I am finally ready to donate some of the boys's things. I have their wheelchairs, corner chairs, splints etc..... I don't know if anyone could use any of these items or if anyone has any suggestions on where I might turn to donate. The school says no, therapists say no. What do I do? Help please!!

I know that a long while ago we had a thread about donating orthotics to an organization that remakes them for use in third world countries....I don't remember the name of the organization right now, but it was something similar to the Doctors without borders kind of a set up. Maybe somebody here remembers?

Have you tried Easter Seals?

here's the one I was thinking of. googling for it I saw another. I will go check it out.

http://www.clubfootclub.org/Donate.htm

Hi, I don't know which state you live in. But I do know that all
states have agencies that loan equipment to parents. I would
check with them.


If it wasn't for how we would get them, and the fact that we
are a non-profit agency that would then use the equipment to
raise funds to help our agency help the parents we work with,
then I would say you could donate them to IN*SOURCE which
has a Silent Auction in NOvember at Bloomington Indiana. Which
you can find out more about by emailing me or going to this
site.

We are the Indiana Non-profit agency that helps families with special
needs families.

www.insource.org
dmom3005@yahoo.com
Donna

otto bock products...to HopeHaven.org international ministries
http://www.ottobockus.com/images/Header_new_spacer.jpg

Our state used to have an interagency equipment loan program. easter seals, dmh, hmm. I remember at least three agencies were involved. They maintained a 'library' of equipment for loan. Now our Services For Independent Living has a similar program for Assistive Technology products. Perhaps contacting a caseworker for your state would yield information about similar programs available.

This is where we're sending Andrew's old chair. I've communicated with several families who have done this.

Wheels for the World

Laura

If their is a Shriner's near you they will gladly accept your donations.

{{{{{{{{Mamma Sue}}}}}}}}} Oh Hon, I can't imagine how hard this is for you to do giving away the boys things. Just remember, by you doing this you'll be helping other kids who may need these things you have!!! Your in my heart and mind as you go through another plateu in this difficult journey!

Prayers and Hugs always!

Robin

Thank you all so much. I will try contcting some other agencies. I live in Washington. I appreciate all of your help. I should know these things, maybe it's emotion getting in the way of my brain working properly. All in all, I know there has to be somebody these items can help. Thanks again.