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If you have a walker you no longer need, which is in pretty good condition, there are many places, organizations who work with people who need one, but cannot pay for it, as well as online platforms where you can donate person to person. So let’s take a look.<\/p>\n
You can donate your “gently used” walkers to State Assistive Technology Projects, state online equipment exchanges, reuse centers, community loan closets (state and local), bikur cholim, non-profit charities, thrift stores, medical equipment refurbishment projects, faith based organizations, local churches, on specialized and classified websites, on social media platforms with marketplaces, to senior centers and veterans centers.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/h3>\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_toggle title=”Contents Overview & Quicklinks” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _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
Donating used medical equipment to State Assistive Technology Programs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Donating walkers to refurbishing and reuse Centers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Donating used medical equipment to Centers for Independent Living<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Donating used medical equipment to Loan Closets<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n National and international organizations which accept durable medical equipment donations<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n Online sites where you can donate medical equipment near you<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Donating walkers in your neighborhood\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Organizations near you which may know where to donate equipment<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Reasons why your equipment may not be accepted<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Tax deductions<\/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 admin_label=”Intro and Answer” module_id=”donatewalkeratprogram” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Assistive Technology Programs (AT Programs) <\/strong>are established with a federal grant to increase access in a state, to what are called assistive technologies, which includes most durable medical equipment.<\/p>\n Find your state in the list below, and click on it to go to your AT Program website.<\/strong><\/p>\n Many states have non-profit<\/strong> organizations which work hand-in-hand with<\/strong> the State<\/strong> Assistive Technology Programs<\/strong>, to provide equipment for people in need who can’t afford to pay high prices, or even to pay at all.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”The lists of States” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ 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=”4.21.0″ 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=”4.21.0″ 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=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Ohio<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Oklahoma<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Oregon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Rhode Island<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n South Carolina<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n South Dakota<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Tennessee<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Texas<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Utah<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Vermont<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Virginia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Washington<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n West Virginia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Wisconsin<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Wyoming<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n District of Columbia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”donatewalkerrefurbishing” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Medical Equipment Refurbishment and Reuse Centers will both typically have programs for the redistribution of the equipment that they have received, and will make sure that your walker gets a home with someone who really need it.<\/p>\n In general, the equipment is given to those in need, either for free, or for a very low fee.<\/p>\n Medical equipment refurbishment centers and reuse centers are typically run by non-profit organizations, and the costs are kept low so that the donated items can be offered.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”donatewalkerindependent” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Centers for Independent Living will very often accept donations of new, or used, medical equipment for their members.<\/p>\n “A Center for Independent Living\u00a0 are – Designed and operated by individuals with disabilities, Centers for Independent Living (CILs) provide independent living services for people with disabilities. CILs are at the core of ACL’s independent living programs, which work to support community living and independence for people with disabilities across the nation based on the belief that all people can live with dignity, make their own choices, and participate fully in society. These programs provide tools, resources, and supports for integrating people with disabilities fully into their communities to promote equal opportunities, self-determination, and respect.”<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Source : https:\/\/acl.gov\/programs\/aging-and-disability-networks\/centers-independent-living<\/p>\n You can locate a center near you on this website<\/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” 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=”donatewalkerloancloset” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Medical equipment loan closets<\/strong> are a fantastic place to donate any new or gently used durable medical equipment. The loan closets in general will lend durable medical equipment to members of their community who need it.<\/p>\n In some cases, you may need to leave a deposit, which you will recuperate on returning the item, but in general the closets just loan out the equipment for free.<\/p>\n The loan closets may vary greatly in scale, with some being run by large non-profit organizations across a whole state, all the way down to those run by a few volunteers out of a garage.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To find a medical equipment loan closet near you<\/strong>, you can start by looking in a number of places to find out if there is one where you can donate your walker –<\/p>\n <\/strong>To find a Lions Club near you, check out my article here – How To Find A Lions Club Near Me ? A Very Quick Illustrated Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n To find a Rotary Club near you, check out my article here – How To Find A Rotary Club Near Me ? A Very Quick Illustrated Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bikur Cholim or Medical Equipment Gemacht – <\/strong>are medical equipment loan closets which are available to, and run by, members of the Jewish community.<\/p>\n You can make inquiries about these at your local synagogue, or here on the Chesed Match website<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n One of the most comprehensive networks of loan closets<\/strong> is that of the Great Lakes. It comprises a huge network of loan closets which have been set up by all sorts of groups, including churches, faith groups, senior centers, local councils, and they have all been kindly listed on one website.<\/p>\n The Great Lakes Loan Closets are designed for the residents of Michigan, Wisconsin, Northern Indiana and Northern Illinois.<\/p>\n “Loan closets typically have durable medical equipment (DME) such as wheelchairs, shower chairs, bedside commodes, walkers, crutches, canes, and high-rise toilet seats. Some may also have hospital beds or electric wheelchairs available. Each loan closet is unique, with its own set of eligibility requirements, equipment, and loan period<\/em>.” – Source – the Great Lakes Loan Closets website<\/p>\n You will\u00a0 find a link on the home page of the website if you wish to donate equipment –\u00a0https:\/\/loanclosets.org\/<\/a><\/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 module_id=”donatewalkerinter” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Here is the web page with the store locator –\u00a0https:\/\/www.goodwill.org\/locator\/<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n To donate your raised toilet seat, or anything else, go to this page on their website\u00a0 – <\/a>https:\/\/satruck.org\/<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n To find your local affiliate, go to this web page – https:\/\/www.easterseals.com\/connect-locally\/<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Their website page about donating is here –\u00a0http:\/\/www.pqmd.org\/pillars\/donation-guidelines\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Their website page about donating is here –\u00a0https:\/\/projectcure.org\/donate-supplies-equipment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n You can go to this webpage to donate equipment to REMEDY – Donating walkers and other used medical equipment to Assistive Technology Programs<\/h2>\n
Click on your state to go to your AT program website<\/h3>\n
Donating walkers to Refurbishment and Reuse Centers<\/h2>\n
Donating walkers to Centers for Independent Living<\/h2>\n
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Donating walkers to Medical Equipment Loan Closets<\/h2>\n
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Great Lakes Loan Closets<\/h3>\n
National and International organizations which accept durable medical equipment donations<\/h2>\n
Goodwill<\/h4>\n
<\/span>Salvation Army<\/h4>\n
EasterSeals<\/h4>\n
The Partnership for Quality Medical Donations<\/h4>\n
Project Cure<\/h4>\n
REMEDY – Recovered Medical Equipment for the developing World<\/h4>\n