Give or Receive a Wheelchair or Wheelchair Equipment
Wheelchair Foundation currently delivers wheelchairs in containers of 280 wheelchairs to
several countries outside of the USA.
However, due to the extraordinary expense associated with domestic and international shipping,
customs clearance and delivery logistics, Wheelchair Foundation does not fulfill requests for
the distribution of individual wheelchairs. We regret that we are unable to fulfill such
requests, but due to financial restraints, it is not possible to deliver wheelchairs to individual recipients.
There are, however, several organizations that help to give and receive wheelchair equipment.
Organizations that accept wheelchair equipment donations typically attempt to identify recipients and
match them with the donated equipment they have received.
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Get or Donate a Free Used Wheelchair
Listed are several organizations that receive donations of used wheelchair equipment and then
attempt to identify recipients to match with the donated equipment. They also often refurbish the wheelchairs
before they give them to someone else. They typically operate in regional areas, and usually
have difficulty getting wheelchairs to people outside of their areas of operations because of
the large costs associated with transporting wheelchair equipment.
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Chariots of Hope
A nonprofit organization established for the purpose of collecting used wheelchairs.
The donated wheelchairs are then repaired and distributed, at no cost to the recipient,
to those in need.
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Direct Relief International
Direct Relief is a non-profit medical assistance organization, who has been sending shipments
of medical supplies and equipment worldwide to help the victims of civil unrest, natural disasters
and chronic poverty.
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Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC)
Provides wheelchairs and other medical supplies to people in the metro Atlanta, Georgia area
with disabilities.
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Kansas Equipment Exchange
Helps Kansans obtain affordable, durable medical equipment and assistive technology. Accepts
donated wheelchairs, hospital beds, lifts and other medical equipment, which is then refurbished
and given to Kansas residents in need.
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Hope Alliance International
This organization distributes wheelchairs in various parts of the world.
Hope Alliance International's mission is to improve health in communities of need by setting
up long-term, self-sustaining programs that will have dramatic, positive, lasting impact on the
children and families in those communities.
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Hope Haven International
Based in Rock Valley, Iowa and founded in
1964 Hope Haven collects, repairs, and distributes wheelchairs internationally.
It is a Christian organization that relies heavily upon volunteers and prison inmates to
transport and refurbish the wheelchairs. As followers of Christ, they seek to "unleash potential
in people through work and life skills so that they may enjoy a productive life in their community."
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LifeNets - The Wheelchair Project
Matches donated wheelchairs with needy recipients who cannot afford or qualify for
wheelchairs in the United States. The organization networks with medical missionary
organizations and individuals to access and provide donated wheelchairs.
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Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
Local MDA offices across the United States, including Puerto Rico, need donations of various types of medical equipment -- including manual and powered wheelchairs, powered scooters, hospital beds, lift chairs, walkers, hydraulic (hoyer) lifts, communication devices and other items. MDA is a voluntary health agency dedicated to fighting over 40 neuromuscular diseases through scientific research, widespread professional and public health education, and local support services. Donated equipment is repaired and provided at no cost to local individuals affected by any of the disorders in MDA’s purview. Call 1-800-572-1717 or visit MDA's Web site www.mda.org.
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The Mobility Project
The Mobility Project has been formed to collect, refurbish, ship and distribute a wheelchair
to a recipient. These wheelchairs go to the needy, always at no cost to them, without regard
to political affiliation, religious or ethnic identity.
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Wheelchair Recycling Program
Offers low cost, refurbished mobility and medical equipment to those who lack the resources
to acquire new equipment.
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Wheels for Humanity
Refurbishes donated wheelchairs and individually fits them to children and adults with
disabilities in developing nations. The organization partners with international health-care
organizations to identify those in greatest need.
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Purchase a Wheelchair
There are several organizations through which you can purchase wheelchair equipment.
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1800wheelchair.com
1800wheelchair.com is an online mobility store where you can purchase wheelchairs, scooters,
walkers, accessories, and other mobility aids at discount prices.
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Allegro Medical
An online seller or wheelchairs, scooters, ramps, wheelchair accessories, and other medical supplies.
They are based in Tempe, Arizona.
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SpinLife
SpinLife is your number one source for wheelchairs. We offer all the top brands at the best
prices guaranteed. You'll find Guardian, Quickie, TiLite, Küschall, Invacare wheelchairs and more.
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Sportaid
Sportaid has the largest selection of everyday, sports and manual wheelchairs and wheelchair accessories in the market. It is a reputable supplier of wheelchairs and accessories and is proud to provide you with a complete line of wheelchairs.
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US Medical Supplies Online
US Medical Supplies Online is one of the largest medical product suppliers with 14,000 discounted items. Our online catalog clearly shows prices, descriptions and pictures. Products will be delivered to your home anywhere in the continental U.S.
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Wheelchairs & Electric Wheelchairs
Your best choice for help on wheelchairs, wheelchair accessories, electric wheelchair
and other disability products.
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Get or Donate a Free Handicapped Accessible Vehicle
The following organization can help to give or receive handicapped accessible vehicles.
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Special Kids Fund Vehicles for the Disabled Program
Special Kids Fund Special Kids Fund is an alliance of schools, hospitals, and social service
organizations that providing for the special needs of children with disabilities and at-risk youth.
Through the Special Kids Fund Vehicles for the Disabled Program, donated wheelchair vans and vehicles
are given to physically disabled persons who are not able to afford them.
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For a list of other organizations that may be able to help, please see the Wikipedia page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_wheelchair_organizations
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