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If you own a “gently used” working mobility scooter which you no longer use, donating it to any number of different organizations, or online, would make an amazing gift, and most likely a huge impact in the life of someone who needs it.<\/p>\n
This article is a straightforward guide to how and where you donate mobility scooters to really help one or more other people.<\/p>\n
Where to donate a mobility scooter ? A gently used mobility scooter can be donated to –<\/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=”4.17.1″ _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=”4.21.2″ _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 to programs specifically requesting mobility scooters<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Donating mobility scooters to State Assistive Technology Programs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Donating a mobility scooter to refurbishing and reuse Centers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Donating a mobility scooter to Centers for Independent Living<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Donating a mobility scooter 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 a mobility scooter near you<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Donating a mobility scooter in your neighborhood\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Organizations near you which may know where to donate a mobility scooter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Reasons why your mobility scooter 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=”4.21.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro and Answer” module_id=”donatemobilityscooters” _builder_version=”4.21.2″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n You are going to have plenty of options for a new home for your mobility scooter, but to start, here are the charities specifically making appeals for the donation of mobility scooters –<\/p>\n The foundation accepts donations of power wheelchairs and mobility scooters.<\/strong><\/p>\n You can find the information by starting here on their website –\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n FODAC asks for power chairs, so in some instance a scooter may be what they are looking for, but you need to call and check that.<\/p>\n The website is here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Get A Cane accepts all kinds of mobility equipment donations, so again, I would give them a call.<\/p>\n Their website is here<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is a “statewide Durable Medical Equipment” reuse program, and they also specifically ask for power operated vehicles, which includes scooters.<\/p>\n The website is here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n The MDA accepts donations of mobility scooters at their different locales across the US.<\/p>\n The website is here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is a business, but they resell the refurbished mobility scooters at 50-90% off the MRSP<\/p>\n The website is here<\/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=”4.17.1″ _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=”donateneckbraceatprogram” _builder_version=”4.21.2″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n State Assistive Technology Programs (AT Programs)\u00a0 –<\/span><\/strong> accept donations of assistive devices and durable medical equipment.<\/p>\n These programs receive a grant, so they may increase access to assistive technology devices (includes durable medical equipment and mobility equipment) for state residents. Their primary focus is low income families, the elderly and disabled families.<\/p>\n State AT Programs increased access to assistive technology devices for the public through –<\/p>\n Your mobility scooter donation will be added to the catalog of equipment available, and loaned to others who use the AT program to gain access to the equipment that they require.<\/p>\n If you wish to learn more about donating to your particular state AT program, 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\n
Donating to programs specifically requesting mobility scooters<\/h2>\n
American Mobility Outreach<\/h3>\n
FODAC<\/h3>\n
Get A Cane<\/h3>\n
The Kansas Equipment Exchange<\/h3>\n
Muscular Dsytrophy Association<\/h3>\n
Mobility Equipment Recyclers of New England<\/h3>\n
Donating a mobility scooter to State Assistive Technology Programs<\/h2>\n
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Click on your state to go to your State AT Program website<\/h3>\n