Community Equipment Opportunities

Programs that help families access adaptive equipment when insurance or formal systems fall short

Adaptive and assistive equipment can be expensive, delayed, or excluded from insurance coverage. Many community programs, nonprofits, and reuse networks help families access equipment through loans, donations, grants, or charitable assistance.

This page highlights programs and organizations that provide adaptive equipment, loans, or opportunities for families to explore options directly and ask informed questions.

Nevada Assistive Technology for Independent Living (AT/IL)

Statewide Nevada program that helps residents of all ages, including children, identify and access assistive technology and durable medical equipment when other resources are unavailable.

Nevada AT/IL program info

CARE Chest of Sierra Nevada – Equipment Reuse & Loans

Nevada equipment reuse program providing gently used durable medical equipment and assistive technology for children and adults at low or no cost, depending on availability.

CARE Chest equipment programs

Nevada Hands & Voices – Hearing Device Loaner Program

Provides temporary hearing device loans for children while families pursue permanent amplification, insurance approval, or early intervention services.

Hearing device loaner info

Nevada Assistive Technology Resource Center (NATRC)

Offers assistive technology information, device demonstrations, and short-term equipment loans for children, youth, and adults, helping families explore options before purchasing.

Assistive technology resources

AMBUCS – AmTryke Adaptive Tricycles

National nonprofit providing adaptive tricycles for children and adults who cannot ride a traditional bike due to physical or developmental disabilities.

AmTryke adaptive tricycles

Las Vegas AMBUCS

Local AMBUCS chapter supporting children and youth with mobility needs through access to AmTryke adaptive tricycles and community-based mobility support.

Las Vegas AMBUCS programs

Assistive Technology Reuse Programs (Nationwide)

State-based programs that refurbish and redistribute adaptive equipment for children and adults, often at low or no cost.

Find AT reuse programs

Las Vegas Adaptive Recreation

City-run adaptive recreation programs serving children and youth with disabilities, which may include access to adaptive equipment for participation in activities.

Las Vegas adaptive recreation

Adaptive Equipment Lending Libraries (Local Search)

Community-based lending libraries that allow families to borrow adaptive equipment for children and youth on a short-term or trial basis.

Search equipment lending libraries

Important note

Program eligibility, age ranges, and equipment availability vary. Families are encouraged to confirm child-specific eligibility and requirements directly with each program.

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