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
University Legal Services / DC Assistive Technology Program
Service area: District of Columbia residents with annual income below $30,000
District of Columbia residents with annual income below $30,000
DC Shares — DME recycling
Manual Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Transfer bench; Bedside commode; Grab bar; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →University of South Carolina / SCATP
Service area: South Carolina residents needing reused AT / DME
South Carolina residents needing reused AT / DME
Equipment Reuse Service
Wheelchair; Other DME; Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Tub bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Stander; CCTV; Magnifier
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Utah Assistive Technology Program
Service area: Box Elder, Cache, Rich and Weber
Box Elder, Cache, Rich and Weber
Refurbished equipment and rentals — Logan
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Wheelchair Ramp; Vehicle wheelchair lift; Cane; Crutches; Shower chair; Bedside commode
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Utah Assistive Technology Program
Service area: Davis, Morgan, Tooele, Salt Lake, Summit, Utah and Wasatch
Davis, Morgan, Tooele, Salt Lake, Summit, Utah and Wasatch
Refurbished equipment and rentals — Salt Lake City
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Wheelchair Ramp; Vehicle wheelchair lift; Cane; Crutches; Shower chair; Bedside commode
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Utah Assistive Technology Program
Service area: Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Grand, San Juan and Uintah
Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Grand, San Juan and Uintah
Refurbished equipment and rentals — Vernal
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Wheelchair Ramp; Vehicle wheelchair lift; Cane; Crutches; Shower chair; Bedside commode
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Utah Independent Living Center
Service area: Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele counties; loan page says all community members
Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele counties; loan page says all community members
Equipment loan program
Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutches; Bathing / shower equipment
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Vashon Care Network
Service area: Vashon Island community
Vashon Island community
Care Closet
Manual Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Shower chair; Cane; Crutch; Bedside commode
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Ventura Lions Club / KIRF
Service area: Ventura County
Ventura County
Kenny’s medical equipment lending closet
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane;…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Veterans Thrift Non-Profit Corp.
Service area: Lake Havasu City veterans and extended families
Lake Havasu City veterans and extended families
Medical Equipment Loan Program
Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Bedside commodes; Shower chairs; Canes; Crutches; Grab bars; Safety rails;…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →VFW Dode Morris Post 1760
Service area: Veterans and veteran family members; geographic limit Unknown
Veterans and veteran family members; geographic limit Unknown
Medical Equipment Loans
Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Canes; Crutches; Shower chairs; Walking boots; Wheelchair trailer-hitch carrier
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Village Loan Closet
Service area: Hot Springs Village residents
Hot Springs Village residents
Medical equipment loans
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Bedside commode; Toilet riser
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →West Central Illinois Center for Independent Living
Service area: Adams, Brown, Hancock, McDonough, Pike and Schuyler counties
Adams, Brown, Hancock, McDonough, Pike and Schuyler counties
Equipment Loan Program
Wheelchair; Walker; Cane
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →White House Church of Christ
Service area: Community members needing medical equipment; confirm geographic eligibility
Community members needing medical equipment; confirm geographic eligibility
Medical Equipment Ministry
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Shower chair; Bedside commode; Cane
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Woman’s Club of Ouray County
Service area: Ouray County; membership not required
Ouray County; membership not required
Medical loan closet
Wheelchair; Cane; Crutches; Shower chair; Leg brace; Heating / cold aids
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Advocates for Access
Service area: Peoria-area consumers; confirm county eligibility
Peoria-area consumers; confirm county eligibility
DME Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Walker; Cane
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Already Amazing Charitable Corporation
Service area: Delaware seniors and adults with disabilities; exact delivery boundary confirm
Delaware seniors and adults with disabilities; exact delivery boundary confirm
Medical Equipment Upcycling
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Cane; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →ARK Advocates of Eastern Iowa
Service area: Dubuque / Tri-State area; confirm Iowa/Illinois/Wisconsin eligibility
Dubuque / Tri-State area; confirm Iowa/Illinois/Wisconsin eligibility
Adaptive and Durable Medical Equipment Loan Program
Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Bath bench; Shower chair; Bedside commode; Transfer board; Cane; Crutch; Gait trainer;…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Associated Charities of Titusville
Service area: Eastern Crawford County, northern Venango County and southwestern Warren County, Pennsylvania
Eastern Crawford County, northern Venango County and southwestern Warren County, Pennsylvania
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Raised toilet seat; Bedside commode; Grab bar; Shower chair; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
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