency response systems, home-delivered meals, medical supplies or equipment, and other community-based assistance.
Affordable Housing • Shared Housing • Aging in Place • Community Living
The Shared Housing and Resource Exchange (SHARE) program matches people who have extra space in their homes with people seeking housing. Participants may exchange an agreed-upon financial contribution, help around the home, companionship, or a combination.
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging currently lists Montgomery County as a participating county.
Pennsylvania Nursing Home Transition
Community Living • Housing • Home Modifications • Support Services
Operates nearly 400 affordable wheelchair accessible apartments throughout the greater Philadelphia region, exceeding ADA guidelines and partnering with housing authorities to reduce rent to 30% of income for people with physical disabilities.
Housing Equality Center of Pennsylvania
Advances fair and equal access to accessible housing opportunities across Pennsylvania, assisting individuals with disability housing assistance needs and helping secure reasonable accommodations for wheelchair accessible apartments.
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
Offers affordable housing programs and financing solutions throughout Pennsylvania, including accessibility features and disability housing assistance for low- and moderate-income families seeking wheelchair accessible apartments and home modifications.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Housing Resources
Connects individuals with disabilities to accessible housing programs and services, providing comprehensive information about disability housing assistance options and Housing Choice Vouchers for wheelchair accessible apartments throughout Pennsylvania.