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
Funding, insurance & referral resources
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Service area: Eligible Michigan Medicaid members statewide
Eligible Michigan Medicaid members statewide
Medicaid DME Coverage
Wheelchair; Other medically necessary DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Minnesota DHS / Minnesota Health Care Programs
Service area: Eligible Medical Assistance/MinnesotaCare members statewide meeting medical-necessity criteria
Eligible Medical Assistance/MinnesotaCare members statewide meeting medical-necessity criteria
Medical Assistance Mobility Device Coverage
Mobility Scooter; Power Wheelchair; Manual Wheelchair; Transport Chair
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Mobility Equipment Recyclers
Service area: People facing financial barriers; service limits and award availability confirm
People facing financial barriers; service limits and award availability confirm
Renewed Independence Fund
Mobility Scooter; Power Wheelchair; Stairlift; Repairs
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
Service area: MT statewide — eligible Medicaid members
MT statewide — eligible Medicaid members
Medicaid DMEPOS coverage
Wheelchair; Hospital Bed; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →North Dakota Association for the Disabled (NDAD)
Service area: North Dakota and direct bordering-state communities
North Dakota and direct bordering-state communities
Financial Assistance — equipment/accessibility
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Wheelchair Ramp; Shower chair; Grab bar; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →North Dakota Health and Human Services — Medicaid
Service area: ND statewide Medicaid eligibility / participating providers
ND statewide Medicaid eligibility / participating providers
Durable Medical Equipment coverage
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Shower chair; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Northwest Access Fund
Service area: Washington, Oregon and Idaho residents with disabilities, including age-related limitations
Washington, Oregon and Idaho residents with disabilities, including age-related limitations
Assistive technology, home and vehicle financing
Scooter — subtype unconfirmed; Wheelchair; Wheelchair Ramp; Vehicle wheelchair lift; Stair lift; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Service area: Eligible Rhode Island Medicaid beneficiaries statewide
Eligible Rhode Island Medicaid beneficiaries statewide
Medicaid DME Coverage
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Other Medically Necessary DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →South Dakota Department of Social Services — Medicaid
Service area: SD statewide Medicaid eligibility / participating providers
SD statewide Medicaid eligibility / participating providers
Durable Medical Equipment coverage
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Southern Disability Foundation
Service area: Alabama statewide; people with disabilities and family members
Alabama statewide; people with disabilities and family members
Alternative financing for assistive technology
Wheelchair; Wheelchair Ramp; Stander; Home modification; Other DME; Power Wheelchair
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Tennessee Department of Health
Service area: Tennessee statewide through 95 local health departments
Tennessee statewide through 95 local health departments
Children’s Special Services equipment assistance
Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Texas Health and Human Services
Service area: TX statewide eligible Medicaid members; benefit/category restrictions apply
TX statewide eligible Medicaid members; benefit/category restrictions apply
STAR+PLUS HCBS adaptive aids coverage
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Wheelchair Ramp; Portable ramp; Patient Lift; Stair lift; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Service area: Eligible veterans / active-duty service members through VA; Arizona included
Eligible veterans / active-duty service members through VA; Arizona included
Assistive Technology / Wheeled Mobility Benefits
Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Adapted driving equipment
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →United Spinal Association of Georgia
Service area: Georgia residents with spinal cord injury/disorder or mobility disability impacted by natural disasters in 2025/2026
Georgia residents with spinal cord injury/disorder or mobility disability impacted by natural disasters in 2025/2026
Ready to Roll disaster-relief equipment grants
Wheelchair; Home modification; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →University Legal Services / DC Assistive Technology Program
Service area: District of Columbia residents seeking AT purchase financing
District of Columbia residents seeking AT purchase financing
DC Funds alternative financing
Power Wheelchair; Stair lift; Home modification; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Utah Assistive Technology Foundation / Zions Bank
Service area: Utah
Utah
Reduced-interest AT purchase loans
Wheelchair; Scooter — subtype unconfirmed; Lifts / elevators; Adapted van; Other assistive technology
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Utah Medicaid / DHHS
Service area: UT eligible Medicaid members
UT eligible Medicaid members
Medicaid durable medical equipment coverage
Wheelchair; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →WATR / Wyoming Independent Living
Service area: Wyoming residents with disabilities, qualifying family/guardians or active military stationed in Wyoming
Wyoming residents with disabilities, qualifying family/guardians or active military stationed in Wyoming
Wyoming Technology Access Program (WYTAP)
Wheelchair; Mobility devices — subtype Unknown; Home modifications; Vehicle modifications
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
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