Free Wheelchair Montana (2020) – Where to Get Assistive Devices for Free in Montana

MSHH is a group of volunteers who accept donations of medical equipment in good condition, refurbish it, and make it available to others at a very affordable “suggested minimum donation” amount. And, because they are a 501 (C)3 non-profit charity, any profit they make is made available to assist those in Washington, Northern Idaho, Montana and Alaska with Multiple Sclerosis.

The good people at Ravalli County Council on Aging has made a loan closet available to all Ravalli County residents in need of Durable Medical Equipment. They loan walkers, bath benches, commodes, canes, crutches, wheelchairs and other equipment. A monetary donation is requested with each loan item to help sustain the Loan Closet.

Rural Dynamics offers Montana Assistive Technology Loans from MonTECH, providing Montanans with disabilities, or their family members, the ability to purchase assistive technology, for a variety of needs.

Summit Independent Living Center, Inc. is a private, non-residential non-profit organization that offers a wide range of services designed to give people with disabilities the tools and resources that are needed to improve independence, self-confidence, knowledge, skills, and access to community resources. Summit serves people with mobility, neurological, hearing, visual, and other disabilities.

Summit provides consumer and advocacy services to residents of Missoula, Ravalli, Mineral, Lake, Sanders, Flathead, and Lincoln Counties as well as works on a systemic level nationally and across Montana to improve the lives of individuals living with disabilities.

Montana Council on Developmental Disabilities ‎ concentrate on issues related to self-determination, education, employment, transportation, housing, recreation, health care, community inclusion and the overall quality of life of people with developmental disabilities.