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Do you have used medical equipment in good condition that you, or your loved one, no longer need ? Well, here’s a comprehensive guide to where you can donate it in Greater Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
Where to donate used medical equipment in Los Angeles ? In Greater Los Angeles you can donate used medical equipment to –<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n You can also donate used medical equipment person-to-person, in Los Angeles, using online platforms and social media sites such as –<\/strong><\/p>\n Or<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You will find links to my guides on how to use each of these online platforms to donate your medical equipment. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_toggle title=”Contents with Quick Links” open=”on” module_id=”#donrotSJ” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_ul_font=”||||||||” body_ul_text_color=”#59bdd6″ border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_color_all=”#3648ed” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Donate to Ability Tools<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Donate to Reuse and Recycling Centers<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Donate to Independent Living Centers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Donate to Goodwill stores\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Donate to Salvation Army stores <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Donate to Thrift stores<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Donate to Loan Closets <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Donating used medical equipment to Senior Centers in Greater Los Angeles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Donating used medical equipment to Veteran Centers in Greater Los Angeles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Donate online in your area <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Organizations who may know where to donate used medical equipment in near me in Los Angeles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Tax deductions on donations of used medical equipment<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _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=”LAdonability” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ability tools is the program in charge of Assistive Technology in California.<\/p>\n <\/strong>Ability Tools runs an Assistive Technology Exchange<\/strong>\u00a0website<\/strong> where durable medical equipment is posted for loan, donation or for free.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Assistive Technology Exchange<\/strong>\u00a0website<\/strong> is here – http:\/\/abilitytools.org\/services\/at-exchange-transition.php<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Ability Tools is partners with a number of with Reuse Programs to post their available inventory on the <\/span>Assistive Technology Exchange<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>website, and also to distribute the posted equipment in their particular regions of California.<\/strong><\/p>\n “The reuse programs accept assistive technology and medical devices, repair and sanitize them and offer them to people with disabilities for free or at low cost.” – Source here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n The Reuse programs which work specifically with Ability Tools<\/strong> are known as the California Assistive Technology Reuse Coalition.<\/strong><\/p>\n To find out a lot more about how all this works, who to contact, the reuse centers in the Greater Los Angeles area you can go to my article – “The Ultimate Guide To Used Medical Equipment In California”<\/a> and read about the AT Program, the Reuse Centers and Ability Tools AT Exchange.<\/strong><\/p>\n I will be listing here in this article the Reuse Centers which serve Los Angeles and their contact information.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/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=”LAdonreusecen” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you have used medical equipment to donate, you can call one of the centers listed below and work out how to donate your equipment to them.<\/p>\n These reuse centers will post the equipment on the AT Exchange and also look for people in need in their area who can use your donation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n The greater Los Angeles chapter of the ALS Association (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) runs a “loan closet” for members in Greater Los Angeles.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To donate equipment you need to go to the website, I have provided a link below, and where you can find out the process, or give them a call on the phone number below.<\/strong><\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0818 865 8067<\/p>\n Website: http:\/\/webgw.alsa.org\/<\/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″ _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 _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n The Dayle McIntosh Center’s reuse, recycle and repair program serves people\u00a0 with disabilities that reside in Orange County.<\/p>\n The Center accepts donations of used assistive technology devices and durable medical equipment, refurbishing and sanitizing all the items, making them available for reuse.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The items available change constantly, but examples of donated equipment includes –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> Phone:<\/strong> 714 621 3300<\/p>\n Website: https:\/\/daylemc.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n To find out about donating equipment,<\/strong> you can either –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/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 _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n The SCRS-IL will accept donations of assistive devices that are “gently used” and in working order including –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n To donate your used medical equipment, call one of the office numbers below,\u00a0 and ask for the AT Facilitator.<\/strong> <\/p>\n Arcadia Office Address:<\/strong> Phone:<\/strong> 626 239 6012<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Downey Office Address:<\/strong> Phone:<\/strong> 562 862 6531<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pasadena Office Address:<\/strong> Phone:<\/strong> 626 587 5010<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/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 _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n CALIF reassigns assistive technology devices, under the AT Reuse Capacity Building Grant, to those who can benefit from them.<\/p>\n \u00a0You can donate\u00a0items such as –<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n To donate used medical equipment, give them a call at the phone number below.<\/strong><\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0213 627 0477<\/p>\n Website: https:\/\/califilc.webs.com<\/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″ _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 _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n CAS provides the free loan of wheelchairs, and other durable medical equipment, to residents in Pasadena for in-home use, and to its neighboring communities.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can donate all kinds of used durable medical equipment –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n To make a donation you can phone on the number below and find out more<\/strong> – the website says to just drop by during “hours of operation” (of course if this is during the Covid-19 Pandemic that will be different) – take a look this page of the website 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=”4.16″ _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 _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>626 793 1696<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Website:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/www.convalescentaidsociety.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The CAC in Riverside has an equipment reuse program which takes donations of –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To donate your used equipment phone the number listed below.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>951 274 0358 x103<\/p>\n Website:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/ilcac.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”State Wide Programs” _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 _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The society loans DME on to individuals living in Los Angeles County who lack the financial resources or insurance coverage to access in-home DME for their rehabilitation, or recovery, from illness or injury. Donations of items that are in clean and serviceable condition are accepted.<\/p>\n The Durable Medical Equipment Aid Society has no physical offices, so that any donations have to be scheduled.<\/p>\n If you would like to donate any of the items below, just call the phone number below.<\/p>\n You can schedule a pick-up or a drop-off for the donation over the phone.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
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The “Table of Contents” below has Quick links to all the different sections, so if there is one you prefer to investigate, you can jump straight to it.<\/p>\n\n
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Donate used medical equipment to the California Assistive Technology Program in Los Angeles<\/h2>\n
Ability Tools – the California Assistive Technology Program<\/h3>\n
Donate used medical equipment to reuse centers working with Ability Tools in Greater Los Angeles<\/h2>\n
ALS Association, Los Angeles Chapter<\/h3>\n
P.O. Box 565
Agoura Hills, CA 91376-0565<\/p>\nDAYLE MCINTOSH CENTER (DMC) Reuse, Repair and Recycle Program DAYLE MCINTOSH CENTER (DMC) (Orange County)<\/h3>\n
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501 N. Brookhurst Street, #102
Anaheim, CA 92801<\/p>\n\n
Southern California Resource Services for Independent Living (SCRS-IL)<\/h3>\n
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\nWebsite:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/scrs-ilc.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
\n1165 Clark St,
\nArcadia, CA 91006<\/p>\n
\n7830 Quill Drive, Ste D
\nDowney, CA 90242<\/p>\n
\n2023 Lincoln Ave,
\nPasadena, CA 91103<\/p>\nCommunities Actively Living Independent and Free (CALIF)<\/h3>\n
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634 South Spring Street, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90014<\/p>\nConvalescent Aid Society – CAS<\/h3>\n
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3255 East Foothill Boulevard,
Pasadena, CA 91107<\/p>\n<\/a><\/strong>Community Access Center (CAC)<\/h3>\n
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6848 Magnolia Avenue, Suite 150
Riverside, CA 92506<\/p>\nThe Durable Medical Equipment Aid Society<\/h3>\n
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