Houghton County Loan Programs

Counties Served

All Michigan

Requirements

All applicants must be under age 18. Must have Cerebral Palsy or paralysis-causing condition.

The application must be filled out online with a doctor's script.

Recipients must install the ramp.

Lending Period

Equipment

(We do not lend durable medical equipment.) The QuickRamps for Kids Program provides free portable wheelchair ramps to families of children who experience Cerebral Palsy and other paralysis-causing conditions. QuickRamps are a fast and inexpensive alternative to permanent ramps. Best of all, they give a child immediate access to their community. The ramps cover approximately 2 steps.

We are unable to install the ramps.

You may call (248) 557-5070 or visit our website for an application. Please fill out the application online. http://quickrampsforkids.org.

Counties Served

All Michigan

Requirements

Prescription Required. A valid drivers license or ID is required. Annual income may not exceed $44,800 for an individual, or $51,200 for a married couple. An application to the Affordable Prescription Program is required.

Lending Period

Equipment

Prescription Program: $8.30/prescription. Medications may be mailed to you or you may pick them up.
Individuals must meet requirements.

Counties Served

All Michigan

Requirements

Persons diagnosed with ALS

Lending Period

As Long As Needed

Equipment

Medical Equipment and Augmentative Communication Devices Loan Program - Please call our office for more information.
No pick-up available. We will arrange to have the equipment delivered to you.

Counties Served

All Michigan

Requirements

Individuals with any form of disability living in Michigan

Lending Period

Equipment

(This organization does not loan or accept medical equipment. They provide financial support for purchasing equipment.)

Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund and Michigan Employment Loan Fund. Please call 517-203-1200 press option 2.

The AT Loan program is being updated. Please contact us to be added to our email/mailing list to be notified when the new AT Loan program starts.

Counties Served

All Michigan

Requirements

ALS ( Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and PLS patients only

Lending Period

There is no charge for ALS and PLS patients to borrow equipment. Equipment may be borrowed for as long as needed.

Equipment

Canes, Communication Devices, Wheelchair Ramps, Manual Wheelchairs, Power Wheelchairs, Wheelchair Cushions, Shower Chairs, Commodes, Bedside Tables, Transfer Boards, Walkers, Transfer Chairs,Hoyer Lifts, eating utensils, etc.

Counties Served

All Michigan

Requirements

Farmers With Disabilities

Lending Period

Equipment

ESM-AgrAbility staff helps farm operations adjust to and manage disabling conditions, such as, arthritis, chronic back pain, joint injuries, amputations, spinal cord injuries, hearing loss and any other condition that may limit a farmer’s ability to work.
Information and referral services and farm-site assessments are offered at no cost to the farmer. The cost of new equipment or modifications made to old equipment, the farm operation, or the farm home is typically covered through the state via Michigan Rehabilitation Services. ESM-AgrAbility staff will help the farmer navigate the state system to access these supporting funds.
Please click on the website link for more information.

Counties Served

All Michigan

Requirements

Anyone in need is eligible

Lending Period

You may keep the equipment as long as necessary

Equipment

Equipment Donation Program focuses on the needs of people with spinal cord injury or disease. We only accept items that help people with mobility issues. For example, we accept donations of wheelchairs, power chairs, adaptive sports equipment, hoists, lifts, and other items that help people who cannot easily move.

Counties Served

All Michigan

Requirements

Reside in Michigan and have a disability or be a senior citizen

Lending Period

30 days or open ended loans are possible where borrower keeps device until no longer needed

Equipment

A sampling of items available for loan include devices for community living, recreation, blind/low vision, youth, computer access, employment, environmental controls, mobility, parenting, hearing, communication, decreasing social isolation and cognition, and mental health. An equipment library will be online and accessible by December 2022. All services are free and funded through the federal AT Act. Demonstrations of devices before borrowing are also available and free.

Counties Served

ALL

Requirements

Lending Period

Equipment

Visit our website at www.nfb.org for an application, and resource information.