Free Wheelchairs & Wheelchair Assistance

Wheelchair assistance can cover manual, transport or powered devices, but each program documents different equipment.

Compare your assistance options

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

Use the more specific equipment filters when you need a power or manual wheelchair. An unspecified wheelchair entry is kept general rather than assigned an unsupported powered tag.

  • 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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585 programs and resources match your filters. Inventory and eligibility vary.

528 local • 0 statewide/regional • 6 national/multistate • 51 funding/referral resources

Direct equipment programs

Abilities in Motion

Service area: Reading/Berks community; people living with disabilities; confirm loan limits

Reading/Berks community; people living with disabilities; confirm loan limits

FREELOANDONATED

Loan Exchange Assistance Program (LEAP)

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Shower bench; Other DME

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

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Ability 1st Utah

Service area: Consumers served from Provo; confirm county eligibility at intake

Consumers served from Provo; confirm county eligibility at intake

FREELOANDONATED

Equipment loan bank

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Scooter — subtype unconfirmed; Walker / Rollator; Bath bench; Shower chair; Bedside commode

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

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ACCESS

Service area: Rogue Valley residents

Rogue Valley residents

FREELOANREUSED / REFURBISHED

Medical Equipment Assistance

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; 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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AccessCNY

Service area: Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Oswego, Onondaga, Tompkins counties

Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Oswego, Onondaga, Tompkins counties

FREELOANDONATED

TRAID Center

Wheelchair; Walker; Communication Devices

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

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Active Re-Entry

Service area: Eastern Utah; confirm branch and county with intake

Eastern Utah; confirm branch and county with intake

FREELOANREUSED / REFURBISHED

Equipment loan bank

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Knee scooter; Bath bench; Transfer bench; Grab bars; Toilet riser

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

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AGE of Central Texas / regional closet partner

Service area: Central Texas older adults near Lockhart; confirm local pickup/eligibility

Central Texas older adults near Lockhart; confirm local pickup/eligibility

FREELOANDONATED

Health Equipment Lending Program — Golden Age Homes regional closet

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Toilet riser; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Grab bar

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

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AGE of Central Texas / regional closet partner

Service area: Central Texas older adults near Leander; confirm local pickup/eligibility

Central Texas older adults near Leander; confirm local pickup/eligibility

FREELOANDONATED

Health Equipment Lending Program — Hill Country Community Ministries regional closet

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Toilet riser; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Grab bar

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

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AGE of Central Texas / regional closet partner

Service area: Central Texas older adults near Austin; confirm local pickup/eligibility

Central Texas older adults near Austin; confirm local pickup/eligibility

FREELOANDONATED

Health Equipment Lending Program — LadyBird at RBJ regional closet

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Toilet riser; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Grab bar

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

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AGE of Central Texas / regional closet partner

Service area: Central Texas older adults near Austin; confirm local pickup/eligibility

Central Texas older adults near Austin; confirm local pickup/eligibility

FREELOANDONATED

Health Equipment Lending Program — North Austin

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Toilet riser; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Grab bar

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

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AGE of Central Texas / regional closet partner

Service area: Central Texas older adults near Austin; confirm local pickup/eligibility

Central Texas older adults near Austin; confirm local pickup/eligibility

FREELOANDONATED

Health Equipment Lending Program — South Austin

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Toilet riser; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Grab bar

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

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AGE of Central Texas / regional closet partner

Service area: Central Texas older adults near Georgetown; confirm local pickup/eligibility

Central Texas older adults near Georgetown; confirm local pickup/eligibility

FREELOANDONATED

Health Equipment Lending Program — Williamson County

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Toilet riser; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Grab bar

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

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ALS Association — Minnesota / North Dakota / South Dakota

Service area: People with ALS in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota

People with ALS in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota

FREELOANDONATED

Medical Equipment Loans

Power Wheelchair; Manual Wheelchair; Walker; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Portable Ramp; Bath/Toilet and Transfer Equipment

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

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ALS in the Heartland

Service area: Nebraska and Iowa ALS service area

Nebraska and Iowa ALS service area

FREELOANDONATED

Equipment Loan Program

Manual Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Toilet safety frame; Daily living aids

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

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ALS of Michigan

Service area: Michigan residents with ALS statewide

Michigan residents with ALS statewide

FREELOANDONATED

Equipment Loan Closet

Wheelchair; Patient Lift; Ramp; Communication Devices

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

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Amicus

Service area: Any community member; Bangor collection through Bouchea Center for Learning

Any community member; Bangor collection through Bouchea Center for Learning

FREELOANDONATED

Adaptive Equipment Loan Program

Wheelchair; Walker; Hospital Bed; Shower Chair; Commode; Cane; Crutches; Bed Rail

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

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Avon Grove Lions Club

Service area: Anyone in community with need; southern Chester County base; confirm cross-border pickup

Anyone in community with need; southern Chester County base; confirm cross-border pickup

FREELOANDONATED

Hospital & Medical Equipment Program

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Lift chair; Shower chair; Transfer…

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

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Bellingham Central Lions Club

Service area: Whatcom and Skagit counties

Whatcom and Skagit counties

FREELOANREUSED / REFURBISHED

Al Boe Wheelchair Warehouse

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Bedside/bathroom supports

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

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Better Health of Cumberland County

Service area: Cumberland County and surrounding area; confirm residency

Cumberland County and surrounding area; confirm residency

FREELOANDONATED

Medical equipment loans

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Bath aid; Bedside commode

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

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