Free & Low-Cost Manual Wheelchairs Assistance
Manual wheelchairs are propelled by the user or an attendant, depending on their design. Transport chairs and self-propelled wheelchairs are not interchangeable for every need.
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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
Confirm seat width, footrests, weight capacity, brakes and whether an attendant is needed. Ask a professional about fit before accepting a chair.
- 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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Free & Low-Cost Wheelchairs Assistance · Medical Equipment Loan Closets Near You · Browse All 50 States + Washington, D.C.
136 programs and resources match your filters. Inventory and eligibility vary.
125 local • 0 statewide/regional • 3 national/multistate • 8 funding/referral resources
Direct equipment programs
Ability 1st Utah
Service area: Consumers served from Provo; confirm county eligibility at intake
Consumers served from Provo; confirm county eligibility at intake
Equipment loan bank
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Scooter — subtype unconfirmed; Walker / Rollator; Bath bench; Shower chair; Bedside commode
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →ACCESS
Service area: Rogue Valley residents
Rogue Valley residents
Medical Equipment Assistance
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Walker / Rollator; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutch; Transfer…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →ALS Association — Minnesota / North Dakota / South Dakota
Service area: People with ALS in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota
People with ALS in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota
Medical Equipment Loans
Power Wheelchair; Manual Wheelchair; Walker; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Portable Ramp; Bath/Toilet and Transfer Equipment
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →ALS in the Heartland
Service area: Nebraska and Iowa ALS service area
Nebraska and Iowa ALS service area
Equipment Loan Program
Manual Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Toilet safety frame; Daily living aids
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Avon Grove Lions Club
Service area: Anyone in community with need; southern Chester County base; confirm cross-border pickup
Anyone in community with need; southern Chester County base; confirm cross-border pickup
Hospital & Medical Equipment Program
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Lift chair; Shower chair; Transfer…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →C.I.D.E.R.
Service area: Grand Isle community; confirm wider borrower limits
Grand Isle community; confirm wider borrower limits
Equipment Lending Closet
Manual Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Shower Chair; Tub Transfer Bench; Crutches; Cane; Commode
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Cape Cod HELP
Service area: Cape Cod and Islands
Cape Cod and Islands
Hospital Equipment Loan Program
Mobility Scooter; Manual Wheelchair; Transport Wheelchair; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Walker / Rollator; Transfer Bench; Cane; Commode; Wheelchair Ramp
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 →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 Network Lakeshore
Service area: Ottawa and Allegan counties
Ottawa and Allegan counties
Loan Closet
Manual Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Shower Chair; Tub Transfer Bench; Bedside Commode
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Family Health Care Amigos
Service area: Santa Cruz and Cochise counties
Santa Cruz and Cochise counties
Lending Shed — Patagonia
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Canes; Crutches; Toilet lifts; Wheelchair Ramp; Vehicle-loading…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Hands of Hope Northwest
Service area: Local area residents; Nampa warehouse pickup
Local area residents; Nampa warehouse pickup
Local Loan Program
Manual Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Hospital Bed; Walker / Rollator; Bath chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Crutch; Transfer board; Knee…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Huntsville First United Methodist Church
Service area: Anyone in need; church membership not required
Anyone in need; church membership not required
Love Exchange
Manual Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Transfer bench; Bedside commode; Toilet riser; Bed rail; Lift chair
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley
Service area: New York State residents
New York State residents
DME Loan Closet
Manual Wheelchair; Transport Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Wheelchair Ramp; Shower Chair; Bath Bench; Commode; Knee Scooter
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Iona Senior Services
Service area: Anyone in need; Washington DC base; confirm out-of-district arrangements
Anyone in need; Washington DC base; confirm out-of-district arrangements
Loan Closet
Manual Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Tub seat; Transfer bench; Bedside commode; Reacher; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Methodist Health System
Service area: Omaha-area people unable to afford equipment; exact residency boundary Unknown
Omaha-area people unable to afford equipment; exact residency boundary Unknown
Methodist Equipment Loan Program
Manual Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Bedside commode; Dressing aids
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
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