Reused Equipment Program
Get it. Give it. Donate your used tools and devices.
Giving Tech a Second Life
TechOWL helps connect people with the tools they need through our equipment donation program. We have partners across Pennsylvania that make gently-used tools and technology available for other Pennsylvanians with disabilities.
We frequently have walkers, canes, wheelchairs, shower chairs, and more! Contact any of the offices below to ask what items are available or to make a donation.
Do you have a similar program in your neighborhood? We want to know about it! Help us add to our AT Resource Map (bit.ly/ATmapPA).
Organizations that are interested in becoming a reuse partner may contact caitlin.mckenney@temple.edu. Applications are typically accepted in September, with the program year beginning October 1.
Disclaimer: TechOWL and its regional resource centers do not accept responsibility for the devices exchanged by donation through this program.
Equipment is available at no or reduced cost
- AIM – Abilities in Motion
- AUCP – Alleghenies United Cerebral Palsy
- CIL of NCPA – CIL of North Central PA
- CLASS – Community Living and Support Services
- CRI – Community Resources for Independence
- LIFT – Life and Independence for Today
- LVCIL – Lehigh Valley CIL
- MERP – UPMC’s Medical Equipment Recycling Program
- PIAT – PA’s Initiative on Assistive Technology
- Reagan’s Journey
- UCPCP – United Cerebral Palsy of Central PA
- UCPNE – United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern PA
- Voices for Freedom – Washington
TechOWL’s services are funded by the federal Assistive Technology Act Program that supports state efforts to improve the provision of assistive technology to individuals with disabilities of all ages through comprehensive, statewide programs that are consumer-responsive. The Administration for Community Living is the federal overseeing entity. In Pennsylvania, the Assistive Technology Act Program is called Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology or “PIAT.”
PIAT makes assistive technology devices and services more available and accessible to individuals with disabilities and their families.
The amount of Pennsylvania’s annual award is based largely on our population and is based on a formula.
If you are interested in donating or receiving equipment, please contact a location near you or reach out to the TechOWL main office.
Partner Programs
Our partners and ATRCs (Assistive Technology Resource Centers) accept donations of equipment then clean, store, and donate them to Pennsylvanians with disabilities.
Western PA
- CLASS: Good Use
- Community Resources for Independence (CRI)
- Reagan’s Journey
- UPMC Life Changing Medicine: MERP
- Voices for Freedom – Washington
Central PA
- Alleghenies United Cerebral Palsy Service Coordination: REUSE IT
- CIL of North Central PA (RtF)
- Life and Independence for Today (LIFT)
- UCP Central PA: Changing Hands
Eastern PA
- Abilities in Motion: Loan Exchange Assistance Program (LEAP)
- Lehigh Valley CIL
- TechOWL: REEP
- UCP of NEPA: Pass AT On
Interested in becoming a reuse partner? Email TechOWL@temple.edu to get connected!
Other Resources
- AT3 Center – nationwide directory of Assistive Technology Act Programs
- GotDME – nationwide directory of durable medical equipment loan closets