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

Angel Flight Soars arranges free air transportation for people who need to travel to receive lifesaving medical treatment, but lack the means. They help families focus on getting better instead of worrying about how to get there, and they coordinate 9 missions a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

SC Department on Aging is a directory to find a lot of information and resources. You can find organizations that provide transport in your area here.  Some of these organizations provide medical equipment too. It is worth noting, however, they do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information due to frequent changes.

Lighthouse Ministry ‎help Florence area churches organize and administer community resources, reaching out in cooperative Christian fellowship, providing for the relief of emergency physical needs, and, in doing so, ministering to the spiritual needs of God’s children. Lighthouse Ministries Ramp Assistance Medical Program (RAMP) is a reimbursement grant that is primarily funded by the United Way of Florence County. This program assists low income Florence County disabled residents gain safe mobility in and out of their homes. This program is coordinated with the assistance of Lighthouse Ministries’ volunteers. Give them a call to see if you are eligible for the program.

Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Little River Lions Club is the local chapter of Lions Clubs International. They organize a ton of program for people with disabilities. These programs range from Used Eyeglasses Collection & Recycle to Handicap Ramps. See details of their programs here.

SCATP, a federally funded program, is focused on getting assistive technologies into the hands of disabled South Carolina residents who can use it to better live, learn, work, play and lead an independent life. Tell SCATP that you need help affording a handicap van or accessibility equipment and modifications.

The OVA of South Carolina advocates for the more than 400,000 state residents who have served in the US military. If you are among them, and if your impaired mobility is a result of your service or of care given under the auspices of the VA, make contact. You may be in line for a disability grant you can use to lease, or buy a mobility assistance.

St. John's United Methodist is a warm, friendly, multi-generational church that has much to offer to children, youth, and adults of all ages. Jack Meeks Memorial Ramp Ministry can help you with getting a wheelchair ramp to make your home more assessable.

Over the years, Touch the future has issued over 30,000 assistive technology and medical devices. Their goal is to provide individuals with disabilities and seniors with affordable assistive technology and other tools they need to live independently and achieve life goals. Apply for an assistive technology grant here.

Since 1994, Walton Options has provided services and resources to help people with all types of disabilities live independently within the community. As a private, non-profit, non-residential Center for Independent Living (CIL), they serve 16 counties in Georgia and 10 counties in South Carolina. One of their many programs is Home Modification: Through various grant funders and other alternative funding options, Walton Options offers a home modification program that removes architectural barriers in the home and provides bathroom safety equipment.