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

If you're looking for free wheelchairs in North Carolina, we've got you covered!

This page is a complete resource for free assistive devices (wheelchairs, scooters, and more) and independent living resources in the state of North Carolina. 

Check out the resources below, and if you have a resource to add, please contact us!

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Assist M.E. 
ALS Association North Carolina Chapter
Assistive Technology Funding Resources
Better Health of Cumberland County 
Bank of America
Christians United Outreach Center of Lee County 
Chatham County Council on Aging
DisAbility Partners
Eblen Charities 
Easter Seals–UCP
Lyn's Medical Loan Closet
Muscular Dystrophy Association
NC Assistive Technology Exchange Post 
North Carolina 2.1.1 
North Carolina Assistive Technology Program 
North Carolina Special Assistance In-Home (SA/IH) Program for Adults
O'Berry Center Foundation
State-County Special Assistance, In Home
Senior Adults Association - Randolph County 
Shepherd's Center of Kernersville 
North Carolina Aging and Disability Resource Centers 
North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities

Free Wheelchairs & Assistive Devices in North Carolina

Assist M.E. 

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Assist M.E. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in Charlotte, North Carolina.  They take in gently used medical equipment and distribute them to low income, uninsured patients in the community.  Assist M.E. accepts donations of wheelchairs, bedside commodes, walkers, shower chairs and other medical equipment from individual donors and organizations. 


  • Assist M.E.
  • Email
  • 704-659-1123

ALS Association North Carolina Chapter

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association logo

The ALS Association North Carolina Chapter Equipment Loan Program accepts donations and houses six types of durable medical equipment. The purpose of the program is to benefit those with no insurance, those unable to order their power wheelchair, or those awaiting delivery of an ordered power wheelchair.


  • ALS Association North Carolina Chapter
  • Email
  • 919-390-0125

Assistive Technology Funding Resources

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This guide is published by the NC Department of Health and Human Services and lists many programs that provide Assistive Technology Funding.


  • Assistive Technology Funding Resources

Better Health of Cumberland County 

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Better Health is a nonprofit, charitable organization and relies upon local foundation, community and donor generosity for its funding. Medical Equipment Loans are available free of charge.  Loans are for 3- 6 months, depending on availability. Better Health currently has over 700 items on loan and assists over 500 clients per year through this program. Some of the equipment they loan include Walkers Canes and crutches, Wheelchairs, Bathroom assistance devices, Bedside commodes, and Hoya lifts.


  • Better Health of Cumberland County
  • Contact
  • (910) 483-7534

Bank of America

Bank of America access loans are designed for customers with special vehicle needs. Whether you’re buying or refinancing, we want to help you afford that new or used accessible car, van or light-duty truck. Terms up to 72 months are available, so you have the flexibility to obtain financing that fits into your specific budget.


  • Bank of America

Christians United Outreach Center of Lee County 

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The purpose of this organization is to provide basic needs of food, clothing or spiritual guidance as may be appropriate during crisis situations to residents of Lee County. They have a Medical Equipment program too where durable medical equipment is available for as long as client-need exists.


  • Christians United Outreach Center of Lee County
  • Contact
  • (919)774-8485

Chatham County Council on Aging

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Chatham County Council on Aging works to promote independent living, and physical and mental wellness, through services, supports and activities for and with the population aged 60 and older.

They have an Assistive Equipment Loan Program that provides assistive devices, such as canes, walkers, wheelchairs, shower transfer benches, bedside commodes, and hospital beds. The Council gladly accepts donations of equipment.


  • Chatham County Council on Aging
  • Email
  • 919-542-4512

DisAbility Partners

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DisAbility Partners is a private, non-profit, consumer-controlled, community-based organization by and for people with all types of disabilities with the goals of maintaining civil rights options, controlling choices and the freedom to participate fully in our communities. They are a center for independent living that serves the seven western most counties of NC. Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain.


  • DisAbility Partners
  • Email
  • (828) 631-1167

Eblen Charities 

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The Eblen Charities is a non-profit organization whose outreach extends throughout the counties of western North Carolina and through its numerous programs has helped thousands upon thousands of families each year with medical and emergency assistance. They offer medical, medication, and equipment assistance for adults that are diagnosed with a chronic illness or disability.


  • Eblen Charities
  • Email
  • (828) 255-3066

Easter Seals–UCP

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Easterseals UCP provides meaningful and exceptional services so that children, adults and families living with disabilities, behavioural health challenges and autism can live, learn, work and play in their communities.

Easterseals provide funding to individuals for DME, assistive, or smart technologies if and when grant monies are available. Application required with copies of clinical evaluations of the item requested. Permanent, long-term disabilities, developmental disabilities, and all ages. Co-payments are not eligible for funding. Waiting list requests.


  • Easter Seals–UCP
  • 1-800-662-7119

Lyn's Medical Loan Closet

The Medical Loan Closet of Henderson County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides durable medical equipment at minimal cost to residents of Henderson County and surrounding counties who are facing recovery from illness, surgery, accident or other medical crisis.

Volunteers and staff at the MLCHC work with clients and their caregivers to help ensure they are loaned medical equipment that suits their needs.


  • Lyn's Medical Loan Closet
  • Contact
  • (828) 692-9005

Muscular Dystrophy Association

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The Muscular Dystrophy Association, formed in 1950, combats muscular dystrophy and diseases of the nervous system and muscular system in general by funding research, providing medical and community services and educating health professionals and the general public. 

Some of the services they provide include funds for clinic visits at UNC, Duke; funds for the purchase of wheelchairs, leg braces, and communication devices and the repair of devices.


  • Muscular Dystrophy Association
  • Email
  • (800) 572-1717

NC Assistive Technology Exchange Post 

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The goal of the Assistive Technology Exchange Post hosted by NCATP is to put AT equipment that is not currently being used in the hands of someone who can benefit from it. Only residents of North Carolina may list assistive technology items for sale on the Assistive Technology Exchange Post. The program is designed to facilitate equipment exchange between individuals and is not for the use of vendors or distributors.


  • NC Assistive Technology Exchange Post
  • Email

North Carolina 2.1.1 

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There are a lot of organizations in North Carolina that provide durable medical equipment on loan. North Carolina 2.1.1 maintains a directory of those organizations. And If you need additional assistance after reviewing the results, the North Carolina 2-1-1 call specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by dialing 2-1-1 or 888-892-1162 from any phone.


  • North Carolina 2.1.1
  • 888-892-1162

North Carolina Assistive Technology Program 

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he North Carolina Assistive Technology Program (NCATP) is a state and federally funded program that provides assistive technology services statewide to people of all ages and abilities. NCATP leads North Carolina's efforts to carry out the federal Assistive Technology Act of 2004 by providing device demonstration, short-term device loans, and reutilization of assistive technology. We promote independence for people with disabilities through access to technology.


  • North Carolina Assistive Technology Program
  • 919-855-3500

North Carolina Special Assistance In-Home (SA/IH) Program for Adults

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The Special Assistance In-Home (SA/IH) program provides low income, North Carolina residents who are eligible for Medicaid with a monthly cash benefit to help them remain living in their homes. This program is intended to prevent the unnecessary or premature placement of persons in residential care facilities if they have the desire and ability to live at home with assistance. This program is also open to individuals who currently reside in assisted living, adult foster care, or another form of residential care and wish to move back into their homes.

This program is under the direction of the NC Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging and Adult Services and is administered locally by each county's Department of Social Services. It is also referred to as the State/County Special Assistance In-Home Program for Adults.


  • North Carolina Special Assistance

O'Berry Center Foundation

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O'Berry Center Foundation funding for AT, durable medical goods, vehicle modifications, not to exceed $5,000. Application required with copies of evaluations and a list of other attempts to obtain funding. 


  • O'Berry Center Foundation
  • Email
  • 919-581-4187

State-County Special Assistance, In Home

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The State/County Special Assistance In-Home Program for Adults (SA/IH) provides a cash supplement to low-income individuals who are at risk of entering a residential facility. SA/IH provides additional support services and income to individuals who would prefer to live at home.

The case managers work directly with the recipients, families and other caregivers to develop a care plan that enables the recipient to live at home. The case managers, working with the recipient, establish the amount of the SA/IH payment and determine how the payment will be used.


  • State-County Special Assistance, In Home

Senior Adults Association - Randolph County 

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Senior Adults Association organizes a lot of programs for seniors. Among those programs is a transportation program. Regional Coordinated Area Transit System (RCATS) vans provide transportation for various activities to all senior centers, medical appointments, human service agencies, grocery stores, employment, and other public transportation needs. There is no charge for those 60+ and a small fare for those underage. Those on Medicaid are not charged for rides for Medicaid-eligible services.


  • Senior Adults Association
  • Email
  • 336-629-7433

Shepherd's Center of Kernersville 

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The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville is an interfaith ministry of volunteers which champions and sustains adults who are aging or with disabilities.

They offer loans of medical equipment, including wheelchairs, portable toilets, walkers, and more. They are available for loan on a 3-month renewable basis for as long as needed.


  • Shepherd's Center of Kernersville
  • Email
  • 336-996-6696

North Carolina Aging and Disability Resource Centers 

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ADRCs are in place nationwide to supply disabled and senior citizens with reliable information about the services and benefits to which they are entitled. They are collaboratively run by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the US Administration on Community Living.


  • North Carolina Aging and Disability Resource Centers
  • (919) 855-3400

North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities

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The Council is governed by a majority-disabled, Governor-appointed board tasked with promoting systems change to allow individual with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families to participate in the design of and have access to culturally competent services and supports, as well as other assistance and opportunities, which promote inclusive communities. The Council doesn’t provide grant money to individuals for vehicles or vehicle modifications, but it’s a good contact for guidance.


  • North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities
  • Email
  • (800) 357-6916

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