Access Loaner Equipment

Please Note: Our loaner equipment is only available to North Carolina residents who have a verifcation of ALS Diagnosis.

The ALS United North Carolina Equipment Loan Program accepts donations and houses seven types of durable medical equipment. The purpose of the program is to provide access to equipment that may not be an option for those without insurance or if an item is not a covered benefit with insurance. With power wheelchairs, please be aware that our loaner chairs are not custom built for your needs but are a great option to borrow while awaiting delivery of an ordered power wheelchair. 
Power wheelchairs are typically covered by insurance at least 80%. If you are a veteran and registered with your local VA, you are eligible to have your equipment covered.

There are 4 loan closet locations across North Carolina, housed and facilitated by Stalls Medical & Adaptive Vans.

 

Equipment Available in Loan Closet (And Accepted as Donations)

  1. Power Wheelchairs (If donating, must be less than 3 years old with both tilt & recline feature and working battery - Permobil or Quantum)
  2. Manual Wheelchairs
  3. Transport Wheelchairs
  4. Rolling Shower Wheelchairs (NOT benches, seats or commodes)
  5. Rollators - standard OR upright
  6. Electric Hoyer Lifts (must be power, NOT Manual)
  7. Travel Power Wheelchairs (limited supply.)

ALS United NC – Equipment Loan Guidelines

  • Equipment is available only to residents of North Carolina and must remain in the state.Equipment must not be taken on airplanes or any form of transportation where it must be stored before boarding.
  • Equipment may be taken out of state only when traveling by car or van.
    There is no charge to families for delivery and pick up of items.
  • Return of Equipment
    If equipment is not being used and/or is no longer needed, families should call ALS United NC so the equipment can be returned and loaned to another person in need.
  • ALS United NC does not carry power wheelchair accessories in the loan closet. We are not able to customize or modify existing loan equipment. All items are loaned as is.
  • Families are responsible for maintaining the equipment in the same condition as it was received. This includes:
    • Keeping the equipment clean.
    • Ensuring batteries remain charged.
    • Please note: if batteries are not charged and are allowed to run down, it may cause permanent damage requiring replacement. Replacement batteries cost approximately $500 each.
    • We reserve the right to refuse replacement of equipment due to misuse or improper care.

To request equipment, please contact: Claudia Beirne, Senior Director of Care Services, claudia@alsnc.org or call 919-390-0125

To donate equipment, please contact: Alex Adams, Care Services Coordinator, alex@alsnc.org or call 336-757-2000