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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Related equipment and assistance

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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

Medical Loan Closet

Service area: Wichita and surrounding communities; no residency restriction stated

Wichita and surrounding communities; no residency restriction stated

LOW COSTLOANREUSED / REFURBISHED

Wichita main equipment loans

Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Hospital Bed; Other DME

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

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MedWish MedWorks

Service area: Cleveland and domestic nonprofit partners; individual must use approved partner

Cleveland and domestic nonprofit partners; individual must use approved partner

FREEDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

Domestic Medical Supply Aid

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Canes; Crutches; Commode; Shower Chair

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Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America

Service area: People with mobility disabilities; Michigan chapter

People with mobility disabilities; Michigan chapter

LOANDONATED

Loan Closet / Equipment Donation Program

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker; Shower Commode; Lift; Adaptive Sports Equipment

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

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Millersville Lions Club

Service area: People needing temporary medical equipment in Lancaster area

People needing temporary medical equipment in Lancaster area

LOANDONATED

Medical Den

Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Cane; Crutch; Bedside commode; Other DME

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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

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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

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New Orleans Medical Mission Services (NOMMS)

Service area: Local Louisiana community in need; confirm pickup eligibility

Local Louisiana community in need; confirm pickup eligibility

FREEDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

Local medical equipment distribution

Wheelchair; Crutch; Hospital Bed; Bedside commode

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Ninth District Health Committee

Service area: Baltimore County; open to all within service area

Baltimore County; open to all within service area

LOANDONATED

Medical Equipment Loan Closet

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Crutch; Bedside commode; Bath stool; Other DME

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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

FREELOAN

Free medical equipment lending

Manual Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Transfer board; Lift recliner; Knee…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries

Service area: Greater Cincinnati residents

Greater Cincinnati residents

LOANDONATEDLOW COST

Medical Equipment Loaner Program

Wheelchair; Walker; Canes; Crutches; Shower Chair; Commode; Knee Scooter

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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…

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One More Step Foundation

Service area: Greater Seattle and Olympia; shipping may be arranged elsewhere

Greater Seattle and Olympia; shipping may be arranged elsewhere

FREEREUSED / REFURBISHED

Free restored medical equipment

Wheelchair; Crutch; Walking boot; Brace; Knee scooter

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