Free Medical Equipment in Illinois

• qualifying Illinois residents who have a hearing loss or speech disability

• Other Details:  

1. 1The basic requirements to receive an amplified phone are:a) Must be a legal resident of Illinois,b) Must have standard phone service in your residence or cell phones with Bluetooth technology,c) Must complete an application which is signed by a doctor or other certifier that you have a hearing loss or speech disability,d) Demonstration site, for the Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation, of amplified or captioned (CapTel) telephones,e) Applications available; appointments recommended; walk-ins accepted,f) Free of charge to qualified individuals.
2. 2Applications are available at Chicago Hearing Society, or you can download a PDF version here. Demonstrations of the amplified telephones are available on a walk-in basis from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday; appointments are encouraged. To request a demonstration at a senior living center, church, school or other venue, please email AskCHS@anixter.org.
3. 3Demonstrations of the CaptionCall phone are available during the same hours as the ITAC amplified telephone demonstrations.

• Sources:

• How to apply | iCanConnect.org
• See if you qualify | iCanConnect.org

United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago (UCP Seguin) – Durable Medical Equipment Program

Program Description:

UCP Seguin provides life skills training, assistive technology, meaningful employment and a place to call home for people with disabilities. 

They place and support them in community jobs throughout the Greater Chicago area, including in their own social enterprises Seguin Auto Center and Seguin Garden and Gifts.

The Durable Medical Equipment program welcomes donations of equipment in clean, working condition. Through UCP Seguin’s Durable Medical Equipment program, people with temporary or permanent disabilities can secure durable medical equipment free of charge. Nearly 3,204 pieces of durable medical equipment have been given to people who otherwise could not afford them.

• Service Area:Greater Chicago area
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

1. 1Hospital beds,
2. 2Motorized and manual wheelchairs,
3. 3Pediatric therapy equipment,
4. 4Canes and
5. 5Walkers.

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• people with disabilities

• Other Details:  

1. 1For more information, contact: Matina Travis, 708.444.8460 x 230.
2. 2Infinitec is the assistive technology program of UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago. Infinitec provides information about assistive technology as well as training, equipment, and access to specialists and resources, including a searchable app database and equipment services including discount purchase programs. Their website is for Infinitec Member Agencies.

• Sources:

• DME | Durable Medical Equipment
• Infinitec Coalitions

Senior Care Volunteer Network – Durable Medical Equipment Loan Closet

Program Description:

The Senior Care Volunteer Network is a not-for-profit that serves all seniors, age 60 and over, who live in McHenry County or Sun City Huntley through their programs. 

SCVN runs the largest medical equipment loan closet in McHenry County. Items are donated and then recycled back out to those in need.

• Service Area:McHenry County
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

1. 1Wheelchairs,
2. 2Walkers,
3. 3Rolling walkers,
4. 4Bedside commodes (disposable buckets or shields are not accepted, but they are available upon loan with a donation of $5.00 to cover the cost of the item),
5. 5Shower chairs or benches,
6. 6Transport chairs,
7. 7Bed rails,
8. 8Canes, quad canes, and sometimes hurri-canes,
9. 9Knee walkers.

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• anyone

• Other Details:  

1. 1As of June 1, 2020, the SCVN Office and Loan Closet will be open to the public by appointment only. Please contact their office at 815-455-3120 to request an equipment reservation and to schedule a pickup appointment at the office during their open hours.
2. 2They will accept donations and returns on their new dedicated return days. Please check their event calendar for the next equipment drop off dates.
3. 3They ask that all donations are cleaned, sanitized and good or better condition. There is no time limit for use, but we respectfully ask that when the item is no longer needed, the borrower returns the item/s back to SCVN in the same condition it was borrowed.
4. 4Equipment loans include only items that can be cleaned, sanitized and easily maintained. They do not loan equipment that requires electricity or batteries to operate.
5. 5They do not have, nor take donations for- hospital beds, lift chairs, scooters, or other mechanical items. if you have an item that SCVN do not take, or are in need of one, contact them and they can try to connect you to those resources.
6. 6All equipment will need to be picked up at one of SCVN locations (Crystal Lake or McHenry Township) as delivery or pick up of equipment is not a service our volunteers provide.
7. 7Senior Care Volunteer Network does not charge for medical equipment loans but donations are gratefully accepted.

• Sources:

• Durable Medical Equipment Loan Closet

Devices 4 the Disabled (D4D) – Equipment

Program Description:

Devices 4 the Disabled (D4D) collects and redistributes used Durable Medical Equipment to those in need in the Chicago area. 

They refurbish used medical equipment that otherwise would end up in landfills and they provide it for free to those who need it most: those without insurance, who are underinsured or lack the finances to purchase the equipment they desperately need.

• Service Area:Chicago area
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

1. 1Crutches, walkers,
2. 2Wheelchairs,
3. 3Lifts,
4. 4Rehab chairs,
5. 5Power wheelchairs,
6. 6Scooters, and
7. 7Hospital beds.

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• persons who are uninsured, underinsured or who don’t have the financial means

• Other Details:  

1. 1D4D accepts crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, and patient lifts. We also accept rehab chairs, power wheelchairs, scooters, and hospital beds.
2. 2They do not accept items such as incontinence clothing, oxygen equipment, syringes, or bandages and large items such as van lifts, porch lifts, and stair lifts for inside a home.
3. 3D4D also routinely has the following pieces of equipment available:a) Hydraulic mechanical transfer lift,b) Power mechanical transfer lift,c) Sling for transfer lift,d) Standard manual wheelchair,e) Recliner manual wheelchair,f) Complex lightweight wheelchair,g) Power wheelchair without tilt or recline,h) Raised toilet seat,i) Raised toilet seat with arms,j) Commode over toilet,k) Non-adjustable shower chair,l) Tilt and recline shower chair,m) Bath bench,n) Commode shower chair,o) Hospital bed,p) Standard mattress for hospital bed,q) Gel mattress for hospital bed.
4. 4Their pick-up location is the Ed Kane Center in Chicago.

• Sources:

• Donations – Devices 4 the Disabled
• Devices 4 the Disabled

Riddick’s Ride Foundation – Lending Garage

Program Description:

Established in 2016, Riddick’s Ride Foundation strives on educating the public and enriching the lives of those living with rare and/or complex medical conditions.

Riddick’s Ride Foundation’s Lending Garage provides families of individuals with complex medical needs the opportunity to borrow durable medical equipment as well as medical supplies FREE of charge.

• Service Area:Island Lake area
• Type of Medical Equipment: Durable medical equipment as well as medical supplies 

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• families of individuals with complex medical needs

• Other Details:  

1. 1Those interested in donating durable medical equipment or medical supplies, please contact us.

• Sources:

• Lending Garage
• Contact Us

The CIAF (Cochlear Implant Awareness Foundation) – Hear Again ™ Program

Program Description:

Since its inception in 2005, our Hear Again™ program has played a critical role in our efforts to help people hear. 

What started with a storage cabinet of miscellaneous cochlear implant equipment in a corner of our founder’s basement has evolved into a highly organized, digitally cataloged inventory bank at our foundation’s headquarters.

How it works:

1. 1People from all over donate used but not abused cochlear implant equipment like processors, cables, cords, batteries, and accessories.
2. 2The program director and CIAF® team sanitize and refurbish equipment.
3. 3Donated equipment is then processed digitally into our cochlear implant inventory bank.

• Service Area:Nationwide
• Type of Medical Equipment: Gently used cochlear implant equipment like:

1. 1Processors,
2. 2Cables,
3. 3Cords,
4. 4Batteries, and
5. 5Accessories, including discontinued models.

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• those in need

• Other Details:  

1. 1Donations of Cochlear Implant equipment to the Hear Again™ program are simple to make! No need to contact CIAF® ahead of time. To donate simply send your donations:CIAFAttention: Donations830 South Grand Avenue WestSpringfield IL 62704

• Sources:

• Cochlear Implant Awareness Foundation Get Help
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Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) – Device Recycling: Reuse Program

Program Description:

The Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) is a nonprofit organization. Their mission is to provide Illinoisans of all ages with disabilities and health conditions

greater access to assistive technology devices and services so that they may enhance their independence and participation in all aspects of life. To achieve this, they offer numerous assistive technology programs and services to learn about and try AT devices, financial loans to purchase AT, training, technical assistance, and a variety of contracted services including professional AT evaluations.

IATP provides services to help ensure assistive technology in good working condition can be reused and benefit an individual in need. We provide a Reuse program of new and gently used equipment at no cost and an AT Exchange program that helps facilitate an exchange of equipment between private individual buyers and sellers.

IATP’s Reuse Program provides assistive technology and durable medical equipment at no cost to people of all ages with disabilities who can’t afford to purchase new.

• Service Area:Nationwide
• Type of Medical Equipment:

1. 1Mobility, seating, and positioning (i.e. wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, gait trainers, etc.);
2. 2Daily living devices including personal care;
3. 3Vision;
4. 4Hearing;
5. 5Communication devices;
6. 6Computer and related hardware and software;
7. 7Home adaptations;
8. 8Vehicle modifications and accessories;
9. 9Recreation, sports, and leisure.

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• those in need

• Other Details:  

1. 1The recipient may keep the equipment for as long as needed. When it is no longer being used, they ask that it be returned so that others in need may also benefit from the program.
2. 2Their inventory changes very quickly and therefore they do not maintain an on-line listing. Please contact them directly for assistance with your Reuse needs.
3. 3The need for equipment far exceeds the available inventory. New items are added to the Reuse program inventory through private individual cash donations and through financial support from other agencies and organizations.Please consider donating gently used equipment that is no longer beneficial to the user. Equipment donations are assessed for safety, function, cleaned, sanitized, and redistributed to Illinoisans in need who cannot afford to purchase new equipment. Call in advance to ensure that a staff member is available. Our COVID-19 protocols include arranging for a no-contact exchange. Prior to dropping off equipment, we ask that you clean and disinfect it to the best of your ability. Donation letters will be provided to donors upon request.

• Sources:

• Device Recycling – IATP

Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) – Device Recycling: AT Exchange Program

Program Description:

The Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) is a nonprofit organization. Their mission is to provide Illinoisans of all ages with disabilities and health conditions

greater access to assistive technology devices and services so that they may enhance their independence and participation in all aspects of life. To achieve this, they offer numerous assistive technology programs and services to learn about and try AT devices, financial loans to purchase AT, training, technical assistance, and a variety of contracted services including professional AT evaluations.

The AT Exchange program helps facilitate an exchange of equipment between private individual buyers and sellers. The purpose of the AT classifieds is to allow individuals the ability to view and post gently used Assistive Technology for sale, free or needed.

• Service Area:Nationwide
• Type of Medical Equipment:

1. 1Mobility, seating, and positioning (i.e. wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, gait trainers, etc.);
2. 2Daily living devices including personal care;
3. 3Vision;
4. 4Hearing;
5. 5Communication devices;
6. 6Computer and related hardware and software;
7. 7Home adaptations;
8. 8Vehicle modifications and accessories;
9. 9Recreation, sports, and leisure.

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes (database)
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes (database)
• Audience served:

• those in need

• Other Details:  

1. 1Those interested must register for an account to be able to request / post Classified Items.

• Sources:

• Device Recycling – IATP
• Welcome to IATP’s Assistive Technology Classifieds
• Classified Items

LIFE Center for Independent Living – Durable Medical Equipment Loan

Program Description:

The LIFE Center for Independent Living serves people of all ages and all kinds of disabilities and their families and friends who reside in DeWitt, Ford, Livingston and McLean Counties. 

Services are available regardless of type of disability, sex, gender identity, income, ethnicity, or citizenship status.Durable Medical Equipment Loan: We loan certain durable medical equipment free of charge for up to 90 days.

• Service Area:DeWitt, Ford, Livingston and McLean Counties
• Type of Medical Equipment:

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes 
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• people with disabilities

• Other Details:  

1. 1Equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis; you can call ahead to reserve equipment for same-day pickup.
2. 2The majority of the equipment available for loan is donated to the Center. Below is a list of equipment that we will accept as donations and hopefully have available for loan when you need it.

• Sources:

• Device Recycling – IATP
• Welcome to IATP’s Assistive Technology Classifieds
• Classified Items

Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation (ITAC) – FREE Amplified Phones

Program Description:

• Service Area:Illinois
• Type of Medical Equipment: FREE Amplified Phones 

• Accepts medical equipment donations? No
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Other Details: Eligibility:

1. 1Resident of Illinois,
2. 2Proof of Landline AND/OR Cellular Phone Service (Pre-paid cell phones ARE eligible),
3. 3Application signed by medical professional that applicant is unable to use a standard phone.You can qualify for both types of equipment.

• Sources:

• Other Services | LIFE Center for Independent Living

Options Center for Independent Living (Options CIL) – Free Equipment Loans

Program Description:

Options Center for Independent Living (Options CIL) is a non-residential, not-for-profit, community-based organization that promotes independent living for people with disabilities. 

Our primary service area includes Kankakee and Iroquois counties. Options provides free equipment loans to individuals with disabilities. Items are donated, and vary at any point in time. Typical items requested include wheelchairs, rollators, walkers, canes, bed rails, and other reusable medical equipment.

• Service Area:Kankakee and Iroquois counties
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Other Details:  

1. 1Please note we do not accept any donations of items that may have been in contact with bodily fluids including toilet seat risers, or both chairs.

• Sources:

• Equipment Loan Program
• Welcome to IATP’s Assistive Technology Classifieds
• Classified Items

St. Gertrude’s Heart to Heart Ministry – Medical Lending Closet

Program Description:

Heart to Heart is a ministry grown at St. Gertrude that serves some of our most vulnerable residents in Edgewater—our senior citizens. Staffed by director Jane Callahan-Moore, the outreach program’s

mission is to help seniors who need minimal assistance to enable them to remain independent in their home. Heart to Heart offers a medical lending closet. Items available include walkers, with and without wheels, crutches, wheelchairs, and portable commodes.

• Service Area:Edgewater (neighborhood of Chicago)
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• senior citizens

• Other Details:  

1. 1Please call to schedule an appointment with the staff, particularly if you need to get or drop off durable medical equipment from the Lending Closet. Do not drop off these items at the Rectory.
2. 2Donations of medical equipment in good condition are also accepted. The Lending Closet will now accept UNOPENED PACKAGES of medical supplies such as gloves, gauze bandages, alcohol wipes, bed pads, adult briefs, Q-tips, and disposable wash clothes. Please call Jane Callahan-Moore at the above number with details and to set up a time to drop them off.

• Sources:

• medical-lending-closet-lists-of-providers-022caa4e-ff57-4797-9a85-846750490cb7-1.aspx

Addison Fire District – H.E.L.P. program

Program Description:

The Addison Fire District H.E.L.P. program collects, cleans and repairs used medical equipment for short-term loan to those in need. 

Re-using the equipment creates savings not only for the individuals, but also for the environment.

• Service Area:the Village of Addison and the unincorporated areas surrounding the Village
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

1. 1Walkers of all types,
2. 2Crutches,
3. 3Reachers,
4. 4Tub benches,
5. 5Canes,
6. 6Wheelchairs.

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• anyone in need

• Other Details:  

1. 1The Addison Fire District does not purchase new equipment. We rely on people no longer needing their equipment to donate it. Then our volunteers or staff help repair and sanitize the equipment. The equipment is loaned and once a patient no longer needs, the individual returns it.
2. 2How to borrow medical equipment from the Addison Fire District H.E.L.P:a) Determine what you need, including size, special features, etc.b) Talk to your doctor or therapist if you have questions on specific needs.c) Call the number below to inquire about equipment availability and to arrange a time to pick up the equipment. Phone: 630-628-3100 during business hours, M-F from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.3. Addison is a village located in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, in DuPage County, Illinois, United States.

• Sources:

• HELP Brochure

Arlington Heights Nurses Club – Lending Closet

Program Description:

Durable medical equipment, such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, commodes, crutches and portable bath and toilet rails may be obtained at no charge from the Arlington Heights Nurses Club Lending Closet. 

Loans are made available to all Arlington Heights residents.

• Service Area:Arlington Heights
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? No
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served: all Arlington Heights residents

• Other Details:  

1. 1The closet is open: 10 am to 12 pm on Tuesdays through Fridays.
2. 2The telephone number is 847.797.5315.
3. 3Check if they accept donations now. “Please note that the Lending Closet is not able to accept any donations at this time.”

• Sources:

• Programs & Services – Village of Arlington Heights
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Barrington Area Council on Aging (Bacoa)- Lending Closet

Program Description:

Since 1984, Bacoa has been the Barrington area’s primary resource helping adults, families, and caregivers seek information and support on issues involving aging. 

Their focus is primarily in Barrington, North Barrington, South Barrington, Lake Barrington, Barrington Hills, Deer Park and Tower Lakes. They also serve families and caregivers from outside the area who request information on local services for a friend or family member.

Bacoa’s no-cost lending closet can help. While availability varies, we can provide walkers with wheels and seats, wheelchairs, transport wheelchairs, commodes, canes, shower benches, tub grab bars, crutches, and other items.

• Service Area:Barrington, North Barrington, South Barrington, Lake Barrington, Barrington Hills, Deer Park and Tower Lakes
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? n/a
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Other Details:  

1. 1Call us at (847) 381-5030 to make arrangements. Items can be picked up at the Bacoa offices, 6000 Garlands Lane, Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
2. 2No information about accepting equipment donations. Check with them.

• Sources:

• Bacoa_Spring21Newsletter.pdf

Patty Turner Center – Lending Closet

Program Description:

PTC lends, on a short-term basis, a variety of durable medical equipment. This FREE service is available to all PTC members and, residents of Deerfield, Riverwoods, Bannockburn, and Lincolnshire. 

Items such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, commodes, bath benches, grabber sticks, etc. are generally available. Please call prior to your visit to ensure our current inventory meets your need. We also accept your donation of clean, gently used equipment. Closet hours are Mon-Fri 9am-4pm.

• Service Area:Deerfield, Riverwoods, Bannockburn, and Lincolnshire
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? No
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• all PTC members and, residents of Deerfield, Riverwoods, Bannockburn, and Lincolnshire

• Other Details:  

• Sources:

Frisbie Senior Center – Medical Closet

Program Description:

The Frisbie Senior Center gladly accepts donations of gently used medical equipment that can be in-cluded in the Medical Closet’s inventory. They lend medical equipment for a small lending fee.

• Service Area:Des Plaines
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? No
• Audience served:

• Other Details:  

1. 1Renting fees:a) Wheelchairs – $25 per month, $8 per week;b) All Other Items – $15 per month, $5 per week.

• Sources:

• HELP Brochure

Ela Township Community Family Services Department – Lending Closet

Program Description:

The Ela Township Community Family Services department has a lending closet full of gently used medical equipment and various handicapped aids such as wheel chairs, walkers, seated walkers, crutches, canes, and much more that are available for loan free of charge. 

All equipment is sanitized before and after each use. Donations of gently used cleaned and sanitized medical equipment is greatly appreciated.

• Service Area:Ela Township
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Ela Township resident in need

• Other Details:  

1. 1Please call Taylor, our Administrative Coordinator at (847)540-8380 for more information.

• Sources:

Elk Grove Village, Sheila Ray Adult Center – Lending Closet (Medical Equipment)

Program Description:

The Sheila Ray Adult Center manages a Lending Closet of medical equipment available to Elk Grove Village residents.

• Service Area:Elk Grove Village
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

1. 1Grabbers,
2. 2Canes,
3. 3Wheelchairs,
4. 4and Walkers.

• Accepts medical equipment donations? n/a
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Elk Grove Village residents

• Other Details:  

1. 1If you or someone you know are in need of any equipment, call ahead to 847-228-3614 and make sure we have what you need.
2. 2They no longer carry raised toilet seats or commodes.
3. 3Upon returning equipment, a donation is appreciated for repairs and/or replacement of equipment.
4. 4No information found about accepting equipment donations. Check with them.

Senior Resource Foundation – Medical Equipment Lending Closet

Program Description:

Senior Resource Foundation’s mission is to advance North Shore community 

awareness of senior needs and encourage volunteer service to strengthen overall community ties and partnerships, ultimately enhancing seniors’ quality of life. They have medical equipment to borrow at no cost, but there is a deposit fee which will be refunded upon returning all equipment in good condition.

• Service Area:North Shore
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Other Details:  

1. 1There is a $25.00 deposit for wheelchairs and $5.00 for all other equipment. The deposit will be refunded upon returning all equipment in good condition.
2. 2The equipment can be borrowed for up to three months. The contract can be extended if other equipment is available. Call and make arrangements about extending any contracts.
3. 3If you wish to donate any medical equipment in good condition, please call the office to make arrangements for pick-up. Donations are always welcomed and gratefully accepted!
4. 4If you would like to borrow any of our medical equipment, call first at (847) 644-1779 to make arrangements.

• Sources:

Evergreen Park – Medical Loan Closet

Program Description:

Evergreen Park’s Medical Loan Closet offers gently used canes, walkers, commodes, shower benches & wheelchairs for short term use (nominal fee requested). 

If you have gently used medical equipment you want to donate give us a call at 708-422-8776.

• Service Area:Evergreen Park
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? No
• Audience served:

• Other Details:  

1. 1Donation requested for loans.

• Sources:

• OCS-Newsletter-May-June-2021

Fox Valley Hands of Hope – Medical Equipment Loans

Program Description:

Fox Valley Hands of Hope provides short-term medical equipment loans for wheelchairs, walkers, canes, commodes, shower benches and tub transfer benches for three months time. 

This health equipment loan program is available free of charge to anyone in the Fox Valley community, regardless of whether or not you are one of our clients.

• Service Area:Fox Valley
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Fox Valley community

• Other Details:  

1. 1To ensure availability of equipment for personal use or place a hold on an item – call Fox Valley Hands of Hope at 630-232-2233.
2. 2We also accept donations of gently used equipment, in good condition. Please call if you have items you would like to donate so we can determine if we have the capacity. 

• Sources:

Village of Glendale Heights, Center for Senior Citizens – Medical Supply Program

Program Description:

The Village’s Medical Equipment Pantry has walkers, wheel chairs, canes, quad canes, crutches, commodes, other bathroom equipment and more! All may be borrowed FREE of charge to residents.

• Service Area:Village of Glendale Heights
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Other Details:  

1. 1For further information or if you are interested in making a donation, please call the Senior Center at 630.260.6050.

• Sources:

• Village of Glendale Heights, IL – Municipal Government

Village of Glenview’s Senior Service – Loan Closet

Program Description:

Glenview seniors are able to borrow equipment for three months at no charge. Assistive devices available for loan, up to three (3) months, to seniors. 

Items that are available are canes, walkers, crutches, bath benches, bath chairs, transfer benches, raised toilets, seats with arms, commodes and wheelchairsDonations of equipment are also accepted. Call first to determine availability.

• Service Area:Village of Glenview
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Glenview seniors

• Other Details:  

1. 1Call (847) 904-4366 for availability and to reserve your Loan Closet items.

• Sources:

City of Highland Park – Medical Equipment Loan Closet

Program Description:

The Loan Closet is available to Highland Park residents and Senior Center members. Equipment available includes 

canes, crutches, raised toilet seats, portable commodes, shower seats/benches, walkers, and wheelchairs. Items are available on loan at no charge, for an unlimited length of time.

• Service Area:Highland Park
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? n/a
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Highland Park residents and Senior Center members

• Other Details:  

1. 1No information found about accepting equipment donations. Check with them.

• Sources:

Trinity Lutheran Church – Lansing Loan Closet

Program Description:

• Service Area:Lansing area
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• area residents

• Other Details:  

1. 1It provides free medical equipment according to secondary sources.

• Sources:

• Village of Lansing
• Lansing Loan Closet moves to Trinity Lutheran School building

Senior Care Volunteer Network Of McHenry County – Free Durable Medical Equipment Program

Program Description:

Senior Care Volunteer Network Of McHenry County (formally Faith in Action of McHenry County) accepts good quality durable medical equipment. 

The equipment is then made available to the senior community at no-cost and for as long as needed. McHenry Township is a satellite Supply Closet for the Durable Medical Equipment Program. Local seniors can pick up medical equipment rentals here.

• Service Area:McHenry Township and McHenry County
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• senior community

• Other Details:  

• Sources:

Village of Morton Grove – Health Equipment Lending Closet

Program Description:

One of the services the Village of Morton Grove is pleased to offer our residents is the Lending Closet Program. The Lending Closet contains health care equipment which we loan out on a first come/first serve basis.

• Service Area:Village of Morton Grove
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? n/a
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Morton Grove residents

• Other Details:  

1. 1No information found about accepting equipment donations. Check with them.

• Sources:

Village of Mount Prospect – Nurses Lending Closet

Program Description:

The Village of Mount Prospect administers the Nurses Lending Closet. The program provides medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, commodes and bath seats to residents on a temporary basis. 

This enables any resident, who has a medical problem that requires special equipment, to borrow equipment for up to three months free of charge.

• Service Area:Village of Mount Prospect
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Not at this time
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Other Details:  

1. 1The lending closet is in the Mount Prospect Human Services Department located in Village Hall, 50 South Emerson Street, on the 2nd floor. Call 847-870-5680 and we can tell you if the item is available.
2. 2Due to the tremendous generosity of many people, our lending closet is full and we are unable to accept donations of medical equipment at this time.

• Sources:

• Newsletter

Naperville Township – Medical Loan Closet

Program Description:

The Medical Loan Closet is a Township-provided service that provides medical equipment for a 90-day period at no cost. Naperville Township collects donations from the community and operates a medical loan closet for township residents. 

Residents may borrow medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, tub transfer benches, shower chairs, and commodes. Equipment is loaned free of charge for a period of three months, and may be renewed once.

• Service Area:Naperville Township
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

1. 1Wheelchairs,
2. 2Walkers,
3. 3Canes,
4. 4Crutches,
5. 5Tub transfer benches,
6. 6Commodes.

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• township residents

• Other Details:  

1. 1No information found about accepting equipment donations. Check with them.

• Sources:

Northbrook Park District – Lending Closet

Program Description:

As a community service, the Northbrook Park District lends free medical equipment to Northbrook residents and Senior Center members.

• Service Area:Northbrook
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? n/a
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Northbrook residents and Senior Center members

• Other Details:  

1. 1The only charge is a refundable deposit of $25.
2. 2Call 847-291-2995 for more information or to schedule a time to pick up equipment. The Lending Closet is located within the Leisure Center at 3323 Walters Avenue.
3. 3No information found about accepting equipment donations. Check with them.

• Sources:

• Village of Lansing
• Lansing Loan Closet moves to Trinity Lutheran School building

Oak Park Township – Medical Equipment Lending

Program Description:

The Township loans out medical equipment such as wheelchairs, canes, walkers, bedside commodes and shower chairs free of charge for as long as the equipment is needed. 

We also invite donations of gently used medical equipment.

• Service Area:Oak Park Township
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Other Details:  

1. 1For more information on the availability of specific items or to place a request, contact Oak Park Township Reception at (708) 383-8005.

Orland Township – Nurses’ Closet

Program Description:

Orland Township’s Nurses’ Closet provides residents with medical equipment at no cost for a 60-day period. The Nurses’ Closet would not be possible without the generosity of all who donate items.

• Service Area:Orland Township
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Other Details:  

1. 1Due to space limitations and infectious disease control requirements, we can only accept the following equipment: walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, shower chairs, unopened disposable pads and adult incontinence products. To donate or utilize, please call (708) 403-4222.

Palatine Nurses Club – Nurses Lending Closet

Program Description:

The Nurses Lending Closet, organized by the Palatine Nurses Club, loans home healthcare equipment free of charge to residents of Palatine Township for a period

of 3-6 months with a possible extension. Items available for loan include: wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, bath chairs, crutches, canes and other small items.

• Service Area:Palatine
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Other Details:  

• Sources:

• 324

Park Forest Community Health – Medical Equipment Loan Closet

Program Description:

The Health Department also offers a medical equipment loan closet where gently used medical equipment is donated to the village, sanitized and loaned out to 

residents who are in need but unable to purchase the items. This program is offered at no cost and with no limitations on the length of time to borrow the items.

• Service Area:Park Forest
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Other Details:  

1. 1For further details please contact:Community Health – Recreation & Parks DepartmentMargaret Lewis, Community Health Coordinator350 Victory Dr., Park Forest, IL 60466Office: 708-283-5663 / Cell Phone: 708-825-5205Email: mlewis@vopf.com
2. 2Details found in an older document – 2013.

• Sources:

• Microsoft PowerPoint – 2013 Feb 23 Strat Plan Cover-Agenda [Compatibility Mode]

Park Ridge Community Church – Medical Lending Closet

Program Description:

The Medical Lending Closet is a service ministry of Park Ridge Community Church. Staffed solely by volunteers, the Closet provides a loan of medical equipment on a short-term, no fee basis to anyone in need in the greater community.

Some of the popular items available for loan: walkers, wheelchairs, bath chairs, raised toilet seats, crutches, transfer benches, sock aids, grabbers, deluxe walkers, commodes and more.Equipment is loaned for up to three months (with the possibility of an extension). Loans are not meant to be permanent arrangements.

• Service Area:Park Ridge
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Not at this time
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Other Details:  

1. 1We are currently NOT accepting any new donations.
2. 2The Medical Lending Closet is located in the lower level of the church. Please call ahead so we can make sure we have the item you need. An appointment is not required. The Lending Closet office number is 847-823-3164, extension 20.

Plainfield Township – Medical Loan Closet

Program Description:

Residents may borrow an item up to three months at no cost to them.

• Service Area:Plainfield Township
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• residency within Plainfield Township

• Other Details:  

1. 1Residents wishing to donate a gently used item are welcome to call and check to see if we are in need. While we try to accept all donations, due to space limitations, it isn’t always possible.

Prospect Heights – Lending Closet

Program Description:

• Service Area:Prospect Heights
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? n/a
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Prospect Heights residents only

• Other Details:  

1. 1Free according to Elderwerks.org – there is a $25 cash refundable deposit.
2. 2No information found about accepting medical equipment donations. Check with them.

Riverside Township – Nurse’s Closet

Program Description:

Nurse’s Closet: This service offers short-term loan of durable medical equipment including walkers, crutches, canes, wheelchairs, bath benches and commodes. Donations of equipment are welcome as well.

• Service Area:Riverside Township
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Other Details:  

1. 1Free according to Elderwerks.org.

• Sources:

• medical-lending-closet-lists-of-providers-022caa4e-ff57-4797-9a85-846750490cb7-1.aspx

Rolling Meadows Senior Center – Lending Closet

Program Description:

The Rolling Meadows Senior Center has a medical equipment lending closet that includes: walkers, hemi-walkers, wheelchairs, transport chairs, canes, and crutches. 

The service is open to all Rolling Meadows Residents and Senior Center Members. There is no age requirement or fee, monetary donations are accepted and greatly appreciated.

• Service Area:Rolling Meadows
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• all Rolling Meadows Residents and Senior Center Members

• Other Details:  

1. 1Equipment is loaned for up to 3 months. An extension can sometimes be accommodated, if inventory permits.
2. 2Certain equipment donations are accepted, please call ahead to check if we are taking the items you are looking to donate.

• Sources:

• August2021Newsletter.pdf

Schaumburg Township, Nursing and Senior Services Division – Medical Equipment Donation

Program Description:

In addition to offering a medical equipment lending program, the Nursing and Senior Services Division now offers a limited stock of medical equipment for donation to residents of Schaumburg and Schaumburg Township. 

The program is first come, first serve and you will be asked to sign a waiver form in order to take possession of any items. The Nursing Division accepts donations of medical equipment that is clean and in good working order. Currently accepted items include seat risers, transfer benches, and bathtub seats.

• Service Area:Schaumburg and Schaumburg Township
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• residents of Schaumburg and Schaumburg Township

• Other Details:  

1. 1To find out what items are currently available for donation, please call the Nursing Division at 847-923-3766.
2. 2The Village of Schaumburg loans out medical equipment to Schaumburg Township residents for 90 days. A security deposit is required for each item – CASH ONLY. No credit cards accepted.

• Sources:

• August2021Newsletter.pdf

Skokie Village, Health and Human Services – Lending Closet

Program Description:

The Health and Human Services’ Lending Closet program provides Skokie residents access to various medical assistive devices for free on a loan basis for a period of 24 hours to 180 days.

• Service Area:Skokie
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Skokie residents

• Other Details:  

1. 1To donate a medical assistive device, pleasecontact the Health and Human Services Department at 847-933-8252 or email info@skokie.org.

• Sources:

• July-13-2021-SkokieNews-PDF

Troy Township – Durable Medical Equipment Lending Closet

Program Description:

The purpose of the Durable Medical Equipment Lending Closet is to allow individuals who reside in Troy Township with a temporary or permanent disability to borrow Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for a period not to exceed 90 days. 

Wheelchairs, walkers, canes, knee skooters, and crutches are available; other equipment may be available as donations are received. DME is available at no cost to township residents.

• Service Area:Troy Township
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Troy Township residents

• Other Details:  

1. 1If you would like to borrow DME or would like to donate DME, please call Angela Scaggs at 815-744-1963.

• Sources:

• Troy Township Medical Loan Closet Policies and Procedures.pdf
• DME Loan Closet Flyer.pdf

Vernon Township – Medical Lending Closet

Program Description:

Vernon Township has medical equipment to lend including walkers, crutches, canes, wheelchairs (require a $50 deposit), toilet risers, shower chairs and more. 

Donations of clean, gently used equipment are also appreciated.

• Service Area:Vernon Township
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Troy Township residents

• Other Details:  

1. 1The Lending Closet is located at:Vernon Township Administration Building3050 North Main StreetBuffalo Grove, IL 60089.
2. 2For wheelchairs they require a $50 deposit.

• Sources:

• Vernon Township – Facebook

Warren Township – Lending Closet

Program Description:

Donated medical equipment is available to Warren Township residents of any age on loan for up to two months on a first come basis. Walkers, wheelchairs, bedside commodes, bath benches, canes, crutches, grabbers, are often in our closet.

• Service Area:Warren Township
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Warren Township residents

• Other Details:  

1. 1Please come to the Senior Office to check them out.
2. 2Please call 847-244-1101 ext. *501 for more information.
3. 3Free according to Elderwerks.org. No price info found on their website.

• Sources:

• July-Aug-Sept-2021-newsletter
• medical-lending-closet-lists-of-providers-022caa4e-ff57-4797-9a85-846750490cb7-1.aspx

Wayne Township – Convalescent Supplies

Program Description:

Convalescent supplies are available for rent on a short term basis.If you would like to rent an item, or if you have any items you would like to donate, please contact the Senior Center at 630-231-7155.

• Service Area:Wayne Township
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Warren Township residents

• Other Details:  

1. 1Free according to Elderwerks.org. No price info and few info about the program found on their website.

• Sources:

• medical-lending-closet-lists-of-providers-022caa4e-ff57-4797-9a85-846750490cb7-1.aspx

Village of Wheeling – Medical Lending Equipment

Program Description:

Medical equipment is available for Wheeling residents or Pavilion members. Medical Equipment is available for a loan of 60 days use and 30 days for wheelchairs.

• Service Area:Village of Wheeling
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? n/a
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Wheeling residents or Pavilion members

• Other Details:  

1. 1Please fill out the form below and call Human Services at 847-459-2606 with your needs.
2. 2No information found about accepting medical equipment donations. Check with them.

• Sources:

• Medical Lending Form

Allie the OT – Mobile Medical “Lending Closet”

Program Description:

The only mobile medical “lending closet” in Chicagoland, delivering equipment & supplies right to the doorsteps and hospital rooms of those in need.

• Service Area:Chicagoland
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? No
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Other Details:  

1. 1The equipment and its delivery are free. This is a nonprofit organization solely run on donations and proceeds from telehealth sessions. If you are able to provide financial support ,which allows us to purchase and deliver equipment, you can donate here.
2. 2While we no longer accept donations directly, we may be able to direct you to an individual or organization in need.

• Sources:

• ABOUT | Allie the OT

Cuba Township – Lending Closet

Program Description:

Orthopedic items such as walkers, canes and wheelchairs, are available to Township residents. Items are lent at no charge.

• Service Area:Cuba Township
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Township residents

• Other Details:  

1. 1Please contact the Township office at (847) 381-1924 to determine availability.

• Sources:

• Senior Services – Cuba Township, Illinois 60010
• Newsletter2020FINAL-1.pdf

Bloom Township Center – Medical Loan Closet

Program Description:

A limited amount of medical equipment such as walkers, canes, crutches, port-a- potties and wheelchairs are available to seniors and disabled persons for loan of a minimal fee of $1 a month. 

Wheelchairs must pay a fee of $25 that is not refundable. Donations of medical equipment are also accepted.

• Service Area:Bloom Township
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? No
• Audience served: n/a

• Other Details: n/a 

• Sources: n/a

Bloomingdale Township – Lending Closet

Program Description:

Medical equipment donated by seniors for use by seniors. Equipment may be checked out for up to three months free of charge.

• Service Area:Bloomingdale Township
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• people 60 years or older

• Other Details:  

• Sources:

• aug18-minutes.pdf
• oct20-minutes.pdf

Dickinson Hall Senior Center – Medical Lending Closet

Program Description:

Medical Lending Closet at Dickinson Hall for Lake Forest, Lake Bluff and Knollwood residents.

Wheelchairs, walkers, bathseats, canes, commodes–we lend equipment on a short term basis.

• Service Area:Lake Forest, Lake Bluff and Knollwood
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? n/a
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? No
• Audience served:

• Lake Forest, Lake Bluff and Knollwood residents

• Other Details:  

1. 1No information about accepting donations. Check with them.
2. 2Free service according to secondary source – Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce Facebook post.

• Sources:

• Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce

DuPage Township – Equipment Loan Closet

Program Description:

• Service Area:DuPage Township
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Other Details:  

1. 12018 info and older.
2. 2Free according to secondary source – Elderwerks.

• Sources:

• Medical Closet List of Providers

Hanover Township – Lending Closet

Program Description:

• Service Area:Hanover Township
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes (deposit required)
• Audience served:

• those in need

• Other Details:  

1. 1A security deposit is requested upon check-out and can be either be refunded or donated when the equipment is returned.
2. 2For more information please call (630) 483-5600.

• Sources:

• Hanover Township Aging Services
• Hanover Township Aging Services – Facebook
• 635804488323500000

Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living (IVCIL) – Equipment Loan Closet

Program Description:

The Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living advocates with compassion for the dignity and rights of people with disabilities and their families in their service area (LaSalle, Marshall, Bureau, Putnam, and Stark Counties).

The IVCIL has a variety of medical equipment and assistive devices available for use by persons with disabilities. Wheelchairs, walkers, canes and crutches, commodes, shower benches, and other supplies are available for use free of charge to individuals who would benefit.

• Service Area:LaSalle, Marshall, Bureau, Putnam, and Stark Counties
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? n/a
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• persons with disabilities

• Other Details:  

1. 1No information about accepting donations. Check with them. There is a Facebook post that a thrift store in their area collected equipment from donations for this Loan Closet, so they might not accept direct donations.

• Sources:

• Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living – IVCIL
• Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living 
• Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living – Facebook

Village of Niles Senior Center – Lending Closet

Program Description:

Lending Closet – Walkers, canes, or wheelchairs available for short term use to Niles residents.

• Service Area:Village of Niles
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? n/a
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Niles residents

• Other Details:  

1. 1No information on their website about equipment price. Free acording to secondary source – Elderwerks.
2. 2No information about accepting donations. Check with them.
3. 3The Medical Lending Closet is available by appointment. Call (847) 588-8420.

• Sources:

• Community Assistance and Donations
• Medical Lending Closet Providers 

North Shore Senior Center – Lending Closet

Program Description:

Items can be borrowed for a period of three months. Extended borrowing periods can sometimes be accommodated, if our inventory permits.

• Service Area:Northfield area
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• those in need

• Other Details:  

1. 1Due to health and safety concerns, the Lending Closet will no longer loan out or accept personal care/hygiene equipment such as raised toilet seats, commodes, transfer benches, shower chairs or crutches.
2. 2Monetary donations are welcome and greatly appreciated.
3. 3For more information or to make an appointment, please call our Administrative Offices at 847.784.6000.

York Township Senior Center – Medical Lending Closet

Program Description:

The York Township Senior Center provides short-term medical equipment loans for a variety of medical equipment which include wheelchairs, walkers, canes, commodes, shower benches and more. 

You can borrow these items for three months at a time. This health equipment loan program is available free of charge.

• Service Area:York Township
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Other Details:  

1. 1Availability is dependent on demand and donations.
2. 2Please call the Senior Center to see if we have what you need!

Living With Hope – Wheels for Africa

Program Description:

Living With Hope is an organization dedicated to share HOPE, Mobility Devices and training to those living with disabilities in Africa. 

Wheels for Africa is a program that Provide a life changing mobility to people with disabilities in Africa. You can help lift a person with disability out of the dirt by donating a wheelchair, going on our outreaches to Africa, or giving so we can purchase pediatric wheelchairs and ship wheelchair containers.

• Service Area:Chicago Area, Elmhurst, Wheaton, and Aurora (IL); Northwest Indiana (Dyer, Highland, Cedar Lake & Valparaiso) (drop-off locations)
• Type of Medical Equipment: Manual wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, Wheelchair footrests, Wheelchair parts and trays, Wheelchair seat cushions, Wheelchair footrests, armpit pads, hand grips, and foot tips.  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? No
• Audience served:

• people with disability in Africa

• Other Details:  

1. 1To donate any of these equipment or volunteer in helping collect them, then please contact us at livingwithhope3@gmail.com Phone: 937-558-8739. We will let you know where to drop-off.
2. 2Each mobility device received gives a life-changing experience for someone with disability in Africa. Once collected, wheelchairs and other equipment will be refurbished through an arrangement with U.S. prison and then shipped to Africa.

• Sources:

• Wheels for Africa
• Wheelchairs Collections

ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter – Adaptive Equipment Lending Program

Program Description:

The ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter provides exceptional care services, the latest resources and information, and premier programming for Persons Living with ALS, their families and caregivers. 

We are proud to currently serve the Chicagoland area, Northern and Central Illinois, and part of Northwest Indiana.

Equipment Lending Program has been established to provide access to the needed medical equipment either as a bridge while awaiting insurance approval and/or to those with no insurance coverage for the equipment being requested. The program includes items that aid with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), such as mobility aids, positioning devices, communication alternatives and other assistive devices.

• Service Area:Greater Chicago area and surrounding suburbs, Rockford and Central IL
• Type of Medical Equipment:  

• Accepts medical equipment donations? Yes
• Provides free medical equipment to United States individuals? Yes
• Audience served:

• Other Details: Candidates for the program must: 

1. 1Have a diagnosis of ALS.
2. 2Reside in the Chapter’s coverage area- The Greater Chicago area and surrounding suburbs, Rockford and Central IL.
3. 3Be registered with the ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter.
4. 4Have applied, or be in the application process, for coverage of equipment from their insurance, or have no insurance coverage for the requested item.
5. 5All items are provided to individuals with ALS, free of charge.

• Sources:

• Care Management – The ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter
• Equipment Donations – The ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter