Equipment Loan Programs
The ALS Association, Greater New York Chapter has a very extensive loan program. We recognize the importance of proper equipment and assistive devices in maintaining the safety, comfort, and maximal functioning of people living with ALS.
Often there is a long wait to obtain equipment and assistive devices through insurance funding. The equipment loan program can be used as a bridge to provide needed equipment until their insurance company funds the item.
Also, there are certain items that are not covered by medical insurance that are beneficial to those living with ALS, and the loan program is a place to find these items, free of charge.
The Jon Stone Durable Medical Equipment Loan Program
Other Equipment Loan
Equipment Loan Policy
Equipment Loan Procedure
Donation of Items
Funding of the Program
The Jon Stone Durable Medical Equipment Loan Program
The Greater New York Chapter of the ALS Association recognizes that securing insurance approval of medical equipment may be a time-consuming process and there are many types of medical equipment that are not covered by most medical insurances. Also, there are some who do not have insurance coverage at all for this type of equipment. The Jon Stone Durable Medical Equipment Loan Program was established to provide access to medical equipment either as a bridge while awaiting insurance approval and/or to those with no insurance coverage for the equipment being requested.
This program includes the following types of equipment:
- Eye-Tracking Communication Devices
- Mounts for Communication Devices
- Tilt/Recline Power Wheelchairs
- Manual Wheelchairs
- Tilt Manual Wheelchairs
- Transport Wheelchairs
- Wheelchair Cushions
- Power Patient Lifts
- Full Electric Hospital Beds
- Sliding Tub Benches
- Ramps
- Lift Chair Recliners
- Transfer Boards
If you have any questions about our equipment loan program, contact our Equipment Loan Coordinator at Equipment_Loan@als-ny.org or call the office at (212) 720-3058
Other Equipment Loan
The Greater New York Chapter of the ALS Association occasionally has donations of other equipment that we offer to those living with ALS, such as:
- Elevators
- Wheelchair Accessible Vans
As you can imagine, these types of items are not as readily available for loan, but we keep a waiting list of patients in need and people who have these items to donate.
If you are interested in this type of equipment, contact our Equipment Loan Coordinator at Equipment_Loan@als-ny.org or call the office at (212) 720-3058.
Equipment Loan Policy
Candidates for the program must:
- Have a diagnosis of ALS
- Reside in the Chapter's coverage area - New York City (all 5 boroughs), Westchester County, Rockland County, Orange, Ulster, Dutchess, Putnam, Long Island or Northern New Jersey. (If you do not live in our catchment area, please contact us to see if special exceptions could be made.)
- Have applied, or be in the application process, for coverage of equipment from their insurance, or have no insurance coverage for the requested item.
- All items are provided to patients with ALS, free of charge.
Equipment Loan Procedure
To request a loan of equipment through any of the loan programs, contact our Equipment Loan Coordinator at Equipment_Loan@als-ny.org or call the office at (212) 720-3058.
Please be aware that some items can be loaned out simply through a phone conversation with the Chapter staff, but most items will require the involvement of a health care professional to choose the most appropriate item.
Donation of Items
The Equipment Loan Program provides hundreds of beneficial pieces of Durable Medical and Communication Equipment at no cost, to persons with ALS every year. We pickup, maintain, store, and deliver this equipment throughout the year. The success of the Equipment Loan Program is dependent upon the availability of donated equipment in good to excellent condition.
The NY Chapter (also covering Central and northern NJ) is grateful for each item donated.
Below is a list of items we accept:
- Eye Tracking Communication devices
- Mounts (Rolling and wheelchair) for communication devices
- iPads, and other tablets
- Positioning stand for iPads, tablets, and phones
- Power Tilt and Recline wheelchairs
- Must be 4 years or newer. Batteries must be chargeable, meaning they still work and keep a charge
- Full Electric Bed (three functions through the remote) head, legs, and entire bed raise and lower through the remote, not a crank
- Low Air Loss and Alternation Pressure Mattresses
- Tilt Manual Wheelchairs
- Standard manual wheelchairs
- Transport wheelchairs
- Power Patient Lifts (also known as Hoyer Lifts)
- Roho cushions
- Sliding tub benches. Clean, no rust
- Voice amplifiers
Your donation is tax deductible. Equipment will be accepted for donation if it is owned by the donor family, is in demand, and is determined by the Chapter to be in usable condition.
The Chapter will make delivery and pick-up of equipment. Those wishing to donate equipment should contact Equipment Loan at Equipment_Loan@als-ny.org or call the office at 212-720-1400.
Funding of the Program
All of the chapter's loan programs are funded through private donations and grants. If you would like to help support this valuable program, click the button below to make a donation.
