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Finding used medical equipment for the home in San Francisco is relatively simple to do, you just have to make sure that it is clean and safe to use.<\/p>\n
You also don’t always have to pay for the used medical equipment. Many non-profit organizations and community groups offer the equipment for free, either on loan, or permanently, in addition to a number of online platforms where you can find it both for sale, and for free, in your area.<\/p>\n
It may not seem obvious, at first, where all the opportunities are to be found, so let’s dive in.<\/p>\n
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In San Francisco, you can get used medical equipment from –<\/strong><\/p>\n You can also find used medical equipment, in San Francisco, using online platforms and social media sites such as –<\/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=”4.16″ _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_toggle title=”CONTENTS – Overview & Quick Links” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _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” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n California State Assistive Technology Program and refurbishing programs (mostly free)<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Used medical equipment from Ability Tools – the California State Assistive Technology Program<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The Ability Tools AT Exchange<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n CATRC Medical Equipment Reuse Programs in San Francisco<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Ability Tools Device Lending and Demo Centers<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Independent Reuse programs and loan closets (most loan closets are free) <\/strong><\/p>\n Centers for Independent Living<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Used medical equipment loan closets\u00a0 in San Francisco<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Senior Centers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Veteran Centers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n How to find free used medical equipment near me in San Francisco ?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Buying used medical equipment from medical supply stores and thrift stores<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Buying used medical equipment in San Francisco<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Stores selling used medical equipment in the San Francisco area<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Goodwill stores selling used medical equipment in San Francisco<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Salvation Army stores selling used medical equipment in San Francisco<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Online listings and social media sites How to find used medical equipment online for sale, or free, near me in San Francisco<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n How to find used medical equipment for sale, or free, near me in San Francisco on Craigslist<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n How to find used medical equipment for sale, or free, near me in San Francisco on freecycle.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n How to find used medical equipment for sale, or free, near me in San Francisco on UsedHME.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/strong>How to find used medical equipment for sale or free, near me in San Francisco on Facebook<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n How to find used medical equipment for sale, or free, near me in San Francisco on Nextdoor.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n How to find used medical equipment for sale near me in San Francisco, on OfferUp.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n How to find used medical equipment near me in San Francisco, on eBay<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/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=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Throughout this article, I will be referring to “assistive technology devices”, <\/strong>as wells as “durable medical equipment” <\/strong>and “home medical equipment”<\/strong>.<\/p>\n An “assistive technology device”<\/strong> is a device which is used to accomplish a task, without which,<\/strong> an individual with a certain disability, medical condition, or injury, is unable to complete. Assistive technology devices can be as high-tech as a voice device for speech assistance, or low-tech as a jar opener, or a walker. Organizations working with the redistribution of assistive technology devices, <\/strong>durable medical equipment and home medical equipment, will be considered as a sub-category of assistive technology devices.<\/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=”usedequipabilityfran” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Each state in the US has a program to increase public access to assistive technology devices.<\/p>\n In California, the program is called “ABILITY TOOLS”.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n The Ability Tools program, to fulfill its mandate, contracts with a number of agencies and non-profit organizations –<\/p>\n 1) It works with a coalition of “Reuse Programs” called the CATRC – The California Assistive Technology Reuse Coalition – <\/strong>to organize all the refurbishment and re-allocation of used medical equipment which it is donated.<\/strong><\/p>\n The CATRC website is here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n These reuse centers are spread throughout California.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2) Ability Tools runs a “Device Lending and Demonstration Center program”<\/strong> across California, by contracting with different agencies to provide these services in their area of California.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ABILITY TOOLS <\/strong>offers, in San Francisco, to those in need who qualify –<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/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=”4.16″ _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=”freeexchangesf” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/strong>Ability Tools has an online Assistive Technology Exchange<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The participating CATRC members, post their inventories of\u00a0 the refurbished used medical equipment on the AT Exchange, so that everyone can see what is available – the different reuse centers and the public.<\/p>\n Anyone can take a look at what is posted on the AT Exchange.<\/p>\n The Assistive Technology Exchange<\/strong> is here – http:\/\/abilitytools.org\/services\/at-exchange-transition.php<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n I have an illustrated article with instructions on how to use the AT Exchange included, “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=”4.16″ _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=”usedequipcatrcfran” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To find out if you qualify for free, or low cost durable medical equipment on a loan or a permanent basis, just contact the CATRC center in your area.<\/p>\n Below, I have listed the CATRC Reuse Center for San Francisco.<\/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=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ReCares is the CATRC center for San Francisco, and also for the East Bay Area.<\/p>\n Their website is here – http:\/\/homecares.org\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The center collects and refurbishes “gently” used medical equipment, such as the items listed below –<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can give them a call to find out how you qualify for any equipment loans, or alternatively, contact Ability Tools at the website address I gave earlier<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The ReCares head office is in Oakland –<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ReCares<\/p>\n 2619 Broadway<\/p>\n Oakland, CA 94612<\/p>\n Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0510 251 2273<\/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” 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=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n They also have satellite offices –<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n The alleyway of 63 Dorland St Phone: 415 487 5405<\/p>\n No website<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Marin Medical Equipment Recyclers<\/strong><\/p>\n 3100 Kerner Blvd Phone<\/strong>: 415 388 8198<\/p>\n Website:\u00a0https:\/\/marinmer.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=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n The Marin Medical Equipment Recyclers <\/strong>site has equipment such as –<\/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=”4.16″ _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=”usedequipdemofran” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Ability Tools Device Lending and Demonstration Center in San Francisco is run by the Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco.<\/strong><\/p>\n The center provides “short term loans” (up to 30 days) of assistive technology devices – the loans are really there to help a user to determine if a piece of equipment is right for their needs, before they buy it, or as a stop gap before the equipment they have purchased arrives.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco (ILRCSF) 825 Howard St, Street Level,<\/p>\n San Francisco, CA 94103<\/p>\n Phone:<\/strong> 415 543 6222<\/p>\n Website: https:\/\/www.ilrcsf.org\/get-support\/assistive\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _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=”usedequipcilfran” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For individuals with disabilities, Centers for Independent Living, or CIL’s, provide support and services, so that they may live in the community independently.<\/p>\n CIL’s very often maintain free medical equipment loan closets for their members.<\/p>\n If you are a person with disabilities, you can contact the CIL in San Francisco and see if you qualify for any short-term or indefinite term loans of durable medical equipment.<\/p>\n There is one CIL in San Francisco –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco (ILRCSF) 825 Howard St, Street Level,<\/p>\n San Francisco, CA 94103<\/p>\n Phone:<\/strong> 415 543 6222<\/p>\n Website: https:\/\/www.ilrcsf.org\/get-support\/assistive\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n To find other CIL’s in the Bay Area<\/strong>, there is a list here –<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.cfilc.org\/find-ilc\/?search=Bay%20Area<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Community medical equipment loan closets are a fabulous resource, and most cities have them, but you have to do a bit of digging to find them.<\/p>\n Typically, the loan closets are free to use, and available to all those in the community who have a need to loan an item of durable medical equipment.<\/p>\n Very often hidden away in their communities, they are a resource that not too many people are aware of, so I have included a section further down this article, in which I outline where you can start digging and asking about loan closets, and other resources in your neighborhood of San Francisco.<\/p>\n I have only been able to find 2 loan closets, so far, in San Francisco which I find rather surprising, but there are doubtless many more.<\/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=”usedequiploanfran” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A Soldier’s Dove<\/strong><\/p>\n A Soldier’s Dove is an SF Bay Area nonprofit organization where non and under-insured individuals in need, can receive donations of sanitized, and repaired, gently used medical equipment.<\/p>\n The organization donates, to those in need, items such as –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can use the contact info below to find out about if you qualify for their help –<\/b><\/p>\n Email at – asoldiersdove@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n Website<\/strong>:\u00a0https:\/\/www.soldiersdove.org\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Phone<\/strong>: 650 590 9111<\/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=”4.16″ _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 module_id=”SFALC” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The organization loans out used medical equipment such as –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NorCal SCI has an online gallery of free equipment where they post donated equipment here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n To receive their help with equipment, you must make a request for particular items, and show how you qualify as “a person in need”.<\/p>\n To make a request for equipment, you need to go to this website page here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n You can also contact NorCal SCI by email<\/strong> and ask any questions you may have –\u00a0 info@norcalsci.org,<\/strong> or just give them a call at the number below.<\/p>\n Website<\/strong>: \n
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Used medical equipment from “Ability Tools”, the California State Assistive Technology Program<\/h2>\n
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The Ability Tools AT Exchange<\/h3>\n
CATRC medical equipment reuse programs in San Francisco<\/h2>\n
ReCares (formerly Home Cares)<\/h3>\n
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Ability Tools Device Lending and Demo Center for San Francisco<\/h2>\n
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Medical equipment loan closets in San Francisco<\/h2>\n
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NorCal SCI (Northern California Spinal Injury)<\/h4>\n
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