How to Donate Used Medical Equipment in Little Rock, Arkansas

First aid equipment may be needed at local clinics.

Extra walkers, mobility aids, crutches or even first aid equipment should not be sitting around gathering dust. This equipment is expensive and often used temporarily. Little Rock, Arkansas, residents with gently used medical equipment have a few local options to donate equipment for those who can't afford it. Review donation options and check with programs, because needs can change. If you're donating to a 501(c)3 organization or religious organization, ask for a receipt showing the fair market value of your donation. You can then deduct it on your taxes.

Instructions

1. Contact Little Rock's Harmony Health Clinic to ask what equipment they currently need (harmonyclinicar.org). This clinic provides medical services to Pulaski County residents and accepts donated equipment to provide its services.

2. List your equipment on Increasing Capabilities Access Network or ICAN's Equipment Exchange (arsinfo.org). The ICAN Equipment Exchange accepts listings for wheelchairs, walkers, mobility aids and assistive equipment for people with disabilities.

3. Check with the Westside Free Medical Clinic to see whether they need any medical equipment (dolr.org). This volunteer-run clinic provides free services to Little Rock residents. If your equipment is a match for their needs, make an appointment to drop it off.

4. List your equipment on usedHME if it's not a good match for local programs (usedhme.org). This free services allows you to list items by zip code so that those needing medical equipment can locate offers near them. Medical equipment for offer includes wheelchairs, mobility lifts and nutritional supplements. When someone near Little Rock contacts you about your equipment, arrange donation.

References

• Harmony Health Clinic: Donations
• Arkansas Rehabilitation Services: ICAN
• Catholic Charities of Arkansas: Westside Free Medican Clinic
• UsedHME: Home