Free & Low-Cost Power Wheelchairs Assistance

A power wheelchair uses powered drive and may offer different controls and seating arrangements from a scooter.

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

Ask about the exact model, controls, seating, charger, batteries, repair support and doorway clearance. A general wheelchair listing is not proof of powered-device availability.

  • 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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154 programs and resources match your filters. Inventory and eligibility vary.

133 local • 0 statewide/regional • 2 national/multistate • 19 funding/referral resources

Direct equipment programs

Children’s Assistive Technology Service (C.A.T.S.)

Service area: Children/adolescents residing OR receiving medical/rehabilitation services in Virginia; Leesburg pickup by appointment

Children/adolescents residing OR receiving medical/rehabilitation services in Virginia; Leesburg pickup by appointment

FREEDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

Pediatric adaptive equipment — Leesburg

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Other DME

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

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Children’s Assistive Technology Service (C.A.T.S.)

Service area: Children/adolescents residing OR receiving medical/rehabilitation services in Virginia; Marion pickup by appointment

Children/adolescents residing OR receiving medical/rehabilitation services in Virginia; Marion pickup by appointment

FREEDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

Pediatric adaptive equipment — Marion

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Other DME

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

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Children’s Assistive Technology Service (C.A.T.S.)

Service area: Children/adolescents residing OR receiving medical/rehabilitation services in Virginia; Norfolk pickup by appointment

Children/adolescents residing OR receiving medical/rehabilitation services in Virginia; Norfolk pickup by appointment

FREEDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

Pediatric adaptive equipment — Norfolk

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Other DME

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

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Children’s Assistive Technology Service (C.A.T.S.)

Service area: Children/adolescents residing OR receiving medical/rehabilitation services in Virginia; Richmond pickup by appointment

Children/adolescents residing OR receiving medical/rehabilitation services in Virginia; Richmond pickup by appointment

FREEDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

Pediatric adaptive equipment — Richmond

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Other DME

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

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Children’s Assistive Technology Service (C.A.T.S.)

Service area: Children/adolescents residing OR receiving medical/rehabilitation services in Virginia; Roanoke pickup by appointment

Children/adolescents residing OR receiving medical/rehabilitation services in Virginia; Roanoke pickup by appointment

FREEDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

Pediatric adaptive equipment — Roanoke

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Other DME

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

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Children’s Assistive Technology Service (C.A.T.S.)

Service area: Children/adolescents residing OR receiving medical/rehabilitation services in Virginia; Springfield pickup by appointment

Children/adolescents residing OR receiving medical/rehabilitation services in Virginia; Springfield pickup by appointment

FREEDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

Pediatric adaptive equipment — Springfield

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Other DME

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

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Clinics Can Help

Service area: Palm Beach-area community; equipment must remain in CCH service area, confirm exact boundary

Palm Beach-area community; equipment must remain in CCH service area, confirm exact boundary

LOANLOW COSTDONATED

Medical equipment lending closet

Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutch; Shower chair; Bedside commode; Adaptive stroller; Transport wheelchair;…

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

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Compassionate Care ALS

Service area: MA, NY, CT, RI, NH, VT and ME explicitly listed for power-wheelchair loaners; diagnosis/liaison approval applies

MA, NY, CT, RI, NH, VT and ME explicitly listed for power-wheelchair loaners; diagnosis/liaison approval applies

LOANDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

Regional Power Wheelchair Loaners

Power Wheelchair; Generic Wheelchair; Ramp; Bath Chair; Mattress; Communication Devices

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

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ConnectAbility of MN

Service area: Minnesota recipients; Waite Park collection, contact for eligibility/logistics

Minnesota recipients; Waite Park collection, contact for eligibility/logistics

FREEDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

Waite Park Donated Equipment Program

Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Shower Chair; Toilet Riser; Transfer Board; Other Adaptive Equipment; Mobility Scooter; Power Wheelchair

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

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Devices 4 the Disabled

Service area: People with disabilities unable to obtain or afford equipment; Chicago pickup; precise boundary confirm

People with disabilities unable to obtain or afford equipment; Chicago pickup; precise boundary confirm

FREEDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

Refurbished Medical Equipment

Mobility Scooter; Power Wheelchair; Manual Wheelchair; Transport Chair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Bath and Transfer Equipment

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

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Disability Achievement Center

Service area: Pinellas/Pasco-area consumers unable to afford equipment; confirm eligibility

Pinellas/Pasco-area consumers unable to afford equipment; confirm eligibility

FREEDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

Medical Equipment Recycling Program (MERP)

Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Shower chair; Cane; Bedside commode; Reacher

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

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Disability Action Center NW

Service area: DAC service area in northern Idaho and eastern Washington; contact Moscow equipment intake

DAC service area in northern Idaho and eastern Washington; contact Moscow equipment intake

FREEDONATED

Durable medical equipment exchange

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Wheelchair Ramp; Walker / Rollator; Bath bench; Cane; Crutch; Transfer board; Support bar

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Disability Options Network

Service area: Western Pennsylvania people in need; confirm local service limits

Western Pennsylvania people in need; confirm local service limits

FREELOW COSTDONATED

DME Reuse — Jeannette

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Raised toilet seat; Tub bench; Reacher; Other DME

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

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Disability Options Network

Service area: Western Pennsylvania people in need; confirm local service limits

Western Pennsylvania people in need; confirm local service limits

FREELOW COSTDONATED

DME Reuse — New Castle

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Raised toilet seat; Tub bench; Reacher; Other DME

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

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Disability Options Network

Service area: Western Pennsylvania people in need; confirm local service limits

Western Pennsylvania people in need; confirm local service limits

FREELOW COSTDONATED

DME Reuse — Pittsburgh

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Raised toilet seat; Tub bench; Reacher; Other DME

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

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Easterseals Central Alabama

Service area: Central Alabama reuse partner; confirm eligibility and geographic boundary

Central Alabama reuse partner; confirm eligibility and geographic boundary

FREEDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

CARE Project medical equipment reuse

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Wheelchair Ramp; Portable ramp; Vehicle wheelchair/scooter lift; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch;…

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

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Iowa statewide

LOW COSTLOANREUSED / REFURBISHED

Durable Medical Equipment reuse loans

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Wheelchair Ramp; Stair lift; Shower chair; Bath…

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

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FREE Foundation

Service area: Uninsured / underinsured Virginia adults; Harrisonburg chapter, confirm nearest chapter and local inventory

Uninsured / underinsured Virginia adults; Harrisonburg chapter, confirm nearest chapter and local inventory

FREEDONATEDREUSED / REFURBISHED

Equipment gifts — Harrisonburg

Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Patient Lift; Cane; Crutch; Bath aid; Toilet aid; Other DME

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

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