Grants & Alternative Funding

Equipment Recycling Programs: Where to Find Free Used Wheelchairs

Volunteers and clinician inspecting used wheelchairs at a community reuse center with paperwork and a technician charging a power wheelchair battery

This article explains where to find free used wheelchairs through equipment recycling programs and how to combine donated gear with insurance, Medicare, grants, and appeal strategies in the U.S. This guide covers practical sources, step-by-step inspection checklists, prior authorization requirements,…

Used Equipment Marketplaces: Safety Checks and Funding

Technician inspecting a used power wheelchair and scooter at a medical equipment shop with Medicare paperwork on a tablet and an accessible vehicle lift visible in the background

Navigating used mobility equipment marketplaces while securing insurance or Medicare funding can be confusing. This guide walks U.S. buyers and clinicians through safety inspections for wheelchairs, scooters and vehicle lifts, explains Medicare, Medicaid and private insurer rules, outlines prior authorization…

Top 10 National Charities That Fund Wheelchairs and Scooters

Diverse adults and a child with wheelchairs and a mobility scooter receiving assistance from a caseworker who holds application forms and an insurance card outside a community mobility assistance center

Finding funding for wheelchairs, scooters, and lifts requires juggling Medicare rules, private insurance, state programs, and national charities. This article maps the top national nonprofits that offer equipment grants or assistance, explains how insurance coverage works, and gives practical steps…