Local in Mobile County (3) Rebuilding Together of South Alabama
Local · Choctaw, Clarke, Mobile, Washington Counties, AL
Free volunteer home repairs, accessibility modifications, disaster preparedness/recovery; Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
866-756-8178
Who Low-income homeowners (no rentals or heir property) living in the home 3+ years; mainly veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, single parents Where P.O. Box 1752, Mobile 36633 Email twalker@rebuildingtogethersa.org Good to know Homeowner application period was CLOSED when checked (Nov 2026). Voicemail 251-289-1684. USDA Rural Development Section 504 Home Repair - Bay Minette Area Office USDA 504 repair loans/grants
Local · 7 Alabama counties
1% loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 (combined $50,000) to repair, modernize or remove health/safety hazards (roofs, plumbing, accessibility).
(251) 937-3297 ext. 4
Who Very-low/low-income owner-occupants in eligible rural areas unable to get credit elsewhere; grants only for age 62+ Good to know Grants repayable if home sold within 3 years. Check address eligibility on USDA eligibility site. South Alabama Area Agency on Aging South Alabama Regional Planning Commission
Local · Baldwin, Escambia, Mobile County, AL
Local aging office: Medicare counseling, in-home waivers, meals, caregiver support.
251-433-6541
Who Adults 60+, people with disabilities, caregivers Sponsor spot Your business here. Reach families in Mobile County looking for wheelchairs, prosthetics and medical equipment.
Advertise here Statewide programs that serve Mobile County (32) ADRS Vocational Rehabilitation (equipment for work) Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Statewide, AL
Can pay for medical equipment, assistive devices and job-site changes a person with a disability needs to get or keep a job or go to school.
1-800-441-7607
Who Alabamians with a disability who want to work Good to know Free. A rehab counselor builds a work plan with you. Alabama Head and Spinal Cord Injury Helpline ADRS Head & Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund
Statewide, AL
Information, resource coordination and service linkage for people with a brain or spinal cord injury, including help finding equipment.
1-888-879-4706
Who Alabama residents with a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury Alabama Medicaid prosthetics and orthotics Medicaid POP program
Statewide, AL
Medicaid covers basic prosthetic limbs, braces and orthotics for adults 21 to 64 with prior approval, and medically necessary prostheses for children under 21.
1-800-362-1504
Who Alabama Medicaid recipients Good to know The prosthetist must be a Medicaid provider licensed in Alabama. Your doctor must document that you need it to walk or function. Bring Photo ID Prescription or doctor's note for the wheelchair or prosthesis Insurance, Medicaid or Medicare card Proof of income for the last 30 days Amputee Coalition: National Limb Loss Resource Center Amputee Coalition
National (serves Alabama)
Free help for people with limb loss: what a prosthesis should cost, insurance appeals, a healthcare navigator, trained peer visitors and local support groups.
1-888-267-5669
Who Anyone with limb loss or limb difference, and their families Good to know Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern. Limbs for Life Foundation Free prosthetic limbs
National (serves Alabama)
Pays a partner prosthetic clinic near you to make and fit a new prosthetic leg or arm for people who can't afford one.
1-888-235-5462
Who Amputees with no insurance or other way to pay for a prosthesis Good to know Send the application with photo ID and proof of household income. Help is free for approved applicants. Bring Photo ID Proof of household income (award letters, pay stubs) Name of the prosthetist you'd like to use, if you have one Shriners Children's Free pediatric prosthetics and orthotics
National (serves Alabama)
Specialty orthopedic care for kids, including custom prosthetic limbs, braces and wheelchair seating, regardless of the family's ability to pay.
1-800-237-5055
Who Children from birth to 18 Good to know No doctor referral needed. Alabama families are usually seen at Shriners Children's Shreveport, Greenville or Lexington; local Shrine clubs often help with travel. VA Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service Birmingham VA Medical Center
Statewide, AL
Provides prosthetic limbs, braces, wheelchairs, scooters and home medical equipment to veterans at no cost when medically needed.
(205) 933-8101
Who Veterans enrolled in VA health care, with a referral from their VA provider Where 700 South 19th Street, Birmingham 35233 Good to know Not enrolled yet? Call 1-877-222-8387. Tuscaloosa VA: (205) 554-2000. United Way 2-1-1
Anywhere
Free, 24/7 referral line. Finds the smaller church and community funds near their address that open up week to week. Also 1-888-421-1266, or text a ZIP code to 898-211.
2-1-1
Who Anyone Ability Found Low-cost wheelchairs and adaptive equipment
National (serves Alabama)
Places new and refurbished wheelchairs, power chairs, lifts and adaptive equipment for a low fee, based on need rather than income.
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Who Children and adults with disabilities; must apply through a therapist or other professional Good to know Ask your physical or occupational therapist to apply for you. ADRS State of Alabama Independent Living Service (SAIL) SAIL / Alabama Dept. of Rehabilitation Services
Statewide (AL)
Home and environmental modifications (ramps often built by volunteer church/Lions groups with ADRS-supplied materials), equipment, attendant care and independent living counseling.
1-844-602-7245
Who Alabamians with significant disabilities; Homebound, Medicaid Waiver and Community Support tracks have separate criteria Where 602 S. Lawrence St., Montgomery 36104 Good to know Volunteer ramp builders working through ADRS include Bethel Church of Christ/Lions Clubs (north Alabama) and Carpenters for Christ (FBC Tallassee). ADRS State Office (334) 293-7500. Alabama Head Injury Foundation AHIF
Statewide, AL
Respite, caregiver programs, support groups and camps for people with brain injuries and families.
1-800-433-8002
Who People with traumatic brain injury and their caregivers ALS Association Alabama care services The ALS Association
Statewide, AL
Free care navigation connecting people with ALS to equipment, mobility and clinic help.
Register online
Who People living with ALS and their families Amputee Blade Runners Free running and sports prosthetics
National (serves Alabama)
Makes free custom running and sports prosthetics, which insurance usually won't cover.
615-378-5868
Who Lower-limb amputees in the U.S., at least one year after their first prosthesis Good to know Adults must complete three 5K races (walking is fine) and send results. No travel help. Care Project (equipment reuse, Montgomery) APTAT reuse network
Statewide, AL
Gives out reused medical and assistive equipment.
334-387-3261
Who Any Alabama resident FODAC (Friends of Disabled Adults and Children)
Statewide (AL)
Low-cost/donated durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, etc.) and home accessibility help.
(770) 491-9014
Who People with disabilities Good to know Georgia-based; listed statewide by Alabama VOAD. Hanger AMPOWER peer support Hanger Clinic
National (serves Alabama)
Free peer mentoring, education and community events for amputees and their families. You don't have to be a Hanger patient.
(877) 442-6437
Who Anyone with limb loss or limb difference Good to know Call or text. MDA equipment grants Muscular Dystrophy Association
Federal
Grants toward wheelchairs, lifts and other equipment, plus referrals to discount programs.
1-833-275-6321
Who People with a covered neuromuscular disease (free MDA membership) Email ResourceCenter@mdausa.org Medicaid medical equipment and wheelchair repair Alabama Medicaid Agency
Statewide, AL
Covers prescribed home medical equipment, including a wheelchair every 7 years and approved repairs.
1-800-362-1504
Who Medicaid recipients with a prescription Medicare medical equipment coverage Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Federal
Covers prescribed wheelchairs, scooters and other home equipment; patient pays 20% after the Part B deductible.
1-800-633-4227
Who Medicare Part B enrollees with a prescription R.E.A.L. Project (equipment reuse, Dothan) APTAT reuse network
Statewide, AL
Gives out reused medical and assistive equipment.
334-699-7727
Who Any Alabama resident Rebuilding Together Central Alabama Rebuilding Together
Statewide, AL
Free home repairs to make homes safe and healthy, including accessibility.
(334) 625-9062
Who Low-income homeowners in its service area The ReMEDy Project (equipment loans) Birmingham Baptist Association / APTAT reuse center
Statewide, AL
Loans pre-owned medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers and shower chairs.
205-783-9170
Who Any Alabama resident Waste Not Project (equipment reuse, Huntsville) APTAT reuse network
Statewide, AL
Gives out reused medical and assistive equipment.
256-837-2373
Who Any Alabama resident We Share Project (equipment reuse, Mobile) APTAT reuse network
Statewide, AL
Gives out reused medical and assistive equipment.
251-300-6094
Who Any Alabama resident Alabama Ageline / ADRC Alabama Department of Senior Services
Statewide, AL
One number that connects older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers to local aging services and benefits help.
1-800-243-5463
Who Older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers Email ageline@adss.alabama.gov Assistive technology (formerly STAR) Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Statewide, AL
Free device demonstrations, short-term loans, reused equipment and low-interest loans for assistive technology.
1-800-782-7656
Who Alabamians of any age with disabilities Children's Rehabilitation Service Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Statewide, AL
Medical, rehab and care coordination for children with special health care needs.
1-800-846-3697
Who Under 21 with special health care needs Eldercare Locator U.S. Administration for Community Living
Federal
National line that connects older adults and caregivers to local aging services.
1-800-677-1116
Who Older adults and caregivers Email eldercarelocator@USAging.org Free specialized phones (ATAP) Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind
Statewide, AL
Free amplified, TTY and other specialized phones.
205-328-3989
Who Income-eligible residents who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind or speech disabled Email ware.sandra@aidb.org Medicaid in-home care waivers Alabama Department of Senior Services / Alabama Medicaid
Statewide, AL
Pays for in-home care (personal care, homemaker, respite, adult day, meals) so people can stay out of nursing homes.
1-800-243-5463
Who Elderly or disabled, Medicaid-eligible, at nursing-home level of care Email ageline@adss.alabama.gov SAIL waiver State of Alabama Independent Living
Statewide, AL
In-home supports so people with significant disabilities can keep living at home.
1-844-602-7245
Who Adults with significant physical disabilities who qualify for Medicaid waiver services VA health care U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal
Health care enrollment for eligible veterans.
1-877-222-8387
Who Veterans meeting service and discharge requirements Other help in Mobile County