Free Canes & Walking Aids
Programs may offer this equipment as part of broader mobility or medical-equipment assistance.
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Free or donated equipment may become yours, while a loan normally needs to be returned. Reuse programs can offer loans, gifts or reduced-price sales. Funding and insurance resources may help with costs without supplying equipment directly.
What to confirm before you apply
Ask about the exact item, condition, size, safe use and any costs. Confirm that the documented category includes what you need.
- Does the program serve your address?
- Is the item currently available, or is there a waitlist?
- What fees, deposits or return terms apply?
- Do you need an order, referral or proof of residency?
- Where do you collect it, and is delivery available?
Coverage and funding
Medicare, Medicaid and VA routes have separate requirements. Discuss the equipment with your provider and the responsible plan or program before relying on coverage.
Medicare & Medicaid guidance · Veterans resources · Financial assistance
Common questions
Does a listing guarantee free equipment?
No. Review the benefit type and contact the organization. Inventory, costs and eligibility can change.
What if the exact equipment is not listed?
Ask the program directly or broaden the search. The directory only tags equipment supported by its research; an absent tag does not establish that the program never carries the item.
Can I visit without calling?
Call first to confirm service eligibility, the collection address, hours and stock. Some listed addresses are administrative or mailing locations.
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Free & Low-Cost Walkers & Rollators Assistance · Medical Equipment Loan Closets Near You · Browse All 50 States + Washington, D.C.
335 programs and resources match your filters. Inventory and eligibility vary.
329 local • 0 statewide/regional • 1 national/multistate • 5 funding/referral resources
Direct equipment programs
Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living
Service area: AT region: Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Northampton, Schuylkill counties
AT region: Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Northampton, Schuylkill counties
On-site AT loans and reused medical equipment
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Bedside commode; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →LIFE Center for Independent Living
Service area: LIFE service region; confirm residence and pickup
LIFE service region; confirm residence and pickup
Durable Medical Equipment Loan
Wheelchair; Walker; Cane; Crutches; Commode; Shower Seat
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Living Independently Now Center
Service area: St. Clair, Monroe and Randolph counties
St. Clair, Monroe and Randolph counties
DME Loan Program
Manual Wheelchair; Walker; Cane; Crutches; Shower Chair
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Lutheran Church of Saint Andrew
Service area: Silver Spring/Montgomery County-area ministry; confirm geographic and membership restrictions
Silver Spring/Montgomery County-area ministry; confirm geographic and membership restrictions
Health and Wellness Ministry medical loan closet
Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Bedside commode; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Maryland Department of Aging
Service area: All Maryland residents with illness, injury or disability, any age or insurance status; statewide distribution appointments; Western Maryland distribution: Horizon Goodwill, 200 North Prospect Street, Hagerstown MD 21740; published M/W/F 9 am–1 pm; arrange appointment with state DME program at 240-230-8000. Confirm current hours and requested item before travel.
All Maryland residents with illness, injury or disability, any age or insurance status; statewide distribution appointments; Western Maryland distribution: Horizon Goodwill, 200 North Prospect Street, Hagerstown MD 21740; published M/W/F 9 am–1 pm; arrange appointment with state DME program at 240-230-8000. Confirm current hours and requested item before travel.
Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Transfer…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Medford Lakes Lions Club
Service area: Medford Lakes and surrounding community
Medford Lakes and surrounding community
Medical / mobility equipment loan program
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Bedside commode; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →MedWish MedWorks
Service area: Cleveland and domestic nonprofit partners; individual must use approved partner
Cleveland and domestic nonprofit partners; individual must use approved partner
Domestic Medical Supply Aid
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Canes; Crutches; Commode; Shower Chair
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Millersville Lions Club
Service area: People needing temporary medical equipment in Lancaster area
People needing temporary medical equipment in Lancaster area
Medical Den
Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Cane; Crutch; Bedside commode; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →MonTECH / University of Montana
Service area: Montana statewide; large powered items pickup at named office
Montana statewide; large powered items pickup at named office
AT equipment loans — Missoula
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Wheelchair Ramp; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Transfer equipment; Daily living aids
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →North Beach Medical Equipment
Service area: People in need accessing Ocean Shores; exact residency boundary Unknown
People in need accessing Ocean Shores; exact residency boundary Unknown
Free medical equipment lending
Manual Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Transfer board; Lift recliner; Knee…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →North Dakota Association for the Disabled (NDAD)
Service area: Burleigh, Emmons, Kidder, Logan, McIntosh, Mercer, Morton, Oliver, Sioux; region includes Jamestown
Burleigh, Emmons, Kidder, Logan, McIntosh, Mercer, Morton, Oliver, Sioux; region includes Jamestown
Healthcare Equipment Loan Program — Bismarck
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Wheelchair Ramp; Walker / Rollator; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutch; Transfer…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →North Dakota Association for the Disabled (NDAD)
Service area: Golden Valley, Billings, Dunn, Slope, Stark, Hettinger, Grant, Bowman, Adams; Lemmon SD
Golden Valley, Billings, Dunn, Slope, Stark, Hettinger, Grant, Bowman, Adams; Lemmon SD
Healthcare Equipment Loan Program — Dickinson
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Wheelchair Ramp; Walker / Rollator; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutch; Transfer…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →North Dakota Association for the Disabled (NDAD)
Service area: Barnes, Cass, Dickey, LaMoure, Ransom, Richland, Sargent; Moorhead/Breckenridge MN
Barnes, Cass, Dickey, LaMoure, Ransom, Richland, Sargent; Moorhead/Breckenridge MN
Healthcare Equipment Loan Program — Fargo
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Wheelchair Ramp; Walker / Rollator; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutch; Transfer…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →North Dakota Association for the Disabled (NDAD)
Service area: Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Foster, Grand Forks, Griggs, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey, Steele, Towner, Traill, Walsh; East Grand Forks MN
Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Foster, Grand Forks, Griggs, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey, Steele, Towner, Traill, Walsh; East Grand Forks MN
Healthcare Equipment Loan Program — Grand Forks
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Wheelchair Ramp; Walker / Rollator; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutch; Transfer…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →North Dakota Association for the Disabled (NDAD)
Service area: Bottineau, McHenry, McLean, Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Sheridan, Ward, Wells
Bottineau, McHenry, McLean, Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Sheridan, Ward, Wells
Healthcare Equipment Loan Program — Minot
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Wheelchair Ramp; Walker / Rollator; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutch; Transfer…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →North Dakota Association for the Disabled (NDAD)
Service area: Burke, Divide, McKenzie, Mountrail, Williams
Burke, Divide, McKenzie, Mountrail, Williams
Healthcare Equipment Loan Program — Williston
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Wheelchair Ramp; Walker / Rollator; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutch; Transfer…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries
Service area: Greater Cincinnati residents
Greater Cincinnati residents
Medical Equipment Loaner Program
Wheelchair; Walker; Canes; Crutches; Shower Chair; Commode; Knee Scooter
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Oklahoma ABLE Tech
Service area: Oklahoma statewide; SoonerCare members receive priority
Oklahoma statewide; SoonerCare members receive priority
Device Reutilization Program
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Shower chair; Transfer bench; Bedside…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
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