Easter Seals Central Alabama’s Community Assisting the Re-use of Equipment (CARE) project helps consumers acquire FREE medical equipment that has been recycled, cleaned, and repaired to assist them with their daily activities. Examples include equipment, devices, products, and services used to maintain, increase, or improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Easter Seals Central Alabama is a one-stop collection and distribution point for this donated equipment which can be used by any person who is in need of equipment but may not be able to afford it. This program has been made a reality through the Statewide Technology Access and Response (STAR) program.
Some examples of equipment collected and distributed are:
- Computers and computer equipment
- Manual and Power Wheelchairs (adult and children)
- Bedside commodes and shower chairs
- Hospital beds (electric and manual)
- Personal mobility devices
- Wheelchair lifts for vans
- Portable wheelchair ramps
- Geriatric and seat lift chairs
- Patient lifts
- Breathing equipment
- Canes, crutches, and walkers
- Sensory aids
- Other durable medical equipment
STAR is one of the federally funded Assistive Technology Act programs (as amended october 2004) and is administered by the Rahabilitation Services Administration (RSA) in Washington D.C. STAR is a program of the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) whose mission is to enable all Alabamians with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential.
“I spend my time helping seniors who don’t have help getting equipment that they need. When I found the STAR program, it was a blessing, they are a tremendous help to the needy when they can’t get help anywhere else.” – Montgomery volunteer for the Area Agency on Aging serving 8 counties
If you are in need of medical equipment, please download the CARE application form (word document) and return to ESCA.
To donate medical equipment or to request medical equipment, please contact:
The CARE Project
Richard Blome, Director
2125 E. South Boulevard
Montgomery, Alabama 36116
(334) 288-0240
