Lake County Loan Programs

Counties Served

Cook, Lake

Requirements

Candidates for the program must:
Have a diagnosis of ALS., Reside in the Chapter's coverage area- The Greater Chicago area and surrounding suburbs, Rockford and Central IL., Be registered with the ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter.,Have applied, or be in the application process, for coverage of equipment from their insurance, or have no insurance coverage for the requested item.
All items are provided to individuals with ALS, free of charge.

Lending Period

As Long As Needed

Equipment

To request a loan of equipment through any of the loan programs, you must contact your Care Services Coordinator or the office at 312-932-0000 for assistance.
Please be aware that some items can be loaned out simply through a phone conversation with the Chapter staff, but most items will require the involvement of a health care professional to choose the most appropriate item.

This program includes the following types of equipment: Manual Wheelchairs, Power Wheelchairs, Bathroom Safety Equipment, Walkers, Patient Lifts, Hospital beds, Lift Chair Recliners, Stair Climbers, Portable Ramps,Other Medical Equipment. Please call to check for availability.

Counties Served

Cook, Lake

Requirements

Anyone

Lending Period

Equipment is Given Away

Equipment

Hospital Beds, Motorized and Manual Wheelchairs, Pediatric Therapy Equipment, Canes, and Walkers. You will need to pick up the equipment.
Equipment in clean working condition is welcomed.

Counties Served

ALL

Requirements

Lending Period

Equipment

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