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REquipment DME Reuse Program

REquipment provides free gently used durable medical equipment & assistive technology throughout MA.

REquipment gives gently used durable medical equipment a second life helping someone else in need. A “reuse” program, REquipment helps people obtain gently-used and refurbished durable medical equipment (DME) at no cost thanks to state and private funding. The project is funded by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission with support from the Department of Developmental Services and the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children. To donate or receive DME, search our listings of available items at www.dmereuse.org

01/26/2026

Thank you to our friends at the Disability Policy Consortium for this important post. REquipment could not agree more.

REquipment is grounded in the core principles of the Independent Living Movement: consumer choice, consumer control, and the right to fail. These values shape our commitment to:

1) Trust in the Consumer
We believe people know what they need. We don’t require proof of disability or income. If you live in Massachusetts and need equipment, you’re eligible.

2) Compassion Over Bureaucracy
REquipment exists as a response to a broken health care system. We lead with kindness and err on the side of generosity with one another and with our consumers.

3) By and For Disabled People:
Over half of REquipment’s Board are DME/AT users. REquipment, Inc. actively seeks to hire individuals with disabilities. REquipment, Inc. is a community-led organization that centers the voices and leadership of those we serve.

4) Shared Ownership:
REquipment’s work is made possible by the trust placed in the program by those who receive equipment and by those who donate it. The program belongs to the community.

Learn more about us at https://dmereuse.org/who-we-are/mission-values/

UCP of Western Massachusetts Stavros Center For Independent Living AdLib Center for Independent Living Center For Living And Working, Inc
Northeast Independent Living Program
CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled
Disability Resource Center
SCIL, Southeast Center for Independent Living
Independence Associates

01/23/2026

Still available in the REquipment inventory: doork**b extenders!

It's amazing how simple design alterations can make life better.

Door k**b extenders allow a door to turn with firm pressure from the palm of your hand rather than twisting with your wrist and fingers. Great for anyone who'd like to avoid grasping and turning.

These handles are 4 inches long and come with an installation wrench. They are free to pick up in W. Springfield, or may be delivered with a larger item, or shipped for $20 (not advised unless you need several and are bundling).

Browse REquipment's online inventory regularly and find what you need to live more easily.

Request this device: https://f.mtr.cool/fivutrfjrr

Smaller AT devices are also appreciated as donations!

UCP of Western Massachusetts
Stavros Center For Independent Living
AdLib Center for Independent Living
Center For Living And Working, Inc
Northeast Independent Living Program CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled
Disability Resource Center
SCIL, Southeast Center for Independent Living
Independence Associates

01/22/2026

Hey parents and therapists!

There’s a mini trampoline available in the REquipment inventory!

This trampoline is great for sensory input and for developing core strength, balance, coordination, and more. Know a kid who could benefit?

The trampoline is 36" wide, has a handle, and is designed for toddlers ages 2–5. It’s free to pick up, or it can be delivered statewide for $20.

Like and share this post to help REquipment find a great home for a fun piece of equipment!

Learn more. Visit DMEreuse.org

Request it here: https://f.mtr.cool/vpmcimvpca

UCP of Western Massachusetts
Stavros Center For Independent Living
AdLib Center for Independent Living
Center For Living And Working, Inc
Northeast Independent Living Program
CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled
Disability Resource Center
SCIL, Southeast Center for Independent Living
Independence Associates

01/21/2026

Happy Why REquipment Wednesday, the day we share an example of why the REquipment reuse program is vital to Massachusetts residents with disabilities, seniors, families, and others.

In November, a woman in her 40s with multiple disabilities was referred to REquipment by NuMotion, the vendor that provides new equipment paid for by insurance. Specialized equipment can take months to receive. In the meantime, she needed a way to stay active in her life and not be stuck at home.

A tilt-in-space manual wheelchair from the REquipment inventory was just the ticket. Once she receives her insurance-provided equipment, she has the choice to keep the REquipment chair as a backup, or donate it back to the program. Her choice.

Learn more. Visit DMEreuse.org

UCP of Western Massachusetts
Stavros Center For Independent Living
AdLib Center for Independent Living
Center For Living And Working, Inc
Northeast Independent Living Program
CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled
Disability Resource Center
SCIL, Southeast Center for Independent Living
Independence Associates

01/20/2026

Last fall, REquipment provided a power wheelchair with new batteries to a woman in her 80s with heart disease. She has Medicare and could not get this wheelchair any other way.

"Thank you so much," her son wrote to the program. "You helped save my mom's life,"

Learn more about free, gently used, durable medical equipment and assistive technology in Massachusetts.

Visit DMEreuse.org

UCP of Western Massachusetts
Stavros Center For Independent Living
AdLib Center for Independent Living
Center For Living And Working, Inc
Northeast Independent Living Program
CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled
Disability Resource Center
SCIL, Southeast Center for Independent Living
Independence Associates

01/15/2026

Now available in the REquipment inventory:
doork**b extenders!

It's amazing how simple design alterations can make life better.

Door k**b extenders allow a door to turn with firm pressure from the palm of your hand rather than twisting with your wrist and fingers. Great for anyone who'd like to avoid grasping and turning.

These handles are 4 inches long and come with an installation wrench. They are free to pick up in W. Springfield, or may be delivered with a larger item, or shipped for $20 (not advised unless you need several and are bundling).

Browse REquipment's online inventory regularly and find what you need to live more easily.

Visit DMEreuse.org

Smaller AT devices are also appreciated as donations!

UCP of Western Massachusetts
Stavros Center For Independent Living
AdLib Center for Independent Living
Center For Living And Working, Inc
Northeast Independent Living Program CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled
Disability Resource Center
SCIL, Southeast Center for Independent Living
Independence Associates

01/14/2026

Happy Why REquipment Wednesday

REquipment is prepping for regional "roundtable" meetings with state legislators. Organized by Easterseals MA and the Centers for Independent Living, the meetings are a chance to share the value of the program in anticipation of state budget-making season.

At the "roundtables," REquipment shares program impact stories. The stories make the case for continuing the program. REquipment is now so relied on that finding stories for each region of the state is pretty easy to do.

For example: "There was no possible way I could afford to get her the chair recommended by the PT department in her nursing home." - Shrewsbury

The Governor's FY27 budget proposal is expected later this month, and then in March or April, the House Ways and Means Committee's proposal will be released. As always, REquipment will make the case for maintaining our program budget and reuse community.

REquipment's "Why REquipment Wednesday" series now continues with an earnest purpose. Thank you for your likes and shares.

Video description is in the comments.

UCP of Western Massachusetts
Stavros Center For Independent Living
AdLib Center for Independent Living
Center For Living And Working, Inc
Northeast Independent Living Program
CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled
Disability Resource Center
SCIL, Southeast Center for Independent Living
Independence Associates

01/13/2026

From the Disability Policy Consortium

01/13/2026

Happy Testimonial Tuesday, a day REquipment shares feedback about the power of reuse to make a huge difference for our Massachusetts neighbors.

This fall, REquipment provided a complex power wheelchair for a 4-year-old to be able to attend school.

A school-based therapist made the request on her behalf.

The therapist explained that insurance would take "a few months," and in the meantime, this child needed to learn. The plan is to donate this REquipment-provided wheelchair back once insurance comes through.

How long is "a few months" to a child?

Thanks to donations from our generous reuse community, this little girl is keeping up with developmental opportunities and not losing ground.

"This program is amazing!," this school therapist wrote to REquipment. "Many of my students are not able to get equipment due to no or poor insurance coverage, and this program is life-changing for them."

Your donations help children succeed despite insurance hoops and hurdles.

Learn more at DMEreuse.org

UCP of Western Massachusetts
Stavros Center For Independent Living
AdLib Center for Independent Living
Center For Living And Working, Inc
Northeast Independent Living Program
CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled
Disability Resource Center
SCIL, Southeast Center for Independent Living
Independence Associates

01/08/2026

This Hands-Free Speaker Phone is still Available!
Designed for easy, hands-free conversations up to 15 feet away, this device makes calling simple and accessible.

Features include:
• Voice-activated answering
• High fidelity speaker sound
• Wireless remote control
• One-touch operator access
• Optional accessories for added flexibility

Request it here: https://requipmentma.org/equipment/hands-free-speaker-phone

AT devices may also be shipped for $20 or delivered free of charge with a larger item.

UCP of Western Massachusetts
Stavros Center For Independent Living
AdLib Center for Independent Living
Center For Living And Working, Inc
Northeast Independent Living Program
CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled
Disability Resource Center
SCIL, Southeast Center for Independent Living
Independence Associates

01/07/2026

Being Seen vs Being Helped

Disabled people are often met in extremes. We are either overlooked entirely or surrounded by help we did not ask for. Ignored on one end. Managed on the other.

What is missing in both is being seen.

Being helped without being seen can look like someone grabbing a wheelchair without asking. Speaking to a companion instead of directly to us. Rearranging our bodies or our belongings as if they are public property. Making decisions on our behalf because it seems faster or easier.

It can also look quieter than that. A well meaning person insisting they know what we need. A space that offers help only after something goes wrong. A solution offered before a question is asked.

Help like this often comes with good intentions. But intentions do not erase impact.

Being seen looks different.

Being seen is someone asking before acting. Do you want help? What would be useful? Is there anything I can do to make this easier?

Being seen is waiting for the answer. It is believing us when we say yes. And believing us when we say no. Being seen is offering a chair instead of assuming someone cannot stand. It is checking whether there is an accessible entrance before the event, not after someone arrives and struggles. It is addressing the disabled person directly, not through whoever happens to be nearby.

Autonomy does not disappear because someone needs support. Dignity does not vanish because a body moves differently or requires assistance.

Independence is not about doing everything alone. It is about having agency over how help shows up. So many disabled people learn to accept help quickly and politely, even when it takes something from us. We learn to say thank you while shrinking ourselves. We learn that refusing help can be read as ungrateful, difficult, or rude. Being seen leaves room for choice.

Too often, disabled people are helped without being heard and spoken for without being asked. The result is a kind of invisibility disguised as care.

Real support starts with listening. It starts with slowing down. It starts with understanding that the goal is not to feel good about helping, but to actually help.

Being seen requires humility. It means trusting disabled people to know our own bodies, our own needs, and our own limits. Help matters. But respect comes first. And being seen is not optional. It is the foundation.

01/06/2026

Free, gently used, durable medical equipment is available without hoops or hurdles to Massachusetts residents. Delivery is just $20.

Learn more. Visit DMEreuse.org

UCP of Western Massachusetts Stavros Center For Independent Living

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REquipment gives gently used durable medical equipment a second life helping someone else in need. With start-up funding in 2013 from the Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation, the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, REquipment was launched in December of 2013 to provide free refurbished medical devices to individuals and families in need of DME in Greater Boston. Thanks to our state legislators, REquipment received state funding to expand the program statewide in FY '16. In Spring '16, REquipment added two new reuse centers; Stavros Center for Independent Living in Amherst and United Cerebral Palsy of Berkshire County in Pittsfield. A “reuse” program, REquipment helps people obtain gently-used and refurbished durable medical equipment (DME) at no cost thanks to state and private funding. The project is funded by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission To donate or receive DME, search our listings of available items at www.dmereuse.org.