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How to Obtain a Device<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Obtaining Your Assistive Technology Device <\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>
There are many options for obtaining and financing assistive technology for you, your loved one, or the person you are supporting professionally. Understand it is not enough that a particular vendor sells a piece of equipment you are needing. The consumer-responsiveness, professionalism, and service orientation provided by the dealer should be an influential part of your decision process. From a financing perspective, it's critical to know your options - and there are options! The Obtaining Assistive Technology brochure<\/a> will dive deeper into priority considerations as you advance the attainment of your assistive technology needs.<\/div><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Download Brochure<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Device Recycle-and-Reuse Services<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
As you advance your financial options, know that the Easterseals Iowa Assistive Technology Center takes in donated, used devices and durable medical equipment such as hospital beds, manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, and more. These sanitized and refurbished devices are provided to Iowans with disabilities for a small service fee for as long as needed - together, we pave the way to establishing a more inclusive environment for those we serve.<\/div>
The Easterseals Iowa Durable Medical Equipment Loan Program is not an emergency program. Every effort is made to respond to requested needs in a timely manner, including picking up equipment, matching equipment with borrower, and delivering equipment. These services will not be available for an overnight or emergency need. <\/div>
The Easterseals Iowa Durable Medical Equipment Loan Program does not repair equipment nor does it repair or replace CCTV's should damage occur. <\/div>
Please contact the Assistive Technology team at 515-309-2395 to schedule your donation. At this time we request that all donations are scheduled in advance. Download the donation form below to begin advancing your donation today.<\/div><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Consider Donating<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Application for Equipment (PDF)<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Spanish Application for Equipment (PDF)<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Application for Equipment (Word)<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Spanish Application for Equipment (Word)<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Loan Fees<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Steps to donate equipment<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Steps to loan equipment<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Through a collaborative effort with Habitat for Humanity of North Central Iowa, a Ramp Program is being offered. This program offers recycled modular ramps to Iowans residing in Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Hancock, Winnebago, Worth and Wright counties, that meet the requirements, as outlined in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document. For more information, please contact Habitat for Humanity of North Central Iowa (H4HNCI) at (641) 424-8978 or <\/span>programs@habitatnci.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
RAMP Program Application<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
RAMP Program FAQs<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Iowa Assistive Technology Exchange Program<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Easterseals Iowa also connects families with a free online listing of used devices that people are selling and looking to buy. You can contact the Exchange Program to see available devices or list a gently used devices through the Easterseals Iowa Assistive Technology Inventory Site<\/a>. This \"classified ads\" feature connects Iowans with the assistive technology they are in need of statewide. Iowans with assistive technology equipment they no longer use are eligible to create an account and post these items for sale as a part of the Exchange Program. Iowans in need of Assistive Technology may view the listing and contact the seller directly You will find a community of people here working to take on disability together.<\/p>\n

Whether looking to donate durable medical equipment or learn more about a used device our assistive technology team is here to help.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

Contact a team member for support<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Questions to Ask<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Understanding the right questions to ask will be beneficial as you explore vendors to purchase from, financing, and more. A sampling of key questions to ask are outlined below. For a more in-depth list please reference the Obtaining Assistive Technology brochure<\/a>.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Vetting a Vendor<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>