Options Interstate Resource Center for Independent Living
Medical Equipment or Assistive Technology Loan Program
East Grand Forks Main Office
318 3rd St NW, East Grand Forks, MN, 56721
Distance: 1480 Miles
(218) 773-6100
options@myoptions.info
https://www.myoptions.info/serviceprograms?pi=11&sp=Equipment%20Loaner%20Closet
Service Details
Description
This program provides medical equipment/supplies and/or assistive technology at no cost for a certain loan period. The items available can vary by program, and may include Durable Medical Equipment (DME).
Additional Information
Options offers equipment designed for those with disabilities:
* A free equipment loan program with items such as walkers, wheelchairs, power chairs, canes, reachers, transfer benches, raised toilet seats
* Swap Shop offers items for sale, give always, and a place to ask for needed items
Options accepts donations of new or gently-used equipment to loan.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Beltrami County
- Clearwater County
- Hubbard County
- Kittson County
- Lake of the Woods County
- Mahnomen County
- Marshall County
- Norman County
- Pennington County
- Polk County
- Red Lake County
- Roseau County
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Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
- Free / no cost to everyone
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Specialization
- Disabilities
Area Served
Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Roseau counties
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (218) 773-6100 |
Last Update
12/5/2024
Other Locations
- Bemidji Office PO Box 105, Clearbrook, MN, 56634
- Crookston Office 123 S Main St, Ste A, Crookston, MN, 56716
- Roseau Office 216 Center St W, Ste 3, Roseau, MN, 56751
- Thief River Falls Office 220 Pennington Ave, Ste B, Thief River Falls, MN, 56701
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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LH-0650.0250Assistive Technology Equipment Loan Definition
Programs that enable individuals who have physical or sensory limitations to borrow the assistive technology products they require at no charge. Loans may be long or short-term in nature and the devices are returned once the agreed-upon period of time has elapsed.
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LR-1550Centers for Independent Living Definition
Consumer controlled, community based, cross disability, nonresidential agencies designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities that provide an array of independent living services. All CILs provide five core services: information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy and transition. In addition, many CILs also offer transportation services, mobility training, personal assistance, housing and home modifications, recreation services, vocational programs, assistance in obtaining assistive technology equipment and other individualized services designed to increase and maintain independence.
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TI-1800.5000Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs Definition
Programs that accept assistive technology equipment (i.e., equipment, appliances and assistive aids for people with disabilities), sickroom equipment, medical bandages, respiratory aids and other medical supplies that are required by people who are convalescing following surgery or illness, refurbish them if necessary, and keep them for use in their own program or donate them to other community-based organizations for their own use or for distribution to the people they serve.
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YJ-8750People With Disabilities/Health Conditions Definition
Individuals who have physical, sensory, developmental, cognitive, mental or emotional limitations, illnesses or injuries that affect their ability to engage in one or more major life activities. Disabilities and health conditions may be temporary or permanent, may be present at birth or occur at any point in a person's lifetime, and can be of different levels of severity.
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YQ-1500Consumer Directed Organizational Perspective Definition
Organizations and individual practitioners who offer maximum choice and control (including the ability to select, manage and dismiss their workers) to people who use services or other supports to help with daily activities.