Last Update: April 2020 by the Maryland Technology Assistance Program’s (MDTAP) office and staff with help from Virginia Commonwealth University’s Occupational Therapy Department through phone calls, interviews, and web searches of each respective organization.

*Please note that any posted information is subject to change at each loan closets discretion and that each loan closets’ respective inventory is especially subject to change based on what equipment is available at the time you are looking i.e. what has been received as a donation, and what has already been given out. This directory is to be used as a rough measure of what you can expect from each loan closet and the means to contact them to find out more information. *

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Aberdeen Lions Club

Address: Call first.Contact 1: Mark SchlottmanPhone: 410-404-5373 text or callEmail: Aberdeenhappenings@comcast.netWebsite: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/aberdeenmd/

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Anyone in the area with a need.Service Area: Aberdeen area (Churchville, Abingdon areas as well)Ages Served: All agesReferral Required: No referral requiredCosts: No ChargeHours/Days: Call or text 24 hours a day and Mark will get back to you at his earliest convenience.

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: bedside commodes, shower chairs, toilet lifts, bed rails, walker trays, Mobility: walkers, wheelchairs, wheelchair cushions, transport chairs, rollators, canes (straight and quad canes), electric wheelchairs (sometimes call and ask first), transfer benches.

*Do not accept hospital beds*

*There is no date the items need to be returned but they do ask that whenever you are done using it return it*

Aberdeen Lions Club also provides eyeglasses and hearing aids to people that cannot afford them. Call Mark for more information but please note there are financial requirements in order to receive these services.

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Anne Arundel County Food Bank

Address: 120 Marbury Dr, Crownsville, MD 21032Contact 1: AngelPhone: 410-923-4255Website: https://aafoodbank.org/

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Anybody who has a needService Area: Anywhere in MD if you can pick up the equipment.Ages Served: AllReferral Required: Yes. The referral is sent out to department of aging, any medical center that calls and has a patient they send it back to them make sure they have the item and go problem solve and go from there.If yes, who can refer: Medical or care professional for the client. The referral is not sent to the client directly always to a professional.Costs: No ChargeHours/Days: Monday – Friday 9:00am -12:00pm 1:00pm-2:30pm

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTMostly durable medical equipment that is accepted and distributed including but not limited to:Mobility: Wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, shower chairs, crutches, canes, transfer benchesDaily Living: Shower chairs, bedside commodes, tub benches, etc.

anything besides hoyer lifts and hospital beds that is in good condition are typically accepted and given out.

*There is no date the items need to be returned but they do ask that whenever you are done using it return it.*

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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association

Address: 30 W. Gude Drive Suite 150, Rockville, MD 20855 (DC/MD/VA Chapter)Contact: Tremetris Harrell, Director of Care Services Phone: (301) 978-9855, ext: 101 or 1-866-348-3257 (Toll Free)Fax: (301) 978-9855Website: www.ALSinfo.org

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: People living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS)Service Area: Maryland, Washington, D.C. and VirginiaAges Served: AllReferral Required: NoIf yes, who can refer? Clients need to register with ALS Patient Family Coordinators at above referenced number; Patient Family Coordinators make the referralsCosts: No Charge, can be shipped or delivered for as long as neededHours/Days: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: Durable Medical EquipmentMobility: Walkers, Canes, Transport Wheelchairs, power w/c, hoyer lift, patient liftSeating/Prosthetics/Orthotics:

Some low tech and high-tech AT i.e. eye gaze technology, computer access, etc.

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American Legion Post #109

Address: 1610 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, MD 21227Contact 1: Call around 1:00 pm and speak with an officer for informationPhone: 410-242-5956Website: www.americanlegionpost109.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dewey109/

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Individuals in the area with a needService Area: Arbutus and surrounding areasAges Served: AllReferral Required: No referral requiredCosts: No ChargeHours/Days: Monday-Saturday, 12:00-8:00pm. Sundays, 1:00-8:00pm.

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: shower chairs, bedside commodesMobility: walkers, crutches

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American Legion Post #175

Address:  832 Manhattan Beach Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146Phone: 410-544-2066Website: http://www.legionpost175.org/Email: info@legionpost175.org

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Individuals with a need in the areaService Area: Severna Park and surrounding areasAges Served: AllReferral Required: No referral requiredSaturday: 12:00pm – 2:00am, Sunday: 12:00pm – 12:00am

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: Bedside Commodes, toileting/dressing aids (depending on availability of equipment)Mobility: Walkers, Wheelchairs, rollators (depending on availability of equipment)

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Baltimore County Department of Aging

Address: 611 Central Avenue, Towson, MD 21204Contact: Any staff member in MD Access Point OfficePhone: 410-887-2594Fax: 410-832-1515

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Senior CitizensService Area: Baltimore CountyAges Served: 60 +Referral Required: NoCosts: No charge ($25 deposit for wheelchairs and rollators)Hours/Days: Monday & Thursday, 9:00-11:00 AM ONLY No other days of the week!

Call and see if the equipment you are available and do an intake with information. If the equipment is in stock, then they will reserve it for you.

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: Bathing/Toileting/Dressing AidsMobility: Walkers, Canes, rollators and wheelchairs (ROLLATORS AND WHEELCHAIRS CARRY A $25 RFEUNDABLE DEPOSIT UPON RETURNING)

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Bay Area Center for Independent Living (Holly Community)

Address: 909 Progress Circle, Suite 300, Salisbury, MD 21804Contact 1: Mike Phone: 443-260-0822 ext. 158 (Mike’s extensions number who runs the Loan Closet)Website: www.bayareacil.org PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Individuals with disabilitiesService Area: Entire Eastern Shore (Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties)Ages Served: All agesReferral Required: no but you have to fill out a small packet of personal information before continuing the process of receiving equipment.If yes, who can refer: Call for more informationCosts: No costHours/Days: 8:30am to 4:30pm M-F

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: Aids for Daily Living; Emergency Call System; Environmental Device Control; Local Call/Alarm SystemMobility: Walking/Standing AidsSeating/Prosthetics/Orthotics:Recreation: Adapted Toys; Adapted Sports/Leisure EquipmentComputer Access: Computer Display Access; Computer Input Aids; Various Computer EquipmentHearing: Alerting Devices; Assistive Listening Devices; TDD EquipmentSpeech:

DME (durable medical equipment) is an open-ended loan (until the user no longer needs it). High tech assistive technology is a 2-week loan for practice/feasibility before making a purchase on expensive and high-tech AT.

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Baltimore Forty West Lions Club

Address: Call ahead of time and find a time and place to meet. Address for loan closet is not given out ahead of time.Phone: (443) 429-0748 to leave a message for William JacobsEmail: 40westlionsclub@gmail.comWebsite: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/baltimorefortywestmd/contact.php

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Individuals living in the surrounding areas.Service Area: Catonsville and surrounding areas Ages Served: AllReferral Required: No referral required. Costs: No ChargeHours/Days: Call ahead of time and set up an appointment to meet at the loan closet.

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: Hospital beds, bedside commodes, reachers/grabber, shower chairs/bench (at times)Mobility: walkers, wheelchairs, Rollators (at times)

Inventory is subject to change based on what is available at the time.

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Bel Air Lions Club

Address: 115 E. Pennsylvania avenue (directly across the street form the Harford County Public library in Bel Air) Bel Air, MD, 21014Contact 1: Main Number for the Lions Club: 410-879-2914Contact 2: Health Chairmen, Ken Waldner personal cell phone 908-963-8840 (call the lions club main hotline first so they can send Ken an email with your information so he can better keep track of each individual and return the calls in an organized fasion.)Website: https://belairlions.org/

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Individuals living in the surrounding areas.Service Area: Forest Hill, Bel Air, Abingdon Ages Served: AllReferral Required: No referral required. Costs: No ChargeHours/Days: Call ahead of time and set up an appointment to meet at the loan closet.

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: Hospital beds, bedside commodes, reachers/grabber, shower chairs/bench (at times)Mobility: walkers, wheelchairs, Rollators (at times)

Inventory is subject to change based on what is available at the time.

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Bykota Senior Center

Address: 611 Central Ave, Towson, MD 21204Phone: 410-887-2594Website: http://bykota.org/

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Service Area: Baltimore county residentAges Served: 60+Referral Required: No referral requiredCosts: No ChargeHours/Days: Monday: 9:00am – 11:00am, Thursday: 9:00 – 11:00am (Monday & Thursday only)

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: Bedside commodes, tub bench, bedside table, tub transfer bench, etc.Mobility: manual wheelchairs (standard & transfer), Rollators, walkers, knee scooters, canes, leg lifters etc.*They have all kinds of durable medical equipment. Call ahead of time and ask what is available* They accept most items that are not liquid, motorized, or items like crutches etc. that a hospital would give you. They also provide education and demonstration on other available AT devices (i.e. medication management device demonstration.)

For high tech equipment they refer out to Maryland Technology Assistance Program

REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT FEEWheelchair: $25Rollator: $25

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Calvert County Office of Aging

Address: 450 West Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678Contact 1: Ms. Tunya TaylorPhone: 410-535-4606Fax: 410-535-1903Website: https://www.co.cal.md.us/113/Office-on-Aging

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Calvert County CitizensService Area: Calvert CountyAges Served: 50+ Referral Required: NoCosts: NoneHours/Days: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: Shower chairs, bedside commodes, elevated toilet seats, bathtub railsMobility: Manual Wheelchairs, Walkers/Crutches, Rollators; (NO crutches, NO beds, NOTHING motorized)

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Charles County Loan Closet

Address: 8190 Port Tobacco Rd., Port Tobacco, MD 20677Phone: 301-934-9305; 301-870-3388, 1-855-843-9725,Website: https://www.charlescountymd.gov/cs/aging/loan-closet

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: The Aging & Senior Programs Division maintains a medical equipment loan closet to facilitate temporary provision of durable medical equipment to qualified persons.  Supplies are limited to what is on hand at the time of the request, but generally consist of: walkers, canes, bath/shower benches, and transport wheelchairs.

“Equipment on-hand in the loan closet can be checked out, free of charge, for a period of 90 days.  A client contact form must be completed and signed for all borrowed equipment.  At the end of the 90-day loan period, equipment must be returned sanitized and in good working condition.  An extension of up to an additional 90 days may be permitted on a case-by-case basis, should the loan closet have sufficient inventory.”

Service Area: Charles CountyAges Served: 60+ years oldReferral Required: you can self-refer or refer from someone. *you need to verify your residence*Costs: No chargeHours/Days: 8am to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUT*Mostly DME*

Daily Living: bath/shower benches,Mobility: walkers, canes, and transport wheelchairs.

*Some high-tech equipment is available for demonstration purposes but not for loan. This is useful if you have questions about how something works and to gather information about your options before making a purchase on your own*

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Churchville Lions Club

Address: Call ahead of time to set up an appointment the address is not given out ahead of timeContact 1: Peggy SullivanPhone: 410-838-8614E-mail: Margaret.sullivan4@aol.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchvilleLionsClub/Website: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/churchvillemd/index.php

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Individuals in the Churchville and surrounding area!Service Area: Ages Served: AllReferral Required: No referral requiredCosts: No ChargeHours/Days: Call ahead of time and set up an appointment.

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: shower chairs, tub benches, hospital bedMobility: wheelchairs, canes, walkers

Inventory subject to change based on what is available.

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Clarksville Lions Club

Address: Call ahead of timeContact 1: Eldrige WisePhone: 410-531-3506Website: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/clarksvilleva/

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Individuals in the Clarksville area with a needService Area: ClarksvilleAges Served: AllReferral Required: No, just call if you need something and they will meet you at the loan closet.Costs: No ChargeHours/Days: Call ahead of time and make an appointment.

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUT

Mobility: Walkers and wheelchairs primarily. Call and inquire about other DME. Their inventory is subject to change based on what they can store in their closet.

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Darlington Lions Club

Address: The loan closet is a shed that is locked so the address isn’t given out. You must email Larry first and plan a time and a place to meet.Contact 1: Larry BurtonEmail: Coach13@zoominternet.net; Larry prefers you email first and set up a time and appointment. He is even willing to, at times, deliver the equipment to folks in need. Contact his email first and schedule a time to meet.Website: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/darlingtonmd/contact.php

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Anyone in the nearby areaService Area: Darlington, Dublin areaAges Served: AllReferral Required: No referral required.Costs: No ChargeHours/Days: Contact Larry first and set up a time to meet.

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: Hospital Beds, wheelchairs, shower chairs, tub transfer benches,Mobility: Walkers, crutches,

Inventory subject to change. They do not have all of these things all of the time.

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Eastern Regional Lions Club

Address: The loan closet does not have a public address they will typically bring the items to you.Contact 1: Paul RufePhone: 443-8580167Website: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/easternregional/

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Local individuals in the service areaService Area: Dundalk, Edgemere, Essex, Middle River, Chase, Sparrows PointAges Served: AllReferral Required: NoCosts: No ChargeHours/Days: The hours vary depending on need. Call ahead of time and inquire aobut what is available and set up a time to meet.

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTMostly DME: Walkers, wheelchairs, canes, shower chairs, bedside commodes, tub benches etc. They do not always have all of these items depends on what is available at the time you call.

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Edgewood Lions Club

Address: Call first.Contact 1: Chuck EgenderPhone: 410-688-2279Website: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/edgewood/index.phpEmail: edgewoodlions@gmail.com

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Individuals in the area with a needService Area: Edgewood and AbingdonAges Served: AllReferral Required: No referral necessaryCosts: No ChargeHours/Days: Call first. No set hours.

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: shower chairs, bedside commodes, tub bench, etcMobility: wheelchairs (non-motorized), transport chairs , walkers, canes, metal crutches,

No hospital beds.

They do not deliver.

Edgewood Lions Club also provides eyeglasses and hearing aids to people that cannot afford them. Call Chuck for more information but please note there are financial requirements in order to receive these services.

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Equipment Connections for Children

Address: 7125 Riverwood drive Suite D1, Columbia, MD, 21046Phone: 240-801-9965Contact: Jason Herring anytime by emailEmail: Jason@equipforchildren.orgWeb Address: http://www.equipforchildren.org/

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Children in Maryland, DC, and VirginiaService Area: Ages Served: Children & young adults (equipment is based on size of person not age, so typical clients are children but could also be smaller sized adultsReferral Required: NoCosts: No chargeHours/Days: M-Thurs 9:00 am – 4:00pm (email anytime and Jason will get back to you at his earliest convenience)Type of loan: open-ended loan (until the user no longer needs the equipment)

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: standing frames; adaptive bath and toileting equipment, adaptive seating devices,Mobility: non-custom mobility devices such as strollers and Kid Karts; Gait Trainers; Walkers/Crutches; Canes, wheelchairs.Seating/Prosthetics/Orthotics: Positioning devices and wedges; adaptive seating devices, orthotics (pre-fabricated splints),Recreation: Depending on what’s in stock they may have some recreational therapy aids/tools/equipmentSpeech: communication devices

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Fallston Lions Club

Address: Email or call ahead of time and set up an appointment. Address is not given out ahead of time.Contact 1: June LivingstonEmail: junebug2406@verizon.netPhone Number: 410-877-7644Website: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/fallston/contact.php

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Individuals in the immediate and surrounding areasService Area: Harford, Baltimore, Ann Arundel and Howard County Ages Served: AllReferral Required: No referral requiredCosts: No ChargeHours/Days: Email or call ahead of time

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: Sometimes beds (had to cut back)Mobility: Wheelchairs, walkers.

Inventory subject to change based on what is available

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Harford County Office on Aging

Address: 145 North Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014Contact 1: Kathy Bond, ext 2240Phone: 410-638-3025Fax: 410-893-2371

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: SeniorsService Area: Harford County onlyAges Served: Over 62+Referral Required: NoIf yes, who can refer: N/ACosts: Rental/deposit fee for some loans (see below)Hours/Days: 8am to 5pm M-F

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: Bathing/Toileting Aids, bedside commode, shower chair, tub bench, bedside tray, reacher/grabber, air conditioning/heating units, Mobility: Manual Wheelchairs; Walking/ Standing Aids, rollators, ramps, knee walkers, canes, standard walker, sliding boards (for transfers)Seating/Prosthetics/Orthotics: Lift chairsRecreation: Reading aids

RENTAL FEE

$30.00 1-time rental fee for: wheelchairs, rollators, AC/heating units. Ramps, knee walkers.

$30.00 deposit fee but client will receive $15.00 back when these items are returned: canes, standard walker, grabbers, bedside commode, shower chair, sliding board, bedside tray.

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Havre de Grace Lions Club

Address: Call ahead of time and set up an appointment to meet.Contact 1: Marcy Boyle, 410-971-4410Contact 2: Donna Vernon at dmvernon@comcast.net Contact 3: Gary Vernon 443-417-4838Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HavreDeGraceLions/Website: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/havredegrace/

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: anyone with a needService Area: Havre de Grace areaAges Served: AllReferral Required: No referral requiredCosts: No ChargeHours/Days: Email or call ahead of time to set up an appointment.

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: Hospital Beds, wheelchairs, shower chairs, tub transfer benches,Mobility: Walkers, crutches,

Inventory subject to change. They do not have all these things all of the time . *call and inquire about what is available in inventory*

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Holiday Park Senior Center

Address: 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD 20906Phone: 240-777-4999 Website: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/facilities/seniorcenters/holidaypark.html

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Seniors Service Area: State of MDAges Served: 55+ years oldReferral Required: NoIf yes, who can refer: N/ACosts: No Charge Depends on item; deposit required plus monthly rental; deposit refunded if borrowed item is returned in good conditionHours/Days: 9:00am-4:00pm Monday to Friday

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: bedside commodes, shower chair, tub benchMobility: Wheel chairs, walkers, canes, rollatorsSeating/Prosthetics/Orthotics:

RENTAL FEE

For wheelchairs: $50.00 deposit + $10.00 per month (you will receive deposit money back when you return the wheelchair)

For all other equipment: $5.00 rental fee per every 3 months.

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Jarrettsville Lions Club

Address: The address is not given out ahead of time. Call and schedule an appointment to meet and receive equipment!Contact 1: Carol MorrowPhone: 410-557-9223Website: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/jarrettsvillemd/

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: individuals within the immediate area with a needService Area: Jarrettsville areaAges Served: AllReferral Required: no referral required Costs: No ChargeHours/Days: call ahead of time and schedule an appointment

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: bedside commodes, tub benches, reachersMobility: wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches

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Loan Closet of Howard County

Address: 7125 Riverwood Drive Suite D1, Columbia, Maryland 21045Phone: 410-313-0363 (voice/relay)Fax: 410-313-0369Website: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Community-Resources-and-Services/Office-on-Aging-and-Independence/Loan-Closet

Donations & returns may also be accepted at Apha Ridge Landfill Resident Convenience Center at 2350 Marriotsville Rd, Marriottsville, MD, 21104 M-Sat. 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Service Area: Howard CountyAges Served: AllReferral Required: Medical referral form is required (see URL Below) https://www.howardcountymd.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=VyT4dRtE9-4%3d&portalid=0&timestamp=1569960599285 If yes, who can refer: Occupational therapists, physical therapists, or medical doctorCosts: No ChargeHours/Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM or by appointment. Please call ahead for equipment availability 

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: Shower Chairs, Bedside Commodes, Bedside (Over Bed) Tables, dressing aids, bathing aids, shower aids, tub transfer bench, toilet safety rails, elevated toilet seat, 3 in 1 commode, bedrails, bedside tables, Mobility: Walkers, Crutches, Canes, Wheel Chairs (Manual), aluminum crutches, wheelchair accessories, wheelchair cushions, transfer boards, gait belts, walkers, walker accessories, rollators, hoyer lift and sling.

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Lollipop Kids Foundation

Address: 20 Southlawn Court, Suite D, Rockville, MD 20850Phone: 202-640-2035Contact 1: info@lollipopkidsfoundation.orgWebsite: http://lollipopkidsfoundation.org/

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Children and their familiesService Area: Maryland, Washington DCAges Served: up until 18 years old (a lot of the equipment is size-dependent so the size matters more than the age)Referral Required: Contact lollipop kids and inquireCosts: No ChargeHours/Days: Contact somebody from Lollipop Kids. Hours are subject to change.

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: Prone boards, adapted chairs, portable ramps, cushions and adaptive bathroom equipmentMobility: Wheelchairs, gait trainers Seating/Prosthetics/Orthotics: Recreation: Adaptive bicycles

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Lutheran Church of Saint Andrew –

Medical Loan Closet

Address: 15300 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20905 Contact 1: Marilee TollifsonPhone: 301-384-4394 Fax: 301.384.4450Email: marileetollifson@gmail.com, office@mystandrew.org

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Anyone in needService Area: All Maryland countiesAges Served: AllReferral Required: No referral requiredCosts: No ChargeHours/Days: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Some evenings and weekends by request)

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: shower chairs, various medical supplies Mobility: walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, rollators,Seating/Prosthetics/Orthotics: hospital beds

All available equipment is available through donations from other individuals. Each loan is a “long-term” loan so you are able to keep the equipment indefinitely until you or the individual no longer require the equipment

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Maryland Technology Assistance Program

Address: 2301 Argonne Dr. Room T-17, Baltimore, MD 21018Contact 1: Denise Barton SchulerPhone: 410-554-9232Email: dschuler@mdtap.orgFax: 410-554-9237Website: www.mdtap.org

Secondary address for device demonstrations: 7125 Riverwood Drive, Columbia. MD, 21046 only available on Thursday – Friday and still is by appointment only with Denise Barton Schuler.

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: all Maryland residents with disabilities and a needService Area: MarylandAges Served: AllReferral Required: NoCosts: No ChargeHours/Days: M-F - hours vary, call for an appointment, no walk-ins.

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: Writing aids, reaching aids, medicine reminders, adaptive eating utensils, cooking aids, gardening aids, etc.Mobility: Occasionally will offer some mobility devices but it is very uncommon. Inquire with Denise or the AT specialist.Seating/Prosthetics/Orthotics: noneRecreation: Adapted toys, Braille scrabble, etc.Computer Access: alternative keyboards and mice, etc. Hearing: Assisted listening devices, alerting devices, etc. Speech: Augmentative alternative communication devices, speech amplifying devices, etc.Low vision devices: color blind correction, magnifying devices, text-to-speech devices, software/applications for IOS/Android, and more.

These devices are loaned out for a maximum of 4 weeks to allow the client to try-out and test equipment before committing to a purchase. After you return an item you my rent another item and so-forth. You do have to sign a liability waiver upon receiving the loan stating that you are responsible for the device until the item is returned to MDTAP.

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Maryland Assistive Technology Reuse Center (MATR)

Address: 7125 Riverwood Drive Suite D1, Columbia, MD, 21046Contact 1: Denise Barton SchulerPhone: 410-554-9232Fax: 410-554-9237Email: dschuler@mdtap.org

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Any individual in the state of MarylandService Area: MarylandAges Served: All agesReferral Required: NoCosts: No chargeHours/Days: Thursday – Friday you must call first to make an appointment. Appointment times vary.

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTThe equipment loaned out at MATR is typically low vision and low hearing devices i.e. CCTVs, video magnifiers, magnifiers, iDevices, adapted computer keyboards/mouses, speech communication devices, amplified telephones, and more.

This organization is a sub-division of MDTAP through the Maryland Department of Disabilities. This organization is based out of the same building as the Howard County Loan Closet but is a separate entity (see Howard County Loan Closet within this directory for what they offer for Howard County residents only.)

MATR’s loans are open-ended loans for client use as long as the client needs the device with the expectation that it will be re-donated when no longer needed.

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Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)

Address: 8501 LaSalle Rd, Suite 106, Towson, MD 21286Contact 1: Ruthie or DaniellePhone: 1-888-484-7072; (410) 494-7106Fax: 410-298-4555Email: baltimore@mdausa.org

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Individuals diagnosed with muscular dystrophy & ALSService Area: Maryland, Virginia, D.C.Ages Served: All agesReferral Required: You have to first register with MDA or ALS AssociationIf yes, who can refer: Register with MDA or ALS association prior seeking services.Costs: No chargeHours/Days: Call ahead of time and schedule an appointment

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: Shower chairs, hospital bedsMobility: Wheelchairs, walkers, canesSpeech: Communication devices and other similar items as available and as appropriate

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Overlea Lions Club

Address: Overlea area. Contact Carolyn Rogers (or any other lions club member) for additional information and set up a time to meet.Contact 1: Carolyn RogersPhone: 410-207-5122Email: mrsbaskets@comcast.net Website: N/A

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Individuals in the area with a need.Service Area: Overlea areaAges Served: AllReferral Required: No referral requiredCosts: No ChargeHours/Days: Call ahead of time and set up a time to meet.

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: Hospital beds, Mobility: walkers, wheelchairs

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Partners in Care

Address: 8151 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 Contact 1 : Terri RiddlePhone: 410-544-4800, 410-544-0568Fax: 410-421-9105 Email: lindadennis@partnersincare.org Website: www.partnersincare.org 

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: AnybodyService Area: Anne Arundel County, MDAges Served: anybody with a need.Referral Required: No referral requiredCosts: NoneHours/Days: Monday, 12:00 – 6:00, Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 – 6:00

**If you are donating equipment anytime during business hours is good but donations are not accepted after 5:00 PM.**

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE ONLYDaily Living: Bed assist, bedside commodes, tub bench, shower chair, crutches, raised toilet seat, Mobility: walkers, wheelchairs, canes

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Department of Aging and Disabilities Assistive Technology Library

Address: 2666 Riva Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401Contact: Joelle RidgewayPhone: Main line for AT equipment loan 410-222-4383Email: agmart11@aacounty.org Website: https://www.aacounty.org/departments/aging-and-disabilities/senior-center/south-county-senior-center/index.html

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Anybody with a need Service Area: Anne Arundel CountyAges Served: AllReferral Required: NoIf yes, who can refer?: N/ACosts: No ChargeHours/Days: The hours are by appointment only right now. Call at least 7 days in advance.

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: adaptive devices for ADLs (activities of daily living)Mobility: Voice recognition software, touch screens, head / eye controls, word prediction software.Seating/Prosthetics/Orthotics:Recreation:Computer Access: specialized mice and keyboards and other input devicesHearing: Assistive listening devices, specialized alarms, face-to-face communication devicesSpeech:

Typical AT this program will have available is high-tech AT like those listed above. DME is not typically available here. This program will usually defer to nearby DME programs like Senior Centers etc.

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Severn River Lions Club Foundation

Address: Call ahead of time to find a time and place to meet address is not given out for the loan closet.Contact 1: Lion Jackie 443-223-8658Contact 2: 24/7 Answering machine 410-439-5770Website: http://www.severnriverlions.org/PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Any individual with a need in the nearby areaService Area: Severna Park, Millersville, Arnold and surrounding areas Ages Served: AllReferral Required: No referral required.Costs: No ChargeHours/Days: Call ahead of time and set up an appointment. No set hours/days.

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: hospital beds, reachers, bedside commodes, shower chairs, tub bench (inquire with Lion Jackie to find out more)Mobility: Wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutchesHearing: Used hearing aidsVision: Used eyeglasses.

*They also offer assistance with securing eye glasses and hearing aids and the applications are on their website (listed above).*

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South County Senior Center

Address: 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater, MD 21037-2804Contact 1: Sharon Poet Phone: 410-222-1927 Fax: 410-222-1989 Website: https://www.aacounty.org/departments/aging-and-disabilities/senior-center/south-county-senior-center/index.html

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Anyone Service Area: Anne Arundel CountyAges Served: AnyoneReferral Required: **Call first and make sure what you need is in stock**Costs: No ChargeHours/Days: Monday – Friday , 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Call first and make sure what you need is in stock.

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: bedside commodes, shower chairs, tub bench, raised toilet seat, and other bathroom equipment.Mobility: wheelchairs, walkers

**return equipment optionally. It is yours to keep once you receive it! **

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9th District Health Committee Loan Closet

Address: 1801 Glen Keith Boulevard, Towson MD 21234Contact 1: Jane DieterContact 2: Dorothy WerePhone: Main line: 410-665-0898Website: http://www.icarol.info/ResultDetails.aspx?org=2046&agencynum=170509

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Baltimore County ResidentsService Area: Baltimore CountyAges Served: Any age Referral Required: NoIf yes, who can refer?:Costs: *A deposit is required on some equipment*Hours/Days: Tue: 9:30AM 11:30AM

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: bedside commodes, bed pans, bed table, shower chairs, tub benchMobility: wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, rollator, knee roller

EQUIPMENT THAT REQUIRE DEPOSIT:Wheelchair: $50.00Transport chair: $50.00Knee roller, rollator, transfer bench: $25.00Shower chair: $15.00

*Deposits are refundable when item is returned*

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Rehab Equipment Exchange

Email: contact@rehabequipmentexchange.comWebsite: http://www.rehabequipmentexchange.com/

PROGRAM INFORMATIONService Area: NationalAges Served: Children and Adults

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTThis national network operates similarly to Equipment Link; types of equipment varies greatly and depends on what individuals post on this website

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DC Shares Durable Medical Equipment Recycling Program

Address: 1301 Belmont Street, NW-1D, Washington DC 20009Phone: 202-332-2595Email: frice@uls-dc.orgWebsite: http://atpdc.org/equipmentrecyclingdc.php

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: DC resident who has an income level of less then $20,000 a year. Service Area: Washington DC residentsAges Served: AllReferral Required: No referral neededCosts: No chargeHours/Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00PM – 5:00PM *would prefer if you call ahead of time and make an appointment*

Equipment is distributed on a first come first served basis. Call to make an appointment before coming to pick up or drop off equipment. Equipment is not delivered it must be picked up at the DC shares office. If you cannot come to the DC SHARES office a representative may pick up the equipment for you.  The representative can be a family member, social worker, physical therapist or rehab counselor. When you or your representative visit the DC Shares office, please bring proof of residency AND proof of income. 

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: Bedside commodes, grab bars, dressing aids, toilet safety frames, reachers, shower chairs, transfer benches, Mobility: walkers, canes, crutches, manual wheelchairs

Contact DC Funds for financing needs to purchase equipment (for residences in the District of Columbia). They offer low-interest loans to assist with the purchasing of much needed AT devices and services. Contact Alicia Johns, Program Manager, @ 202-547-0198, Ext 134 (Voice) for more information.

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Assistive Technology Program for the District of Columbia

Address: 220 I St. NE, Suite 130, Washington DC, 20002Phone: Main line: 202-589-0288 ext. 137Contact 1: Deborah Haydel, 202-527-7050Contact 2 : Alicia John, 202-547-0198Email: democenter@uls-dc.orgWebsite: http://atpdc.org/borrowassistivetechnologydc.php

PROGRAM INFORMATIONTarget Group: Persons with disabilities, family members, agency or school representatives, service providers working with persons with disabilities, AT specialists and evaluators.Service Area: DC residents (sometimes they accept others)Ages Served: AnyReferral Required: No referral neededCosts: No chargeHours/Days: Call ahead of time and make an appointment!

This program loans equipment at a 4-week loan to: assist in decision making of a potential purchase, serve as a loaner during a device repair, and provide an accommodation on a short-term basis or for training or learning purposes.Borrowers are liable for replacement of any device that is lost, stolen or damagedBorrowers and/or the person responsible for borrowed items must complete and sign the agreement form Borrowers are responsible for pick-up and return of all equipment

EQUIPMENT LOANED OUTDaily Living: Capability switches; textured, plate, tip, proximity and more, smart pen for note taking, iPads for trial use app selection, wheelchair mounts for iPadComputer Access: adapted keyboards and mice, joystick, rollerball, Bluetooth keyboards. Portable scanner, head mouse for hands free computer access, Speech, Voice amplifier, augmentative communication device Low vision: Handheld electronic magnifiers, compact refreshable Braille displayPlease note, the ATPDC does not provide free assistive technology devices.  They also do not sell or offer products at a discount. 

Contact DC Funds for financing needs to purchase equipment (for residences in the District of Columbia). They offer low-interest loans to assist with the purchasing of much needed AT devices and services. Contact Alicia Johns, Program Manager, @ 202-547-0198, Ext 134 (Voice).

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