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.
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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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
Project MEND
Service area: Texas statewide eligibility; local pickup or delivery within service area
Texas statewide eligibility; local pickup or delivery within service area
Medical Equipment Reuse long-term loans
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.
View Program →Seniors First
Service area: Orange, Seminole and Polk counties; qualifying older/disabled adults
Orange, Seminole and Polk counties; qualifying older/disabled adults
Stepping Stone Medical Equipment Bank
Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Transfer bench; Bedside commode; Toilet riser
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Temple University / Institute on Disabilities
Service area: Philadelphia mobility lending; contact staff about regional eligibility and in-person access
Philadelphia mobility lending; contact staff about regional eligibility and in-person access
TechOWL — Philadelphia mobility device lending
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →The American Legion, Department of Florida
Service area: Florida veterans unable to afford/access mobility scooter through usual medical channels
Florida veterans unable to afford/access mobility scooter through usual medical channels
Mobility scooters for veterans / Kump-Wheeler partnership
Mobility Scooter
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Thurston County Council on Aging
Service area: Olympia-area access; exact recipient boundary Unknown
Olympia-area access; exact recipient boundary Unknown
Medical Equipment Bank
Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Lift chair
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →UCP Central PA
Service area: Pennsylvania residents all ages lacking financial means or another funding source; Central PA operations, statewide arrangements possible
Pennsylvania residents all ages lacking financial means or another funding source; Central PA operations, statewide arrangements possible
Changing Hands equipment reuse — Camp Hill
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Shower chair; Tub bench; Bedside commode; Transfer board; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →UCP Central PA
Service area: Pennsylvania residents all ages lacking financial means or another funding source; Central PA operations, statewide arrangements possible
Pennsylvania residents all ages lacking financial means or another funding source; Central PA operations, statewide arrangements possible
Changing Hands equipment reuse — York
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Shower chair; Tub bench; Bedside commode; Transfer board; Other DME
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 →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 →Wheelchair Recycler Inc.
Service area: Massachusetts and beyond; confirm shipping/service terms
Massachusetts and beyond; confirm shipping/service terms
Refurbished Wheelchairs / Scooters
Mobility Scooter; Power Wheelchair; Other Mobility Devices
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Accessibility Medical Equipment
Service area: Kansas City / regional buyers; confirm delivery and individual stock
Kansas City / regional buyers; confirm delivery and individual stock
Nonprofit discounted equipment / reuse — Kansas City
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →American Outreach Foundation
Service area: Coachella Valley only
Coachella Valley only
Mobility Support and Maintenance
Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Desert Mobility Yuma
Service area: Yuma and surrounding community; exact limits Unknown
Yuma and surrounding community; exact limits Unknown
Desert Mobility Cares
Mobility Scooter; Power Wheelchair
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →disAbility Connections
Service area: Hillsdale, Jackson and Lenawee counties
Hillsdale, Jackson and Lenawee counties
Medical Equipment Loan Closet
Mobility Scooter; Power Wheelchair; Manual Wheelchair; Walker; Bath Bench; Shower Chair; Commode; Cane; Crutches
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Good News Project
Service area: Everyone; no residency or age restriction
Everyone; no residency or age restriction
HELP — Powered Mobility Rentals
Mobility Scooter; Power Wheelchair
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →GoodwheelChairs / Human Potential Center
Service area: Austin / Central Texas; confirm individual eligibility
Austin / Central Texas; confirm individual eligibility
Discounted donated mobility equipment
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
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