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If you have a blood glucose monitor in your possession, for which you no longer have a use, you can donate it on any number of platforms and help out other people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Where to donate a blood glucose monitor ? It is possible to donate blood glucose monitors to a large variety of organizations, and on online platforms, including<\/strong> – <\/span>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, private individuals on classified websites and social media platforms with marketplaces, and senior centers and veterans centers.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _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 blood glucose monitors to State Assistive Technology Programs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Donating blood glucose monitors to refurbishing and reuse Centers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Donating blood glucose monitors to Centers for Independent Living<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Donating blood glucose monitors to Loan Closets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n National and international organizations which accept medical equipment donations<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n Online listing sites where you can donate blood glucose monitors near you<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Donating blood glucose monitors in your neighborhood\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Organizations near you which may know where to donate blood glucose monitors<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Reasons why your blood glucose monitor may not be accepted<\/a><\/strong><\/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=”4.21.0″ _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=”donatebloodatprogram” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n State Assistive Technology Programs (AT Programs)\u00a0 –<\/span><\/strong> each state in the US, plus four territories and Puerto Rico, all receive a government grant to set up a program to promote accessibility within a state to assistive technology.<\/p>\n These programs will typically have equipment lending libraries, demonstration centers and a network of reuse and refurbishing centers, with which they coordinate to give access to the public to assistive technology devices, including durable medical equipment.<\/p>\n Your blood glucose monitor would make a generous gift to those who get their equipment through the program in your state.<\/p>\n If you find out more about donating your blood glucose monitor to your State AT Program, just click on your state in the list below.<\/strong><\/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=”donatebloodrefurbishing” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Medical equipment refurbishment and reuse centers are another good place to donate medical equipment to.<\/p>\n The centers will take your used blood glucose monitor, sanitize it, fix it (if need be) and then find a new home for it, generally speaking, with someone who has a low income, no health insurance, or an elderly person in need.<\/p>\n Non-profit organizations often run both types of centers, and they, in particular, will work to keep the costs as low as possible, in order that they may redistribute the equipment for free or at as low of a cost as possible, making them a great option for your donation.<\/p>\n To make sure that your donation is not being resold at a high price, you can always ask if they will resell your equipment or gift it to someone.<\/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=”donatebloodindependent” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Centers for Independent Living very often operate durable medical equipment loan closets and appreciate donations of new or used equipment to help support the needs of their members.<\/span><\/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 To find the nearest center to you, check 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=”donatebloodloancloset” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Donating your blood glucose monitor to a medical equipment loan closet is something which can make a huge difference, and is highly recommended – the more people do this, the greater the impact can be. These closets play a key role in providing durable medical equipment to community members in need, particularly seniors and individuals with disabilities. <\/span><\/p>\n Your equipment, once donated, will be made available for borrowing, which is usually done free of charge. On occasion, with larger and more costly pieces of equipment, a deposit may be requested.<\/span><\/p>\n Loan closets can vary greatly in size, encompassing large-scale operations managed by non-profit organizations which can serve an entire state, down to small setups run by a few motivated local volunteers out of a small garage for just their neighborhood.<\/span><\/p>\n To find a loan closet near you, start by doing some simple online searches, and contacting the following key places –<\/p>\n <\/strong>To find Lions Clubs in your area, take a quick look at my guide here – How To Find A Lions Club Near Me ? A Very Quick Illustrated Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n To find Rotary Clubs in your area, take a quick look at my guide 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 –\u00a0 (<\/strong>Jewish medical equipment loan closets) Run by, and for, members of the Jewish community, they will always be grateful for the gift of a blood glucose monitor.<\/p>\n You can search here for a loan closet on the Chesed Match website<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In Michigan, Wisconsin, Northern Indiana or Northern Illinois, you will find that there is a comprehensive network of medical equipment loan closets. <\/strong>The network comprises several hundred loan closets, and they have all been very kindly listed on one website – loanclosets.org.<\/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 If you are in one of the areas listed above, and you want to donate your blood glucose monitor to one of the loan closets, you can find one here – https:\/\/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=”donatebloodinter” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To donate your blood glucose monitor, locate a store near you and give them a call – https:\/\/www.goodwill.org\/locator\/<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nDonating blood glucose monitors to State Assistive Technology Programs<\/h2>\n
Click on your state to go to your State AT Program website<\/h3>\n
Donating blood glucose monitors to Refurbishment and Reuse Centers<\/h2>\n
Donating blood glucose monitors to Centers for Independent Living<\/h2>\n
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Donating blood glucose monitors to community Medical Equipment Loan Closets<\/h2>\n
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Great Lakes Loan Closets<\/h3>\n
National and International organizations which accept donations of blood glucose monitors<\/h2>\n
Goodwill<\/h4>\n
<\/span>Salvation Army<\/h4>\n