Free Wheelchair California (2021) – Where to Get Assistive Devices for Free in California

As a certified Center for Independent Living, DRS provides services (free of charge) that empower individuals with disabilities in our community to achieve their maximum level of independence at home and in the community by setting and achieving goals, enhancing self-esteem, self-advocacy, and providing peer support and education.

DRS has a great, low-cost alternative to buying medical equipment: Rent the equipment you need from DRS! Perfect for those who only need equipment temporarily (typically one year or less). They have equipment such as Rollabouts, Wheel Chairs, 4 Wheeled Seated Walkers and Bed canes, Walkers, Bath Chairs, Bath Stools, Transfer Benches, Commodes, Raised Toilet Seat, Bathroom Bars, Toilet Bars, Canes and Quad Canes, Reachers, Long Shoe Horns and Sock Aides

If you need item(s) not listed, call to see if we have what you need in inventory.

Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) is a non-profit, non-residential organization which servers all people with all types of disabilities, including seniors with disabling conditions, who live in Santa Clara county. SVILC provides residents with support tools and resources needed to live interdependently, and advocates for policies that ensure equal access and opportunity for all.

SVILC accepts manual wheelchairs if they are 5 years or less and in good condition.

The Dayle McIntosh Center's reuse program serves consumers of all ages and disabilities that live in Orange County. They are part of both State and County reuse collaborative which bring together equipment vendors, non-profit agencies and specialists to find the appropriate equipment for consumers. 

They take donations of used AT/DME and then repair, adjust and sanitize items in preparation for reuse. Inventory can change constantly but some items include; wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, shower chairs, commode chairs, Hoyer lifts and many other items. The goal is to help consumers get equipment when their natural supports fall short.

Global Mobility USA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit humanitarian organization committed to serving the needs of persons with disabilities around the world who are in need of a free wheelchair or other mobility assistance.

They accomplish this through in-country seating clinics, a wheelchair service led by volunteer physical therapists, occupational therapists, and trained seating technicians, whose help ensures compliance with internationally recognized CRPD standards. Another unique aspect of the seating clinics wheelchair service is the training of the recipient’s support group in the proper use, care, and maintenance of their free wheelchair.

HHSF’s vision is that all seniors should have access to the resources that they are entitled to through their community, insurance, local non-profit organizations or service for our country. The role that Helping Hands Senior Foundation plays in this is to be a sponge to resources and store information about how to qualify, apply for and receive the benefits.

The Loan Closet at HHSF is a free community resource where you may borrow basic medical equipment such as wheelchairs, power mobility equipment, walkers, crutches, canes, beds and bathroom safety items.

Repair & Share Program is a loan and recycles program that will enable people with disabilities who are in need of power wheelchairs to live independently. Resources for Independence is collaborating with G7 Medical Services, a local supplier of medical equipment, to repair power wheelchairs donated to their agency.

These chairs will be used to aid people with disabilities, maximizing their independence by loaning the chairs on a temporary basis while they find the means of getting a power wheelchair of their own.

SCRS is an Independent Living Center (non-residential). We provide services and advocacy for persons with disabilities. SCRS has been a private, non-profit organization since 1979. SCRS loans assistive technology devices; e.g. wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, portable commodes, transfer benches, sliding boards, etc. We loan equipment at no cost. SCRS will also accept any donations of assistive technology devices that are in good working order.

The Durable Medical Equipment Aid Society provides DME on a loan basis to those individuals living in Los Angeles County who lack the financial resources or insurance coverage to access in-home DME for their rehabilitation or recovery from illness or injury. There is a small administrative fee, which varies depending on the type of equipment loaned. 

The administrative fee covers the delivery of equipment. Availability of DME varies, but we have wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, transfer benches, shower chairs, portable commodes, in-home hospital beds, etc. We accept donations of such items that are in clean and serviceable condition.

Toyota Mobility Assistance Provides a maximum of $1,000 for the installation of adaptive equipment and loans for purchase or lease of new Toyota vehicles.

It’s only for the residence of the US and requires credit approval for long-term mobility financing for people with cash reimbursement for installation of adaptive equipment.

Riverside Community Access Center has an equipment reuse program that will make a donation of wheelchairs, ramps, rollators/walkers, hearing aids, hospital beds, suction safety grips. They also have a senior low vision program that will accept donations of visual aids.

CAS provides services to residents in Pasadena and its neighboring communities through the free loan of wheelchairs and other medical equipment for in-home use.

Disability Action Centers durable medical equipment recycling program serves consumers of all ages and disabilities that live in Shasta, Modoc, Siskiyou, Lassen, Butte, Tehama, Glenn, and Plumas County. They take donations of used AT/DME and then clean, repair and distribute the devices to people in our communities who need them free. Our inventory may include; wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, shower chairs, commode chairs, Hoyer lifts, and many other items.

FREED provides assistive devices through its Reuse Program on a permanent or loan basis. Availability varies and may include: mobility devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and canes; Bath aids such as transfer benches, shower chairs, and stools; Toilet aids such as bedside commodes and raised toilet seats; Hospital beds, patient lifts and more. FREED accepts donations of such items in a clean and serviceable condition. FREED may be able to provide transportation but supplying your own delivery is much appreciated.

They serve Yuba, Sutter, Colusa, Nevada & Sierra Counties. They have two offices, one in Grass Valley, one in Yuba City.

The ILRSCC Reuse program is designed for seniors and people with disabilities who are in need of assistive devices and cannot obtain them on their own. With the Reuse program, the ILRSCC will make the effort to provide assistive devices to those individuals who are in need of them. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM PST. ILRSCC accepts devices donated by any organization or private individual. The devices could be manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, walkers, etc. ILRSCC will make sure the donated devices are in good condition by making necessary repairs to them. The Center will then donate the devices for free to low-income seniors or people with disabilities within the community. Through the Reuse program, The ILRSCC is committed to empowering persons with disabilities to control their own lives and to live independently.

Physical Therapy For All (PTFORALL.org) helps financially challenged individuals by funding part or all of their physical therapy visits and helps clinics and other nonprofit organizations providing services to those with economic struggles by donating used physical therapy equipment, healthcare-related supplies and assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, braces, canes, etc.) free of charge. The majority of their rehabilitation equipment is donated to nonprofit organizations in Orange County and San Diego County. Much of this equipment continues to be reused and passed along, keeping it out of landfills.

Repair & Share Program - Repair & Share Program is a loan and recycle program that will enable people with disabilities who are in need of power wheelchairs to live independently. Resources for Independence is collaborating with G7 Medical Services, a local supplier of medical equipment, to repair power wheelchairs donated to their agency. These chairs will be used to aid people with disabilities, maximizing their independence by loaning the chairs on a temporary basis while they find the means of getting a power wheelchair of their own.

The Mobility and Durable Medical Equipment Association (previously the Durable Medical Equipment Aid Society) provides DME on a loan basis to those individuals living in Los Angeles County who lack the financial resources or insurance coverage to access in-home DME for their rehabilitation or recovery from illness or injury. There is a small administrative fee, which varies depending on the type of equipment loaned. The administrative fee covers the delivery of equipment. The availability of DME varies, but they have wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, transfer benches, shower chairs, portable commodes, in-home hospital beds, etc. They accept donations of such items that are in clean and serviceable condition.