Equipment We Accept
REquipment reuses gently used durable medical equipment (DME) and assistive technology (AT) for people in Massachusetts.
Before donating, please check what we are currently able to accept ↓
What REquipment is accepting right now
Most durable medical equipment donations are temporarily paused because of limited storage space.
Currently accepting
- Assistive technology devices
Considered case by case
- Portable ramps
- Like-new power scooters
- Like-new power wheelchairs
Temporarily paused
- Most other durable home medical equipment
What condition should donated equipment be in?
REquipment generally accepts equipment that is gently used and under five years old. Exceptions may be made for equipment that is in especially good condition, in high demand, of high value, or unusual.
- Include photos. All donation items require photos before they can be accepted. For power wheelchairs, include recent photos.
- Confirm ownership. You must own the equipment and have the authority to donate it.
- Wait for approval. REquipment reviews each donation before arranging drop-off or pickup.
Medical equipment normally accepted
The lists below show what REquipment normally accepts when space is available.
Mobility
- Power wheelchairs
- Manual wheelchairs
- Power scooters
- Strollers
- Rollator walkers
- Upright walkers
- Knee walkers
- Posterior walkers
- Hemi walkers
- Forearm or Canadian crutches
- Knee crutches
- Gait trainers
- iWalk mobility devices
- Portable ramps
- Threshold ramps
Bathing and Toileting
- Tub seats
- Shower chairs
- Bath safety steps with handles
- Toilet assist rails
- Hi-lo toilet/bath chairs
- Hygiene and toileting systems
- Grab bars
- New-in-box commodes
- New-in-box raised toilet seats
Lifting, Standing, Seating, and Positioning
- Sling lifts
- Standing frames
- Products for postural and pressure management
- Bed trapezes
- Bariatric equipment
- Pediatric equipment
New, Sealed Supplies
- New-in-box CPAP and BiPAP supplies
- Ostomy supplies in sealed, unopened packaging
Medical equipment not accepted
- Beds
- Fabric recliner-style lift chairs
- Used commodes
- Underarm or axillary crutches
- Canes
- Silver folding walkers
- Stair lifts
- Porch lifts
- In-the-ear devices
- Eye prosthetics
- CPAP or BiPAP machines
- Other oxygen-related equipment
- Exam tables
Assistive technology accepted
REquipment accepts many types of assistive technology for vision, hearing, communication, daily living, computer access, mobility, and recreation.
Vision
- Magnifiers, including electronic magnifiers
- Talking watches, clocks, thermostats, and similar devices
- Braille displays
- Telephones with large tactile buttons
- Keyboards with high color contrast
Hearing
- Vibrating alarm clocks
- Personal amplification systems
- Wireless TV listening systems
- Doorbells with flashing-light alerts
- Amplified telephones
- Face-to-face dual-keyboard communication systems
- Bed shakers
- TLC pulse amplifiers
Speech and communication
- Voice amplification systems
- Communication boards
- Mid-tech augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, excluding tablets
- Fluency assistance devices
Learning, cognition, and development
- Memory aids
- Pill boxes
- Audiobooks
- Reminder systems
- Note-taking systems
Mobility, seating, and positioning
- Products for postural and pressure management
- Feeder seating
- Non-fabric seating
- Basic evacuation chairs
Environmental adaptation
- Adaptive seat belts
- Laptop and desk stands
- Devices with switch activation
- Devices with voice activation
Daily living
- Dressing aids
- Grab bars
- Doorknob handles
- Reacher and grabber tools
- Adapted kitchen tools
- Adapted eating utensils
- Wheelchair cup holders
- Rollator carrying bags
- Book stands
- Automatic soap dispensers
- Overbed tables
- Chin switches
- Stand assists
- Universal cuffs
- Stander couch handles
Vehicle and transportation aids
- Steering wheel knobs
- Adaptive seat belts
- Portable ramps
Computer access
Adaptive accessories only. Computers, tablets, and smartphones are not accepted.
- Mouth stick holders
- Trackball mice
- Gooseneck clamps
- Alternative keyboards
Recreation, sports, and leisure
- Switch-adapted toys
- Playing card holders
- Camera mounts
- Adapted sporting equipment
- Weighted wrist cuffs
- Sport wheelchairs
- Adaptive bicycles
Not sure whether REquipment can accept your item?
If your item is not listed, contact REquipment. Acceptance may depend on its type, age, condition, current inventory, and available storage space.
Call toll-free at 800-261-9841 or email info@dmereuse.org.
Ready to donate?
Start with the Equipment Donation Form. REquipment will review your equipment and let you know whether it can be accepted.
Once your donation is approved, REquipment will provide drop-off instructions or help you determine whether pickup is available.
Need help with the form? Call 800-261-9841.
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