Thursday, 23 June 2016

Where to Donate Used and Unused Medical Equipment



It’s simple. When you donate your stuff to Goodwill®, you create opportunities for individuals in your community looking to find a job and build skills, including veterans and military families, single mothers and many others.
Follow these three steps to donate used medical equipment to Goodwill

Step 1: Gather Your Stuff
If you are an individual who has unused medical supplies or lightly used medical equipment to donate, then please gather them together.

Step 2: Give Them a Look Over
Donating items that are in working condition, contain all of their pieces and parts, and are free of stains and rips is the best way to ensure that your goods do the most good. We accept most home medical equipment– such Bath Chairs & Benches, Bed Rails, Canes, Commodes, Crutches, Chairs, Lift chair with recline function, Geri Chair with recline function, foot rest & tray table, Hip Chair, Straight Chair with two arms, Children's walkers, standers, feeding chairs, wheelchairs, tumble forms, tricycles, etc., Cushions, Wedges, Rolls, Positioning Pillows, Seat & Back, Eating, Dressing, Bathing Aides, Reacher / Long handled Shoe Horn / Sock Aid / Button Hook / Zipper Pull, Exercise Equipment - only small or lightweight items accepted, Hand & Ankle Weights, Pedal Exerciser, Exercise Balls, Bands & Door Pulleys, Mats & Small Exercise Tables, Grab Bars, Tub Clamps & Safety Rails (bath), Hospital, Patient Lifts (AKA: Hoyer lift with mesh or canvas sling), Portable Ramps, Shower Chairs & Benches (bath), Transfer Benches (bath), Transfer Board or Sliding Board, Trapeze Bars (freestanding & attach to bed), Traveler Chair or Companion Wheelchair, Tray Tables (rolling table that goes over bed for meals), Walkers, Walker Baskets & Pouches, Wheelchairs, manual & motorized (all types), Scooters, motorized, Vehicle Lifts (for wheelchair or scooter). For the items that we don’t accept, refer to our Donate Medical Equipment page.  

Please refer to https://www.goodwillhomemedical.org/equipment-donation for the detailed list of accepted items.
Step 3: Call us to schedule a pickup
Currently, we serve Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia area. To know more about donate medical equipment program, please go to https://www.goodwillhomemedical.org/ and call the number on the website to schedule a pickup.
Benefits of donating medical supplies
1.       Save Money
a.       All donations are tax deductible per IRS law.
b.      Save money by eliminating disposal costs.
2.       Go Green
a.       Reduce landfill waste.
3.       Help the Community
a.       Help the people who need your donated equipment but cannot afford to buy from open market.
b.      Proceeds from the sale of donated medical supplies and equipment fund job training programs for people with disabilities and disadvantages so they can become competitively employed in our communities.
What Is My Donation Worth?
All of Goodwill’s donation centers are staffed by company representatives to issue donors receipts for tax purposes. It is also recommended that donors keep itemized lists of their donations. The Internal Revenue Service allows a deduction for each item, but the donor determines each item’s value. Generally, an item’s value should be based on fair market value – what the item would sell for in a thrift store. For more information on charitable deductions or determining the value of your donations, please visit www.irs.gov or www.CharityDeductions.com.

Sunday, 5 June 2016

Affordable Mobility Equipment (Mobility Scooter)



Many people suffer from mobility problems either due to the onset of old age, an accident, illness or a disability.  Mobility problems can make life very difficult for those afflicted by restricting their quality of life and limiting their independence. Goodwill Home Medical Equipment can provide you with answers to these issues. One such answer may be to consider a scooter.
When considering a scooter for yourself or a loved one, it is important to keep several things in mind; maneuverability, weight capacity, usage and transportability.Where do you plan to use the scooter?  If you plan to use the scooter in a supermarket or home, you might need a mobility scooter with a tighter turning radius.  Usually, a 3-wheeled scooter has the best turning radius, but make sure it fits your other needs as well. In addition, every scooter has a maximum weight capacity which is 250 lbs.  If you exceed this weight, then you need to consider a more durable one that suits you.You also want to think about how you live day to day.  Will you use your scooter in your home or outside more?  If your plan is to use your scooter outside on rough terrain, you may want to consider a 4-wheeled scooter.  In contrast, if your intentions are to be mainly indoors and you need to maneuver in tight spaces and in small doorways, then you definitely want to look at the option of a 3-wheeled scooter.  Lastly, it is very important to consider the ease in which to transport your scooter.  If you plan to travel with your scooter, you may want to consider one that can be easily dismantled or one that you can load and take with you without much hassle.  Nowadays, scooters are manufactured in such a way that they dismantle into several smaller components and can fit in the trunk of a car easily.
Goodwill Home Medical is fortunate that we have a variety of electric wheelchairs for sale and scooters available for your consideration and to accommodate your specific needs.  The wide selection of mobility scooters at Goodwill Home Medical Equipment simply cannot be beat nor can their prices. If you already own a scooter and it requires maintenance or a new battery, please call us at (609) 337-5506 and a technician will assist you.For any additional information about scooters or other home medical equipment needs, please visit our website at www.goodwillhomemedical.org.
Once your equipment is no longer needed, please visit www.goodwillnj.org to find the donation center nearest to you or call us at (609) 337-5506 to request a pick up.
Not sure where to start?