[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Title\/Intro\/Answer” _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″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro and Answer” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
For those of you with “gently used” elderly equipment that you no longer require, it’s a wonderful act to donate it to someone who really needs it. If you have everything that you need, it is hard to understand the impact that your donation can have on someone else’s life. Elderly equipment in good shape, such as mobility equipment, daily living aids, and assistive devices can be donated to any number of organizations, as well as person to person with a private individual online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The opportunities for making donations of “gently used” elderly equipment include – 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, senior centers, veterans centers and local churches. You can also donate directly to private individuals on classified listing websites and social media platforms with marketplaces<\/b>.<\/b><\/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 elderly equipment and other used medical equipment to State Assistive Technology Programs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Donating elderly equipment to refurbishing and reuse Centers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Donating elderly equipment to Centers for Independent Living<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Donating elderly equipment to Medical Equipment Loan Closets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n National and international organizations which accept durable medical equipment donations<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n Online listing sites where you can donate elderly equipment near you<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Donating elderly equipment in your neighborhood\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Organizations near you which may know where to donate elderly equipment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Reasons why your elderly equipment 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=”donateelderlyatprogram” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Assistive Technology Programs (AT Programs) <\/span><\/strong>are statewide programs designed to increase public access to assistive technology devices. There is a focus on helping those on low incomes, the disabled and the elderly.<\/p>\n Assistive technology devices includes pretty much all forms of elderly equipment – they are devices which help an individual complete a task that they otherwise would be unable to complete.<\/p>\n You and any resident in the state may apply for equipment demonstrations, and equipment loans<\/strong> from their state AT program, and you can add to the supply of equipment available by donating yours to your state’s AT Program.<\/p>\n Simply click on your state in the list below if you wish to learn more about donating to your state program. Doing so will bring you to your state website.<\/strong><\/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=”donateelderlyrefurbishing” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Refurbishment centers take equipment donations and, if necessary, will do any maintenance that they feel is required, as well as sanitizing it, and then redistribute the items. <\/span><\/p>\n A reuse center will take your equipment and, if it is in good enough condition, will offer it to someone else.<\/span><\/p>\n If you donate your elderly equipment to a refurbishment or reuse center, both will redistribute it, in the majority of cases, to individuals without insurance, who have a very low income or to disabled individuals.<\/span><\/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=”donateelderlyindependent” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Centers for Independent Living provide –<\/span><\/p>\n “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<\/a><\/p>\n It is common for Centers for Independent Living to run loan closets of all types of elderly equipment for the benefit of their disabled members, and they will gratefully receive donation of “gently used” equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n To find your nearest Center for Independent Living<\/span>, 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=”donateelderlyloancloset” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n What is a medical equipment loan closet ? <\/span><\/p>\n It is a stock of durable medical equipment which is lent out into the local, or wider community – it may service a small neighborhood, a whole town, a county, or part of a state.<\/span><\/p>\n Some loan closets will lend equipment to anyone in their community, and others loan equipment to those who qualify on a needs basis – those with the greatest need come first.<\/span><\/p>\n By donating to a loan closet, you can again make a difference in lots of people’s lives with your gently used elderly equipment, and it<\/span> will typically be available for borrowing free.<\/span><\/p>\n How to find medical equipment loan closet near you ?<\/strong><\/p>\n I suggest doing what I do, which is to start by doing a few specific searches and inquiries –<\/p>\n <\/strong>To locate a Lions Club in your area, check out my article here – How To Find A Lions Club Near Me ? A Very Quick Illustrated Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n To locate a Rotary Club in your area, 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> these are Jewish community medical equipment loan closets.<\/p>\n They are available to, and run by, members of the Jewish community.<\/p>\n To find one, just take a look on the Chesed Match website<\/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=”donateelderlyinter” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To donate your elderly equipment, locate a store near you and give them a call. Here’s the store locator – https:\/\/www.goodwill.org\/locator\/<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nDonating elderly equipment to Assistive Technology Programs<\/h2>\n
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Click on your state to go to your AT program website<\/h3>\n
Donating elderly equipment to Refurbishment and Reuse Centers<\/h2>\n
Donating elderly equipment to a Center for Independent Living<\/h2>\n
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Donating elderly equipment to Medical Equipment Loan Closets<\/h2>\n
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National and International organizations which accept elderly equipment donations<\/h2>\n
Goodwill<\/h4>\n
<\/span>Salvation Army<\/h4>\n