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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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
Temple University / Institute on Disabilities
Service area: Philadelphia mobility lending; contact staff about regional eligibility and in-person access
Philadelphia mobility lending; contact staff about regional eligibility and in-person access
TechOWL — Philadelphia mobility device lending
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →The Way Forward Foundation
Service area: Current applications: Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe; same page separately says Palm Beach—confirm before applying
Current applications: Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe; same page separately says Palm Beach—confirm before applying
Loaner Accessibility Bridge (LAB)
Power Wheelchair
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Thurston County Council on Aging
Service area: Olympia-area access; exact recipient boundary Unknown
Olympia-area access; exact recipient boundary Unknown
Medical Equipment Bank
Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutch; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Lift chair
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →UCP Central PA
Service area: Pennsylvania residents all ages lacking financial means or another funding source; Central PA operations, statewide arrangements possible
Pennsylvania residents all ages lacking financial means or another funding source; Central PA operations, statewide arrangements possible
Changing Hands equipment reuse — Camp Hill
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Shower chair; Tub bench; Bedside commode; Transfer board; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →UCP Central PA
Service area: Pennsylvania residents all ages lacking financial means or another funding source; Central PA operations, statewide arrangements possible
Pennsylvania residents all ages lacking financial means or another funding source; Central PA operations, statewide arrangements possible
Changing Hands equipment reuse — York
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Shower chair; Tub bench; Bedside commode; Transfer board; Other DME
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →UCP of Western Massachusetts
Service area: Massachusetts; Western MA contact serving Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden
Massachusetts; Western MA contact serving Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden
Pittsfield DME Reuse / REquipment Partner
Scooter — subtype unconfirmed; Power Wheelchair; Manual Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Sling Lift; Standers
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →University of South Carolina / SCATP
Service area: South Carolina residents needing reused AT / DME
South Carolina residents needing reused AT / DME
Equipment Reuse Service
Wheelchair; Other DME; Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Tub bench; Bedside commode; Cane; Stander; CCTV; Magnifier
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Utah Assistive Technology Program
Service area: Box Elder, Cache, Rich and Weber
Box Elder, Cache, Rich and Weber
Refurbished equipment and rentals — Logan
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Wheelchair Ramp; Vehicle wheelchair lift; Cane; Crutches; Shower chair; Bedside commode
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Utah Assistive Technology Program
Service area: Davis, Morgan, Tooele, Salt Lake, Summit, Utah and Wasatch
Davis, Morgan, Tooele, Salt Lake, Summit, Utah and Wasatch
Refurbished equipment and rentals — Salt Lake City
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Wheelchair Ramp; Vehicle wheelchair lift; Cane; Crutches; Shower chair; Bedside commode
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Utah Assistive Technology Program
Service area: Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Grand, San Juan and Uintah
Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Grand, San Juan and Uintah
Refurbished equipment and rentals — Vernal
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter; Walker / Rollator; Wheelchair Ramp; Vehicle wheelchair lift; Cane; Crutches; Shower chair; Bedside commode
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Utah Independent Living Center
Service area: Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele counties; loan page says all community members
Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele counties; loan page says all community members
Equipment loan program
Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Cane; Crutches; Bathing / shower equipment
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Ventura Lions Club / KIRF
Service area: Ventura County
Ventura County
Kenny’s medical equipment lending closet
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Transport wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Hospital Bed; Patient Lift; Shower chair; Bath bench; Bedside commode; Cane;…
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Wheelchair Recycler Inc.
Service area: Massachusetts and beyond; confirm shipping/service terms
Massachusetts and beyond; confirm shipping/service terms
Refurbished Wheelchairs / Scooters
Mobility Scooter; Power Wheelchair; Other Mobility Devices
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Accessibility Medical Equipment
Service area: Kansas City / regional buyers; confirm delivery and individual stock
Kansas City / regional buyers; confirm delivery and individual stock
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.
View Program →American Outreach Foundation
Service area: Coachella Valley only
Coachella Valley only
Mobility Support and Maintenance
Power Wheelchair; Mobility Scooter
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →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
Equipment Loan Program
Manual Wheelchair; Power Wheelchair; Walker / Rollator; Wheelchair Ramp; Portable ramp; Bathroom equipment; Wheelchair cushion
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Clearview Disability Resource Center
Service area: Local pickup Pendleton
Local pickup Pendleton
Refurbished equipment resale
Power Wheelchair; Wheelchair
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
View Program →Desert Mobility Yuma
Service area: Yuma and surrounding community; exact limits Unknown
Yuma and surrounding community; exact limits Unknown
Desert Mobility Cares
Mobility Scooter; Power Wheelchair
Confirm current availability, eligibility and service boundaries with the program.
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