Medical Equipment Exchange and Recycling Programs for Those with Disabilities
Part 4, Chapter 13: Specialized Situations: Programs for Children and Adults with Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs Page 14
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In some areas, the Tech Act agency may operate the equipment exchange or recycling programs directly. In other areas, the programs may be operated with other organizations.
It's important to be aware that although many of the items available through the Tech Act programs may be relatively inexpensive, there are generally no guarantees in terms of the equipment. That can be particularly important if you're considering purchasing an expensive item such as a power wheel chair, a wheelchair lift, or a specially equipped computer, where it may not be possible to thoroughly examine or test all of the electronic or computer circuits.
Support for the purchase of medical equipment may also be available through a private grant. For example, the Disabled Children's Relief Fund offers grants that are designed to help families purchase wheelchairs, prosthetic devices, TTY5, or other kinds of medical equipment for children with disabilities (See Appendix B). Preference is generally given to individuals who need medical equipment that is not eligible for coverage through health insurance (See Table 17).
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