How to Get a Free Mobility Scooter

A powered mobility scooter uses a seat and tiller steering. It is different from a knee scooter used during recovery.

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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 battery condition, charger, transport, turning space and whether the device suits the user’s abilities. A healthcare professional can help assess safe use.

  • 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.

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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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83 programs and resources match your filters. Inventory and eligibility vary.

70 local • 0 statewide/regional • 1 national/multistate • 12 funding/referral resources

Direct equipment programs

Disability Action Center NW

Service area: DAC service area in northern Idaho and eastern Washington; contact Moscow equipment intake

DAC service area in northern Idaho and eastern Washington; contact Moscow equipment intake

FREEDONATED

Durable medical equipment exchange

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Wheelchair Ramp; Walker / Rollator; Bath bench; Cane; Crutch; Transfer board; Support bar

Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.

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Donate Delaware

Service area: Delaware statewide families and communities in need; confirm item and delivery arrangements

Delaware statewide families and communities in need; confirm item and delivery arrangements

FREEDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

Just-in-Time medical equipment and supplies

Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Crutch; Bedside commode; Other DME

Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.

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HASL Center for Independent Living

Service area: Southern Oregon community

Southern Oregon community

FREELOAN

Medical Equipment Loan Program

Manual Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane;…

Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.

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HELP Medical Equipment Rental & Long-Term Care Navigation

Service area: Eastern Nebraska and western Iowa; delivery Omaha/Council Bluffs metro and nearby communities

Eastern Nebraska and western Iowa; delivery Omaha/Council Bluffs metro and nearby communities

LOW COSTLOANREUSED / REFURBISHED

Low-cost refurbished equipment rentals

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside…

Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.

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KC HELP Kitsap

Service area: Bainbridge Island service center; confirm exact service boundary

Bainbridge Island service center; confirm exact service boundary

FREELOAN

Free equipment lending — Bainbridge Island

Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Hospital Bed; Shower chair; Bedside commode; Lift chair

Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.

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KC HELP Kitsap

Service area: Central and South Kitsap communities

Central and South Kitsap communities

FREELOAN

Free equipment lending — Bremerton

Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Hospital Bed; Shower chair; Bedside commode; Lift chair

Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.

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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.

FREEDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

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.

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May We Help

Service area: People needing adaptive equipment; Cincinnati event pickup, eligibility limits confirm

People needing adaptive equipment; Cincinnati event pickup, eligibility limits confirm

FREEDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

Adaptive Equipment Distribution

Mobility Scooter; Portable Power Wheelchair; Pediatric Wheelchair; Standers; Gait Trainers

Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.

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MonTECH / University of Montana

Service area: Montana statewide; large powered items pickup at named office

Montana statewide; large powered items pickup at named office

FREELOAN

AT equipment loans — Billings

Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Wheelchair

Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.

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MonTECH / University of Montana

Service area: Montana statewide; large powered items pickup at named office

Montana statewide; large powered items pickup at named office

FREELOAN

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.

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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

FREELOAN

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.

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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

FREELOAN

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.

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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

FREELOAN

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.

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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

FREELOAN

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.

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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

FREELOAN

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.

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North Dakota Association for the Disabled (NDAD)

Service area: Burke, Divide, McKenzie, Mountrail, Williams

Burke, Divide, McKenzie, Mountrail, Williams

FREELOAN

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.

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Oklahoma ABLE Tech

Service area: Oklahoma statewide; SoonerCare members receive priority

Oklahoma statewide; SoonerCare members receive priority

FREEDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

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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Pluckemin Presbyterian Church

Service area: People needing equipment; confirm travel and pickup arrangements

People needing equipment; confirm travel and pickup arrangements

FREEDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

Medical Equipment Ministry

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Transfer…

Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.

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