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
Center for Independent Living of Broward
Service area: Broward-area consumers; confirm local recipient limits
Broward-area consumers; confirm local recipient limits
Equipment loan and wheelchair distribution
Wheelchair; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →CHS Mobile Integrated Healthcare
Service area: Henrietta, Chili, Scottsville, Wheatland, Caledonia residents
Henrietta, Chili, Scottsville, Wheatland, Caledonia residents
Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Walker; Crutches; Cane
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →CIL Jacksonville / Brooks Rehabilitation
Service area: Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties
Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties
Brooks Temporary Loan Closet
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →City of Scottsdale
Service area: Scottsdale residents
Scottsdale residents
Granite Reef Senior Center Medi-Loan Program
Manual Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Knee scooter; Canes
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →City of Scottsdale
Service area: Scottsdale residents
Scottsdale residents
Via Linda Senior Center Medi-Loan Program
Manual Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Knee scooter; Canes
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Clearview Disability Resource Center
Service area: Pendleton community and surrounding areas
Pendleton community and surrounding areas
Medical Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutch; Transfer board
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Coming Home Connection
Service area: Anyone able to use Santa Fe closet; exact service boundary Unknown
Anyone able to use Santa Fe closet; exact service boundary Unknown
Equipment loan closet
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Transport wheelchair; Shower chair; Transfer bench; Bedside commode; Toilet riser; Bed rail
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Community Caregivers of Greater Derry
Service area: No geographic restrictions; most borrowers in NH
No geographic restrictions; most borrowers in NH
Loaner’s Closet — Stocked DME
Wheelchair; Transport Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Shower Chair; Bath Bench; Commode; Transfer Board; Canes; Crutches
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL)
Service area: Contact Hayward coordinator; newly selected Northern California AT reuse center
Contact Hayward coordinator; newly selected Northern California AT reuse center
Donated equipment and AT lending
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Other assistive technology
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Community Support of the Piedmont
Service area: Culpeper, Fauquier, Rappahannock and surrounding counties
Culpeper, Fauquier, Rappahannock and surrounding counties
Medical equipment loan closet
Wheelchair; Hospital Bed; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Convalescent Aid Society
Service area: Greater San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys; ZIP eligibility check
Greater San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys; ZIP eligibility check
Free DME loans — Burbank
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Wheelchair Ramp; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutches; Transfer equipment
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Convalescent Aid Society
Service area: Greater San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys; ZIP eligibility check
Greater San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys; ZIP eligibility check
Free DME loans — Pasadena
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Wheelchair Ramp; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutches; Transfer equipment
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Council on Aging Chapin Senior Center
Service area: All community members regardless of age or town; Kearsarge area base
All community members regardless of age or town; Kearsarge area base
Mobility Equipment Loan Program
Wheelchair; Transfer Chair; Walker; Canes; Crutches; Commode; Bath Seat
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Council on Aging in Union County
Service area: Older neighbors in Union County; confirm age
Older neighbors in Union County; confirm age
Equipment and supplies loan program
Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Shower chair; Tub transfer bench; Bedside commode; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Coventry/West Greenwich Lions Club
Service area: Pawtuxet Valley area
Pawtuxet Valley area
Medical Loan Program
Wheelchair; Walker; Shower Chair; Toilet / Bed Rail; Cane; Crutches; Hospital Bed; Commode; Hoyer Lift
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Del Mar Community Connections
Service area: Community members including out-of-town visitors
Community members including out-of-town visitors
Medical equipment lending library
Manual Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutches; Bed rail; Shower chair; Potty seat
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →disABILITY LINK
Service area: Individuals, families, schools and businesses; metro Atlanta program, confirm local pickup address
Individuals, families, schools and businesses; metro Atlanta program, confirm local pickup address
Assistive technology / medical loan closet
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Crutch; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Disability Network Eastern Michigan
Service area: Community borrowers; confirm county eligibility with office
Community borrowers; confirm county eligibility with office
Loan Closet
Wheelchair; Rollator; Bedside Commode
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
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