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
Wheelchairs and Medical Equipment in Alabama
Statewide programs for free or loaned wheelchairs, walkers and medical equipment, plus local help in every county. Pick your county for the full local list.
Pick your county
- Autauga County (3 local)
- Baldwin County (2 local)
- Barbour County (2 local)
- Bibb County (2 local)
- Blount County (2 local)
- Bullock County (2 local)
- Butler County (2 local)
- Calhoun County (4 local)
- Chambers County (3 local)
- Cherokee County (2 local)
- Chilton County (2 local)
- Choctaw County (3 local)
- Clarke County (4 local)
- Clay County (2 local)
- Cleburne County (3 local)
- Coffee County (2 local)
- Colbert County (2 local)
- Conecuh County (2 local)
- Coosa County (2 local)
- Covington County (3 local)
- Crenshaw County (2 local)
- Cullman County (2 local)
- Dale County (2 local)
- Dallas County (2 local)
- DeKalb County (2 local)
- Elmore County (4 local)
- Escambia County (3 local)
- Etowah County (2 local)
- Fayette County (2 local)
- Franklin County (2 local)
- Geneva County (4 local)
- Greene County (2 local)
- Hale County (2 local)
- Henry County (2 local)
- Houston County (4 local)
- Jackson County (3 local)
- Jefferson County (5 local)
- Lamar County (2 local)
- Lauderdale County (2 local)
- Lawrence County (2 local)
- Lee County (4 local)
- Limestone County (3 local)
- Lowndes County (2 local)
- Macon County (3 local)
- Madison County (6 local)
- Marengo County (2 local)
- Marion County (2 local)
- Marshall County (2 local)
- Mobile County (3 local)
- Monroe County (2 local)
- Montgomery County (3 local)
- Morgan County (2 local)
- Perry County (2 local)
- Pickens County (2 local)
- Pike County (2 local)
- Randolph County (2 local)
- Russell County (3 local)
- St. Clair County (2 local)
- Shelby County (2 local)
- Sumter County (3 local)
- Talladega County (2 local)
- Tallapoosa County (4 local)
- Tuscaloosa County (3 local)
- Walker County (2 local)
- Washington County (3 local)
- Wilcox County (2 local)
- Winston County (2 local)
Statewide programs
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
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.
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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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