Ionia County Loan Programs
BACK TO Michigan DIRECTORYAlternatives in Motion
Details
2215 29th St., Suite A6
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
State: Michigan
Email: info@aimgr.org
Phone Number: 616-493-2620
877-468-9335
Website: http://www.aimgr.org
Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm
Counties Served
Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Newaygo, Montcalm, Ionia, Barry, Allegan,
Requirements
Individuals and families demonstrating financial need and medical verification.
Lending Period
We place the equipment with persons with disabilities permanently.
Equipment
Mobility Equipment -Our mission is to enhance independence through access to mobility equipment.
Types of Equipment: canes, walkers, manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, scooters, Hoyer lifts, cushions, bath aides, and Pediatric equipment.
We repair all equipment for as long as clients needs.
We deliver equipment with our community van.
DAKC Disability Advocates of Kent County
Details
3600 Camelot Drive SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: 616-949-1100 ext. 255
Website: http://DAKC.us
Hours
Monday thru Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm, Friday 8:30am - 1:00pm Please call first to see if we have the item needed, and that staff is available.
Counties Served
Kent, Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta, Osceola
Requirements
Kent County as well as Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta, and Osceola. We serve other counties as needed. We require a professional recommendation for any equipment that is requested. If a consumer is not currently receiving therapy services, we have occupational therapists on staff who are able to assess consumers for their equipment needs. We charge a copay (based on a person's income and sliding scale) minimum $10 for our assessments and/or any adaptive equipment loans made to the consumer.
Lending Period
As Long As Needed. The consumer can choose to call us when they are no longer in need of the equipment and we will pick it up or they can return the equipment to us at our agency.
Equipment
Wheelchairs, bath chairs, transfer benches, canes, walkers, raised toilet seats, transport chairs, tub bars as well as a variety of smaller items for activities of daily living (visual aids, items for dressing, eating, cooking, etc.). This inventory changes daily/weekly/monthly depending on the need of the consumers we serve and the amount/type of equipment donations we receive. While we assess consumers of any age, we do not carry pediatric adaptive equipment in our loan closet.
Family Network of Wyoming
Details
1029 44th SW Street
Wyoming, Michigan 49509
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: 616-885-9919
Website: http://www.familynow.us
Hours
Tuesday 9-5 and Thursday 9-12
Counties Served
Kent,Ottawa, Muskegon, Ionia, Montcalm, Barry, Allegan
Requirements
Must be able to provide a picture ID at time of rental. Borrowing is free and open to all income levels in Kent County and surrounding areas. A donation is appreciated but NOT a requirement to use the closet.
Lending Period
6 months
Equipment
Commodes, walkers, canes, wheelchairs, knee scooters, raised toilet seats, shower/bathtub seats, transfer benches, incontinence supplies. We RECOMMEND you call to check for availability of item(s) before coming in.
Eaton Community Palliative Care Residence and Offices
Details
2675 South Cochran
Charlotte, Michigan 48813
State: Michigan
Email: echospice@voyager.net
If someone has a need for equipment, they should call for an immediate response.
Phone Number: 517-543-5310
Website: http://www.echospice.org
Hours
Counties Served
Eaton, Clinton, Ingham, Ionia, Barry, Calhoun, Jackson
Requirements
Anyone
Lending Period
Lending period for knee scooters is 3 months. All other equipment is as long as needed
Equipment
Equipment may include: walkers, wheelchairs, transport chairs, shower chairs, transfer benches, grab bars, commodes, toilet seat rises, bed rails, etc. Limited Supply, please call in advance to check current stock.
**We no longer provide bed pads or other incontinent supplies in our loan closet. When available, they are for purchase in our Thrift Store.
Portland Area Service Group
Details
144 Kent St.
Portland, MI
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: 517-647-4004
Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 3:30pm
Friday 9:00am - 2:30pm
Counties Served
Ionia
Requirements
Anyone
Lending Period
As Long As Needed
Equipment
Wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, commodes, etc. Donations are appreciated.
The QuickRamps for Kids program
Details
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: 800-827-4843
248-557-5070
Website: https://www.mi-ucp.org/accessibilityandmobility
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00
Counties Served
All Michigan
Requirements
All applicants must be under age 18. Must have Cerebral Palsy or paralysis-causing condition
Lending Period
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.
You may call (248) 557-5070 or visit our website for an application http://quickrampsforkids.org.
ALS Association - Michigan Chapter
Details
West Michigan Office
678 Front Ave NW., Suite 177
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
East Michigan Office
675 East Big Beaver Rd., Suite 207
Troy, MI 48083
State: Michigan
Email: fightals@alsa-michigan.org
Phone Number: West Michigan Office:616-459-1900
East Michigan Office:248-680-6540
Website: http://webmi.alsa.org/site/PageServer/?pagename=MI_homepage
Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
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. Donations are gladly accepted. Volunteers are welcome.
MI-UCP
(Provides Financial loans for Purchasing Medical Equipment and assistive technology)
Details
1325 South Washington
Lansing, MI 48910
State: Michigan
Email: ucp@ucpmichigan.org
Phone Number: 800-828-2714 (Michigan only)
517-203-1200 Press option 2
Website: http://mi-ucp.org
Hours
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.
Michigan CPAP Bank
Counties Served
All Michigan
Requirements
Prescription and a Copy of Sleep Study is Required
We are unable to provide education regarding PAP therapy for non- University of Michigan patients.
Lending Period
Equipment
Machines: CPAP, BiPAP, Auto CPAP, Auto BiPAP, ASV, AVAPS and other 'PAP' machines.
CPAP Supplies: Masks, Tubing, and other related supplies
Donations of CPAP machines, CPAP supplies (masks, tubing, filters, humidifier chambers, etc.) are gladly accepted. CPAP supplies must be new and in unopened sealed bags.
Donations may be dropped off or mailed to
University of Michigan
C 712 Med Inn Building
1500 East Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5845
If you are dropping off a donation please go to the 7th floor.
(We are unable to accept Nebulizers.)
ALS of Michigan
Details
24359 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 100
Southfield, MI 48075
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: 800-882-5764
Website: http://www.alsofmichigan.org
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
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.
Easter Seals Michigan AgrAbility
Details
4065 East Hills Court
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
State: Others
Email: NStoller@essmichigan.org
Phone Number: 1-800-956-4106
Website: http://www.michiganagrability.org
Hours
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.
Paralyzed Veterans of America/Michigan Chapter
Details
40550 Grand River Ave.
Novi, MI 48375 USA
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: 800-638-6782
Website: http://www.michiganpva.org/
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
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.
Michigan Assistive Technology Program at Michigan Disability Rights Coalition
Details
3498 East Lake Lansing Road, Suite 100
East Lansing, MI 48823
State: Michigan
Email: info@mymdrc.org
Phone Number: 800-578-1269; 517-333-2477
Website: https://mymdrc.org/assistive-tech-program/
Hours
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Friday
Counties Served
All Michigan
Requirements
Reside in Michigan and have a disability
Lending Period
30 days or open ended loans are possible where borrower keeps device until no longer needed
Equipment
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.
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
Details
200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
State: Others
Email:
Phone Number: 410-659-9314
Website: http://www.nfb.org
Hours
Counties Served
ALL
Requirements
Lending Period
Equipment
Visit our website at www.nfb.org for an application, and resource information.