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

Wheelchair Recycler Inc.

Service area: Massachusetts and beyond; confirm shipping/service terms

Massachusetts and beyond; confirm shipping/service terms

FREELOW COSTDONATED

Refurbished Wheelchairs / Scooters

Mobility Scooter; Power Wheelchair; Other Mobility Devices

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

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White House Church of Christ

Service area: Community members needing medical equipment; confirm geographic eligibility

Community members needing medical equipment; confirm geographic eligibility

FREEDONATED

Medical Equipment Ministry

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Shower chair; Bedside commode; Cane

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Woman’s Club of Ouray County

Service area: Ouray County; membership not required

Ouray County; membership not required

LOANREUSED / REFURBISHED

Medical loan closet

Wheelchair; Cane; Crutches; Shower chair; Leg brace; Heating / cold aids

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

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Youngtown Community Fund, Inc.

Service area: Youngtown, El Mirage, Peoria, Glendale, Surprise

Youngtown, El Mirage, Peoria, Glendale, Surprise

FREELOAN

Medical Lending Center

Manual Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Bedside commodes; Shower chairs

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Access Alaska

Service area: Alaskans with disabilities; Anchorage equipment contact, regional limits confirm

Alaskans with disabilities; Anchorage equipment contact, regional limits confirm

LOAN

Anchorage DME Loan Closet

Wheelchair; Walker; Hospital Bed; Commode; Transfer Bench; Grab Bars

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Accessibility Medical Equipment

Service area: Kansas City / regional buyers; confirm delivery and individual stock

Kansas City / regional buyers; confirm delivery and individual stock

LOW COSTREUSED / REFURBISHED

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.

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Advocates for Access

Service area: Peoria-area consumers; confirm county eligibility

Peoria-area consumers; confirm county eligibility

LOAN

DME Loan Closet

Wheelchair; Walker; Cane

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Already Amazing Charitable Corporation

Service area: Delaware seniors and adults with disabilities; exact delivery boundary confirm

Delaware seniors and adults with disabilities; exact delivery boundary confirm

DONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

Medical Equipment Upcycling

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Cane; Other DME

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American Outreach Foundation

Service area: Coachella Valley only

Coachella Valley only

DONATED

Mobility Support and Maintenance

Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter

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ARK Advocates of Eastern Iowa

Service area: Dubuque / Tri-State area; confirm Iowa/Illinois/Wisconsin eligibility

Dubuque / Tri-State area; confirm Iowa/Illinois/Wisconsin eligibility

LOW COSTLOAN

Adaptive and Durable Medical Equipment Loan Program

Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Bath bench; Shower chair; Bedside commode; Transfer board; Cane; Crutch; Gait trainer;…

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Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission / Department of Health

Service area: Arkansas ASCC clients; central and 12 regional closets coordinated through case managers

Arkansas ASCC clients; central and 12 regional closets coordinated through case managers

LOAN

Equipment Loan Program

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Wheelchair Ramp; Portable ramp; Bathroom equipment; Wheelchair cushion

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Associated Charities of Titusville

Service area: Eastern Crawford County, northern Venango County and southwestern Warren County, Pennsylvania

Eastern Crawford County, northern Venango County and southwestern Warren County, Pennsylvania

FREE

Medical Equipment and Supplies

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Raised toilet seat; Bedside commode; Grab bar; Shower chair; Other DME

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Bartlett-Jackson Ambulance Service

Service area: Bartlett-Jackson community residents

Bartlett-Jackson community residents

LOAN

Medical Equipment Loans

Wheelchair; Walker; Shower Chair

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Bikur Cholim of Raritan Valley

Service area: Members of Jewish community in Middlesex County

Members of Jewish community in Middlesex County

LOAN

Medical equipment loans

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Other DME

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Catholic Charities Indianapolis

Service area: Adults 55+ awaiting permanent insurance-ordered equipment; service boundary confirm

Adults 55+ awaiting permanent insurance-ordered equipment; service boundary confirm

LOAN

Medical Equipment Loaner Closet

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane

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Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida

Service area: CILNCF: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Sumter, Suwannee and Union counties; confirm pickup contact

CILNCF: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Sumter, Suwannee and Union counties; confirm pickup contact

DONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

DME closet — Ocala contact

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Transfer board; Other DME; Shower chair

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

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