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There is plenty of free medical equipment out there, if you know where to look. But be aware that most of it will be used equipment, and that does come with risks, and you must properly check the equipment for cracks and faulty parts.<\/p>\n
That said, I have put together a list of organizations giving away free medical equipment, websites where free equipment is posted by private individuals, places to buy cheap used medical equipment, along with instructions on how to apply where necessary.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n You can also find free used medical equipment in Sacramento using online platforms and social media sites such as –<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_toggle title=”CONTENTS – Overview & Quick Links” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _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 Free medical equipment from Ability Tools – the California State Assistive Technology Program<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The Ability Tools AT Exchange<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Free medical equipment from the California Assistive Technology Reuse Coalition<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Ability Tools Device Lending and Demo Centers in Sacramento<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Centers for Independent Living in Sacramento<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Medical equipment loan Closets in Sacramento<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Senior Centers in Sacramento<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Veteran Centers in Sacramento<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Free medical equipment online near me in Sacramento<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Free medical equipment on Medicaid in California<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Can you get fee home medical equipment with Medicare ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Where to ask about free medical equipment in your neighborhood in Sacramento<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Where to get cheaper medical equipment in Sacramento<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”freeabilitysac” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The task of developing access to assistive technology devices in California falls to “ABILITY TOOLS”, <\/strong>the California State Assistive Technology Program.<\/strong><\/p>\n Durable medical equipment synonymous with assistive technology devices for our purposes – devices which help you to accomplish tasks of daily living, which you otherwise could not accomplish.<\/p>\n To fulfill its mission, Ability Tools has contracted “The California Assistive Technology Reuse Coalition”.<\/strong><\/p>\n CATRC – <\/strong>is a coalition of “Reuse Programs”.<\/p>\n The coalition reuse programs collect and refurbish used medical equipment, for Ability Tools, put it on the system and find it new homes with individuals in need.<\/p>\n “The reuse programs accept donations of assistive technology devices and medical equipment, repair, and sanitize them, and then offer them to people with disabilities for free, or at low cost.” – Source here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ABILITY TOOLS offers the following home medical equipment and assistive devices to residents of California in need –<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ability Tools does also off the opportunity to some who do not qualify for free loans of equipment, the chance to buy refurbished durable medical equipment at greatly reduced prices.<\/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″ 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 module_id=”freeexchangesac” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/strong>Ability Tools runs an online Assistive Technology Exchange<\/strong> for California.<\/p>\n CATRC members all post their inventories of the medical equipment that they have refurbished on the AT Exchange, which allows all the centers to see what is currently available – as well as the public.<\/p>\n Items on the site are free, for sale or loan.<\/p>\n The Assistive Technology Exchange<\/strong> is here – http:\/\/abilitytools.org\/services\/at-exchange-transition.php<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Here’s my illustrated article with instructions on how to use the AT Exchange included in it, “Free Medical Equipment In California: How And Where To Get It”<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”freecatrcsac” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can see the CATRC website here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n To see if you are eligible for free durable medical equipment on a loan or a permanent basis, contact the CATRC center in your area.<\/p>\n The CATRC Reuse Center for Sacramento Easter Seals Superior California.<\/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” locked=”off” 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=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Easter Seals Superior CA loans durable medical equipment to 13 counties, including Sacramento County.<\/p>\n Items you can borrow include –<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>916 485 6711<\/p>\n Website:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.easterseals.com\/superior-ca\/<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n _____________________<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”freedemosac” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-1px|||” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ability Tools has a Device Lending and Demonstration Center in Sacramento.<\/p>\n Assistive technology devices are loaned out on short term loans (up to 30 days).<\/p>\n The Device Lending and Demonstration Center in Sacramento –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) 1000 G Street, #100,<\/p>\n Sacramento,<\/p>\n CA95814<\/p>\n Phone:<\/strong> 800 390 2699<\/p>\n Website: https:\/\/www.ilrcsf.org\/get-support\/assistive\/<\/a> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”freecilsac” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CIL’s, provide the support and services to people with disabilities, so that they may live independently in the community, one of which is free medical equipment loan closets for their members.<\/p>\n If you are disabled, you need to be a member of a CIL to gain access to their support and services.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) 1000 G Street, #100,<\/p>\n Sacramento,<\/p>\n CA 95814<\/p>\n Phone:<\/strong> 916 325 1690<\/p>\n
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Free medical equipment from Ability Tools, the State Assistive Technology Program<\/h2>\n
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The Ability Tools AT Exchange<\/h3>\n
Free medical equipment from the California Assistive Technology Reuse Coalition<\/h2>\n
Easter Seals Superior California<\/h3>\n
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3205 Hurley Way
Sacramento, CA 95864<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n
Ability Tools Device Lending and Demo Center for Sacramento<\/h2>\n
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