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
Tamworth Community Nurse Association
Service area: Tamworth residents
Tamworth residents
Supplies and Medical Equipment Loan
Wheelchair; Walker; Crutches; Shower Chair; Commode; Gait Belt
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 ALS Association
Service area: Washington; people with ALS
Washington; people with ALS
Independence and Mobility Program — Washington
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Wheelchair Ramp; Shower chair; Transfer system; Bed rail; Daily living aids
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →The Center in Boerne
Service area: Community members and nonmembers near Boerne
Community members and nonmembers near Boerne
Medical Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Transfer bench; Bedside commode; Knee scooter
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →The Kids Equipment Network
Service area: Children with disabilities; clinics Chicago and suburbs, precise residence limits confirm
Children with disabilities; clinics Chicago and suburbs, precise residence limits confirm
Adaptive Equipment Clinics
Pediatric Wheelchair; Adaptive Stroller; Bath and Toilet System; Stander; Gait Trainer
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →The Samaritan Center
Service area: Eastern Hamilton County social-services area; ask dock staff about equipment access outside this boundary
Eastern Hamilton County social-services area; ask dock staff about equipment access outside this boundary
Free medical equipment donation dock
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Bedside commode
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →The Way Forward Foundation
Service area: Current applications: Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe; same page separately says Palm Beach—confirm before applying
Current applications: Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe; same page separately says Palm Beach—confirm before applying
Loaner Accessibility Bridge (LAB)
Power Wheelchair
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →The Well Resource Center
Service area: Pella and community visitors; no exact residency limit stated
Pella and community visitors; no exact residency limit stated
Pella Medical Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Bedside commode; Toilet riser; Crutch; Bath seat; Knee scooter
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Thrive Community Health Network
Service area: Naturita community
Naturita community
DME lending closet — Naturita
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Shower chair
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Thrive Community Health Network
Service area: Telluride community
Telluride community
DME lending closet — Telluride
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Shower chair
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 →Town of Sterling Senior Center
Service area: Sterling seniors
Sterling seniors
Lender's Closet
Wheelchair; Walker; Cane; Transfer Chair
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Town of Woodbridge Human Services
Service area: Woodbridge residents
Woodbridge residents
Medical Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Commode; Shower Chair; Crutches; Cane
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Tri-Lakes Cares
Service area: Tri-Lakes community; precise closet boundary Unknown
Tri-Lakes community; precise closet boundary Unknown
Medical loan closet
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutches; Shower 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 →UCP of Western Massachusetts
Service area: Massachusetts; Western MA contact serving Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden
Massachusetts; Western MA contact serving Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden
Pittsfield DME Reuse / REquipment Partner
Scooter — subtype unconfirmed; Power Wheelchair; Manual Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Sling Lift; Standers
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Ukiah Senior Center
Service area: Members and seniors in Ukiah community
Members and seniors in Ukiah community
Medical equipment use / thrift program
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Crutches; Bedside commode; Bath bench
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
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