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Renew Mobility

Details

2215 29th St., Suite A6
Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Muskegon Address -1148 West Western Ave Suite 1204-C1 (Muskegon by appointment only)

State: Michigan
Email: info@renewmobility.org
Phone Number: 616-493-2620
877-468-9335
Website: http://www.renewmobility.org


Hours

Grand Rapids -Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 3:00pm

Muskegon -By appointment only

Counties Served

Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Newaygo, Montcalm, Ionia, Barry, Allegan


Requirements

Individuals and families demonstrating financial need and medical verification.Power equipment only. All other equipment is based on availability.

All equipment placement is based on equipment availability. Individuals seeking power equipment must provide medical reasoning and proof of an insurance denial to receive power equipment.

Lending Period

We place durable medical equipment permanently with the West Michigan community.


Equipment

Mobility Equipment -Our mission is to enhance independence through access to mobility equipment.

Types of Equipment: canes, walkers, manual wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, cushions, bath aides, and Pediatric equipment.

We sell power wheelchairs and power scooters.

We repair or attempt to replace if no longer safe or meeting our client's 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.fntw.org


Hours

Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00am - 5:00pm

Counties Served

Kent,Ottawa, Muskegon, Ionia, Montcalm, Barry, Allegan


Requirements

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 risers, 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: 248-557-5070 ext. 152 (Kathy)
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.

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.

World Medical Relief Prescription Program

Details

21725 Melrose Ave.
Southfield, MI 48075

State: Michigan
Email: info@worldmedicalrelief.org
Phone Number: 313-866-5333
Website: http://www.worldmedicalrelief.org


Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

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.

The ALS Association (Michigan)

Details

donation/mailing address
The ALS Association
PO Box 26599
Fraser, MI 48026

State: Michigan
Email: fightals@alsa-michigan.org
Phone Number: 248-680-6540, 616-459-1900
Website: http://webmi.alsa.org/site/PageServer/?pagename=MI_homepage


Hours

Monday- Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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.

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.

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 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.

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.