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If you have a piece of equipment which you have been using for your elderly loved one, but no longer need, it’s a great time to let someone else who may be less fortunate benefit from it.<\/p>\n
Where can I donate a shower chair ?<\/p>\n
You can donate a shower chair to –<\/b><\/p>\n
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I have listed over 80 programs (including all the State Assistive Technology Programs) and charities, and suggested many other institutions that you can also check with in your neighborhood for local projects to donate to.<\/b><\/p>\n
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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_toggle title=”Contents Overview & Quicklinks” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_ul_font=”||||||||” body_ul_text_color=”#59bdd6″ border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#0b00ea” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
National charities and nonprofit organizations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n State Assistive Technology Programs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Online equipment exchanges<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Medical equipment loan closets<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Recycling\/ Refurbishing \/ Reuse Programs or Centers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Organizations working nationally, or internationally<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Where to donate medical equipment near me ? <\/strong>Listing by State<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Where to donate a shower chair in your neighborhood ?<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Online listing sites where you can donate medical equipment near you<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Agencies and groups near you, who may know where you can donate a shower chair<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”donateshowerchairnational” _builder_version=”4.17.1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]To start with, I want to explain what a number of the options are, as you may not have heard of them.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n These are organizations which have a national network, or an international mission, or both. I am including organizations like Goodwill who have stores all over the US, and others who collect equipment all over the US, but who then distribute in less developed countries.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”donateshowerchairasstech” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n As their name suggests, these are statewide programs which are present in almost every state in the US.<\/p>\n The US government gives a federal grant to each state to increase access for the disabled and the elderly to what are known as Assistive Technology Devices.<\/p>\n Assistive Technology Devices are devices which help enable individuals to complete tasks, and medical equipment is part of this. Also known as AT, it is pretty much synonymous with the term Durable Medical Equipment for our purposes.<\/p>\n The different AT state programs work in their own ways with their grants, but they will very often work with local community groups who have their own networks for collecting medical equipment to be refurbished and re-distributed to those in need.<\/p>\n You can find what programs are running in your state by going to this website CATADA – Center for Assistive Technology Act Data Assistance – https:\/\/catada.info\/state.htm<\/a><\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n To start you can your state on the map, or use the drop-down menu, and click on\u00a0 “Go to state”<\/p>\n – I chose Florida for this example<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lookingaftermomanddad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/CATADA-State-AT-Program-Info-Page.png” show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n You will see that I have outlined the name of the “Program Title” and if you click on this you will be taken – in general – to the website for the state AT program.<\/p>\n Before you do that though, you should just take a glance at the 5 sub-categories below this, and in particular these three –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You would think that you would always find these categories on the main website for the state program, but it’s not the case.<\/p>\n Quite often, state AT programs partner with nonprofits or community groups run by volunteers who have networks across the state which are already in place and functioning well, and they may run their own websites.<\/p>\n In a nutshell, you need to take a look here to see what you have to go look for on the main website, and if you can’t find it, you’ll find it on the websites of the partners mentioned in these three sub-categories above.<\/p>\n You will be looking for online equipment exchanges, reuse programs, loan closets and any stores through which the programs are either selling recycled equipment at low cost, or distributing the equipment to those who can’t afford it.<\/p>\n You’ll be happy to know though that I have prepared a list of what is available in virtually every state in the US.<\/p>\n If you wish to skip the section on national and international charities and nonprofits, and go straight to the state programs, just click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lookingaftermomanddad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Florida-FAST.png” show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] <\/p>\n Once you click on the link for the Assistive Technology Program website (the one I outlined in red), you will find their contact information as I did on the Florida Assistive Technology Program website.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lookingaftermomanddad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AT-Projects-Floridae-Site.png” show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”donateshowerchairexchanges” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As part of their assistive technology programs, a large percentage of states have online equipment exchange programs.<\/p>\n Some states run them on their main site, or they are run by a partner program with its own site, or on the national provider AT4All, but you should find a link to the exchange on the main site.<\/p>\n Even if you don’t find a mention of one, it is a good idea just to enter into the site search “equipment exchange” in case you can’t find it.<\/p>\n Basically, an equipment exchange is an online listing of classified ads where you can post up any equipment in your state, and you can sell, donate, buy, or put up a request for equipment. In most cases it is a process which is handled between individuals without any interaction with the program, they just provide the platform.<\/p>\n This is not always the case though, sometimes a state will refurbish equipment and then post it on an exchange, rather than distributing it through centers and groups in the community.<\/p>\n As I have already said, I have listed all the exchanges I could find in the section on statewide programs here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”donateshowerchairloan” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A loan closet is a resource of equipment which is loaned out either long term or short term to residents of the area that the loan closet functions in also<\/p>\n Loan closets may work with lots of different partners – AT programs, nonprofits, charities or other – or can be small charitable affairs just operating in one town rather than across a state or region.<\/p>\n In general, to use a loan closet, you have to be a resident of that area or state.<\/p>\n If you have trouble finding one<\/strong>, you can also search for “Medical Equipment Lending Closets”<\/strong> or “Medical Equipment Lending Libraries”.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you don’t know where to search other than online, check with –<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”donateshowerchairrecycle” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n These centers may be small independent groups manned by community volunteers, or they can be larger nonprofits, or companies, partnered with a government program, such as a state AT project.<\/p>\n Some run large chains of outlets, or centers, sell equipment at a low cost, or distribute it to those who can’t afford to buy it.<\/p>\n They will typically have standards of sanitation, and won’t want equipment which is too old or too damaged.<\/p>\n Very often, if you just want a center where you can drop off equipment near you, you will find these are good places to start.<\/p>\n I have listed the ones which operate statewide in my list of statewide projects here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”donateshowerchairinter” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some organizations listed below such as Goodwill and Easterseals have stores and affiliates all over the US.<\/span><\/p>\n You will be able to use the store locators on their websites to find the nearest one, so you can easily drop off your shower chair at their locale.<\/p>\n Some of these organizations may organize a pickup, or you may have to pay to send the shower chair if you can’t get there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Donations of medical equipment are accepted and sen to the developing world.<\/p>\n To find out about donating, use the link here – https:\/\/awhealth.org\/donate-medical-equipment\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||10px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n There are affiliates all over the US with centers you can donate equipment.<\/p>\n For your local Easterseals affiliate, go here – https:\/\/www.easterseals.com\/connect-locally\/<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can donate equipment and medical supplies.<\/p>\n The page for donating is here –\u00a0https:\/\/www.esperanca.org\/donate-supplies\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n To see their equipment wishlist, visit here –\u00a0https:\/\/www.esperanca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Medical-Supply-Wishlist.pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Esperenca works mostly with projects in Latin and Central America.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The organization accepts donations of medical equipment, distributes it to under-sourced hospitals in developing countries.<\/p>\n For Global Links information on donating this is the website page – https:\/\/www.globallinks.org\/our-work\/programs\/medical-surplus-recovery-program\/individual-and-community-surplus-recovery<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n The organization accepts donations of wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, ramps and physical therapy and occupational therapy equipment.<\/p>\n Here’s the link to their donations’ page with all the information\u00a0 – http:\/\/www.globalmobilityusa.org\/equipment-and-in-kind-donations<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n They don’t take shower chairs, but you may have something else they do accept which you would like to donate.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Donations of shower chairs are accepted in their local Goodwill stores all across the US.<\/p>\n To find your local store, go to this page on their website – https:\/\/www.goodwill.org\/locator\/<\/a><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n Hero recycles and sells in its local store and also distributes equipment around the world with medical mission teams.<\/p>\n Donations have to be dropped off at their store, which will be a little difficult if you aren’t local to Fargo, North Dakota.<\/p>\n This is the donation page for individuals on their website –\u00a0https:\/\/www.herofargo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IndividualSupplies.pdf<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MedShare accepts donations of medical equipment and distributes to communities in need around the world.<\/p>\n There are three MedShare distribution centers where you can donate equipment.<\/p>\n Check this on the MedShare website –\u00a0https:\/\/www.medshare.org\/<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The organization accepts donations of medical equipment from individuals at their warehouse in Cleveland, Ohio.<\/p>\n You can find out more about donations here –\u00a0https:\/\/www.medwish.org\/give\/<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The organization accepts all kinds of durable medical equipment including shower chairs which sends to communities around the world.<\/p>\n To donate, you need to visit this page on their website – http:\/\/www.medicalbridges.org\/donate\/medical-supplies-and-equipment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The organization distributes donated medical equipment to the developing world.<\/p>\n Here is the page on donating –\u00a0https:\/\/projectcure.org\/donate-supplies-equipment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n REMEDY furnishes medical supplies and equipment to global aid to help to those in need.<\/p>\n REMEDY accept donations of durable medical equipment from individuals, which they then redistribute through global aid.<\/p>\n Use this web page to donate to REMEDY – https:\/\/www.med-eq.org\/Login\/form.aspx?type=donate&quick=1<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can donate all types of medical equipment.<\/p>\n To find out how to donate, go here\u00a0 – https:\/\/satruck.org\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n You can even\u00a0schedule a free pickup !<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can donate medical equipment, which will be given to underserved communities.<\/p>\n To donate, go to this website page here – http:\/\/www.pqmd.org\/pillars\/donation-guidelines\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row module_id=”pickyourstate” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”donateshowerchairwherestate” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n If you click on your state, you will see the options available for donating medical equipment, including shower chairs, near to where you live. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ custom_padding=”||28px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Alabama<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Alaska<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Arizona<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Arkansas<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n California<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Colorado<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Connecticut<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Delaware<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Florida<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Georgia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Hawaii<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Idaho<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Illinois<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Indiana<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Iowa<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Kansas<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Kentucky<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Louisiana<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Maine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Maryland<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Massachusetts<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Michigan<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Minnesota<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Mississippi<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Missouri<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Montana<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Nebraska<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Nevada<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n New Hampshire<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n New Jersey<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n New Mexico<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n New York<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n North Carolina<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n North Dakota<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\nNational Charities and nonprofit organizations<\/h2>\n
State Assistive Technology Programs<\/h2>\n
Step 1\/ – Here’s a screenshot of the page you will go to<\/h4>\n
Step 2\/<\/h4>\n
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Step 3\/<\/h4>\n
Online Equipment Exchanges<\/h2>\n
Medical equipment loan closets<\/h2>\n
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Recycling\/Refurbishment\/Reuse Programs<\/h2>\n
Organizations working nationally or internationally which accept donations of medical equipment, including shower chairs<\/h2>\n
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Advocates for World Health<\/h3>\n
Easterseals<\/h3>\n
Esperenca<\/h3>\n
Global Linksa<\/h3>\n
Global Mobility USA<\/h3>\n
Goodwill<\/h3>\n
HERO Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization<\/h3>\n
Med Share<\/h3>\n
MedWish<\/h3>\n
Medical Bridges<\/h3>\n
Project Cure<\/h3>\n
REMEDY – Recovered Medical Equipment for the developing World<\/h3>\n
Salvation Army<\/h3>\n
The Partnership for Quality Medical Donations<\/h3>\n
Where to donate medical equipment in near me ?<\/h2>\n
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