Funding
Resources
Lack of monetary funding is often the biggest hurdle to getting the wheelchair or accessible van you need.
The following resources can help.
The following resources can help.
Medicare: How Wheelchairs & DME are Covered
Explaining what durable medical equipment is, which durable medical equipment, prosthetic, and orthotic items are covered in the Original Medicare Plan, and where to get help with your questions.
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Medicare: How to File Wheelchair and related Claims
Using the linked form, follow these instructions when submitting Medicare claims on your own for any wheelchair or Durable Medical Equipment related item.
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Funding Case Study - Power-Assist Wheelchairs
This article explains the benefits and ways of funding power-assist manual wheelchairs such as Alber eMotion wheels, Quickie Xtender, iGlide, Delta Tailwind, SuperQuad Wijit, and more. It originally appeared in the Seating & Positioning Handbook, on March 2009.
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Funding Case Study - Standing Wheelchairs
This is a RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America) position case study on the benefits of regular standing when paralyzed with the assistance of a standing wheelchair or other standing device.
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State Centers for Assistive Technology
Find your own state’s assistive technology center. These government agencies have been established in each state to help fellow in-state individuals overcome any handicap or disability and can provide a broad range of mobility equipment and services.
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Wheelchair Van Purchase Incentives - Rebates & Discounts
Dealer programs to help buyers upfit and purchase handicap accessible vehicles.
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Organizations providing Donated Wheelchairs
These organizations collect and re-distribute wheelchair donations and other mobility aids to help others in need.
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Organizations providing Donated Computers
An alphabetical list of organizations that provide others in need with affordable computers and tech devices.
