Most states have programs that loan rehab equipment or have programs that allow people to exchange, buy, or sell used equipment. Below you will find those that we currently know of.
This page will expand as we get more information about them. If you know of such a program in your state, please contact us with the information, at: contact@ rehabequipmentexchange.com
www.mda.org
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is a voluntary health agency dedicated to fighting over 40 neuromuscular diseases through scientific research, widespread professional and public health education, and local support services. Donated equipment is repaired and provided at no cost to local individuals affected by any of the disorders in MDA's purview. 1-800-572-1717
www.usvariety.org
A philanthropic organization which assists children with disabilities obtain equipment for mobility independence(wheelchairs, tricycles, etc). Available in all states.
Alabama
Recycles Equipment
Care Project - recycle/loan program
www.gesgc.org
Goodwill/Easter Seals of Gulf Coast
www.opportunity-center.com
3R Project - Recycles and Reuses Equipment
www.azatexchange.org
Assistive Technology Exchange
www.ar-ican.org
Has an Equipment Exchange
www.nationalmssociety.org
Has an Equipment Exchange
Has online classified ads
http://exchange.atnet.org
www.RMMOR.org
www.GoodHealthwill.org
Rocky Mountain Medical Outfitting & Recycling -- GoodHealthwill
Equipment Exchange for vision, hearing, speech mobility, seating, ADL, transportation, computers, etc.
www.equipmentlink.org
www.dati.org
Florida
faast.org
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology
www.atrc.org
www.idaho.at4all.com
A non profit organization that offers recreational events, using specialized bicycles for people with disabilities. Provides services, resources, and equipment needed to promote better health, independence and freedom of mobility.
Provides an outlet for individuals to donate or sell equipment
Non profit foundation has equipment loan closet and will ship when requested and feasible.
Sponsored by the UCP Association of Greater Indiana. Call 317-632-3561
www.iowacompass.org
UERS - Used Equipment Referral Service - has classified ads.
Kansas Equipment Exchange
Helps Kansans obtain affordable, durable medical equipment and assistive technology. Accepts donated wheelchairs, hospital beds, lifts, and other medical equipment, which is then refurbished and given to Kansas residents in needs. 800-526-3648
Kentucky
Kentucky Assistive Technology Exchange List - ATEX
Louisiana's Assistive Technology Classified AT Marketplace
Equipment Exchange for vision, hearing, speech mobility, seating, ADL, transportation, computers, etc.
Maryland
www.equipmentlink.org
Provides many services including the Little Chair Project which provides high chairs for ages 0-3 yrs. in Monthomery CO. schools
Equipment Exchange for vision, hearing, speech mobility, seating, ADL, transportation, computers, etc.
Michigan
A free service of MI Assistive Technology Program. Individuals can post free classified ads, search for needed items, or post wanted ads.
www.starprogram.state.mn.us
Has a "Device Exchange"
msprojectstart.org
A reuse program
www.dolir.state.mo.us/matp/
at.mo.gov/swapnshop
Missouri Assistive Technology's Swap 'n Shop
montech.ruralinstitute.umt.edu
Montana Assistive Technology Program Exchange
www.at4all.com
Nevada
www.nationalmssociety.org
Has Equipment Exchange
Equipment Exchange for vision, hearing, speech mobility, seating, ADL, transportation, computers, etc.
http://backinactiondrnj.org
Has an extensive equipment exchange program
www.backinuse.com
http://cqc.ny.gov/advocacy/assistive-technology/traid-in-equipment-exchange-program
Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities. Has equipment loan libraries for infants and toddlers with disabilities.
Operates the TRAID-IN Equipment Exchange Program.
www.ncexchangepost.org
Has an Equipment Exchange Program
Has lending library and Trading Post
http://oec.okstate.edu
Has equipment exchange program
http://okabletech.okstate.edu
Has an AT/Equipment Marketplace
www.equipmentlink.org
REEP (Reused and Exchanged Equipment Partnership). An extensive classified ad site.
www.trcil.org/intonewhands.htm
Into New Hands - accepts and refurbishes equipment for reuse and is maintained by Three Rivers Center for Independent Living.
Accepts and refurbishes equipment for reuse and is maintained by UCP of Central PA.
A New Start.
Accepts and refurbishes equipment for reuse and is maintained by Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living of North Central PA. Call 800-984-7492 or jbair@cilncp.org
donya@tripil.com
Reuse Program administered by Tri-County Patriots for Independent living. 724-223-5115
ucptech@yahoo.com
"Pass It On"- A Reuse Program administered by UCP of NE PA. 877-827-8324
Liberty Retreads.
Refurbishes and loans mobility devices (e.g. wheelchairs, walkers) and is administered by Liberty Resources. 215-634-2000 gretchenBell@libertyresources.org
www.ISSINC.org
"Widow's Mite". Program of Interfaith Specialty Services which accepts donations of devices and redistributes them to anyone in need in the greater Philadelphia region. 215-324-2539
Equipment Exchange for vision, hearing, speech mobility, seating, ADL, transportation, computers, etc.
www.sc.edu/scatp/scatpexchange.htm
www.sd.at4all.com
www.ucpnashville.org
United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee has an Equipment Exchange Program for people with any disability.
http://projectmend.org
Recycles medical equipment
www.special-children.org
Has loan closet
goodwheelchairs.org
Recycles wheelchairs, walkers, etc.
Utah state's program of residents with disabilities. They have an Equipment Classified Ad section. 800-333-8824
Equipment Exchange for vision, hearing, speech mobility, seating, ADL, transportation, computers, etc.
Has Equipment Exchange Classifieds
www.mshelp.org
MS Helping Hands has a Donor Closet that recycles durable medical equipment and mobility equipment for people in need. (not just people diagnosed with MS). New and refurbished adult and pediatric equipment are available for minimum suggested donations. Financial assistance is available. Located in Edmonds, WA.
Kaitlin's Mobility Foundation
Helps children with special needs with w/c's, ramps, etc.
Lukes's wheels
Pediatric equipment exchange program in Oak Harbor,WA. Contact them at: 5buckleys@comcast.net
http://greenat.watap.org
Evergreen Exchange
watap.org
Assistive Technology Act Program (Loan Program)
equipmentconnectionsforchildren.org
Provides equipment to needy children in DC, MD, VA
wrp.org
Wheelchair Recycling Program. Offers low cost, refurbished mobility and medical equipment to those who lack the resources to acquire new equipment. Offices in Madison, and Brookfield. Also stocks canes, hospital beds, grab bars, crutches, bath stools, raised toilet seats, walkers, commodes, overbed tables. 608-243-1785
Wyoming
www.RMMOR.org
www.GoodHealthwill.org
Rocky Mountain Medical Outfitting & Recycling -- GoodHealthwill
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