REquipment Inc

09/02/2026

Happy Why REquipment Wednesday!

How can someone remain independent when walking has become painful and unsafe?

A Massachusetts resident who had experienced five strokes was living with severe daily pain, instability, and repeated falls. His cane was no longer enough, and he needed a wheelchair to safely attend medical appointments and remain as independent as possible.

Without the statewide reuse program, he could not afford one.

After receiving a manual wheelchair from REquipment, he shared:
“Having the wheelchair has taken some physical stress off my body. It has made me more comfortable and able to go to my medical appointments with ease. Thank you.”

This is why REquipment and our entire reuse community matter. Access to the right equipment can mean greater safety, less pain, continued independence, and continued access to essential medical care.

08/31/2026

Back to school just got a little more accessible!

Now available in the REquipment inventory: a free Classmate Reader portable reading system.

This handheld device can help students improve reading speed and comprehension while building a stronger vocabulary. Students can listen to textbooks and other study materials while following along with highlighted text on the screen.

It comes complete with a case, charger, and earphones.

A useful back-to-school tool looking for a new home!

Available free to pick up in Springfield, or it may be shipped for $20.

The link is in the comments.

UCP of Western Massachusetts

Disability Resource Center
AdLib Center for Independent Living
Independence Associates
Stavros Cil
Your Access Advocates
CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled
SCIL, Southeast Center for Independent Living
Northeast Independent Living Program

08/27/2026

This is an exciting new program for MA residents over 75+ and without a driver's license! Free travel across all MBTA services: buses, trains, and ferries.

08/27/2026

Learn your transit options with the MBTA Mobility Center!

The MBTA's Mobility Center, located in Boston at 1000 Massachusetts Ave, is available to anyone looking to explore accessible transit options and other community transport resources. They also offer a variety of free travel training services to help older adults and people with disabilities travel independently on the bus, train, ferry, and Commuter Rail.

For more information about the services they provide, visit mbta.com/MobilityCenter.

08/26/2026

Happy Why REquipment Wednesday! The day of the week we share a reason Massachusetts residents rely on the REquipment Durable Medical Equipment and Assistive Technology Reuse Program.

In July, REquipment heard from the granddaughter of a woman in New Bedford.

She wrote:

"I've been desperately trying to get my grandmother approved for a wheelchair. She fell at 1 a.m. and injured her face terribly while attempting to reach the kitchen using her walker. The walker isn't safe anymore.

"Unfortunately, I'm being ping-ponged back and forth between which provider should make the referral for her insurance."

While trying to navigate that process, her granddaughter found a Drive manual wheelchair available for free on the REquipment website.

Twelve days later, it was delivered to her grandmother in New Bedford.

The cost of delivery? Just $20.

This is why—and how—REquipment makes such a huge impact statewide. When someone needs essential equipment now, insurance delays and referral hurdles can have real consequences.

On REquipment's satisfaction survey, the granddaughter wrote:

"This is such an incredible program. It helped my grandmother during an incredibly painful & stressful time. I will forever be grateful this program exists and the process was absolutely seamless!"

That's Why REquipment Wednesday.



UCP of Western Massachusetts
Stavros Cil
AdLib Center for Independent Living
Northeast Independent Living Program
CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled
Disability Resource Center
SCIL, Southeast Center for Independent Living
Independence Associates
Access Advocates

08/25/2026

"In the summer of 2022, just a few weeks before starting Hampshire College, Rue began using a wheelchair. Rue had been working at Girl Scout camp, work that was incredibly rewarding but also physically taxing for a young person with an autoimmune syndrome.

“'It was a huge adjustment to start college while learning to use a wheelchair,'” Rue reflects. 'Also, my first wheelchair came from Amazon, and it was nearly impossible to use.'”

REquipment rarely learns the stories of the wheelchairs delivered to college campuses or what their users go on to accomplish. Read the rest of "Insurance Didn't Care if Rue Completed College. REquipment Did." https://f.mtr.cool/uknihjbrv6



UCP of Western Massachusetts
Stavros Cil
AdLib Center for Independent Living
Northeast Independent Living Program
CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled
Disability Resource Center
SCIL, Southeast Center for Independent Living
Independence Associates
Access Advocates

Learn more about durable medical equipment and assistive technology reuse. Read Insurance Didn’t Care if Rue Finished College. REquipment did.

08/24/2026

From the Swampscott Commission on Disability, join the Disability Resource Fair on Saturday, September 26th, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, at the Swampscott Elementary School Cafeteria, 10 Whitman Road, Swampscott, MA 01907. Questions? Contact [email protected]

From the Swampscott Commission on Disability, join the Disability Resource Fair on Saturday, September 26th, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, at the Swampscott Elementary School Cafeteria, 10 Whitman Road, Swampscott, MA 01907. Questions? Contact [email protected]

08/23/2026

Update! This item has been requested.

Now available in the REquipment inventory: a free Merlin LCD – Desktop Electronic Magnifier!

The Merlin is full of features to make reading and writing easier:

- 7 viewing modes to optimize contrast and brightness
- 2.7 to 85x adjustable magnification
- 28 custom programmable color select options
- Auto focus
- Fast response, high-quality LCD for a clear, crisp picture
- Pivots, tilts, and swivels in all directions for your comfort

This desktop magnifier is in excellent condition and is free to pick up in W. Springfield or it may be delivered statewide for $20.

The link to request it is in the comments.

Help REquipment find a great home for a great magnifier.



UCP of Western Massachusetts
Stavros Center For Independent Living
AdLib Center for Independent Living
Northeast Independent Living Program
CORD - Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled
Disability Resource Center
SCIL, Southeast Center for Independent Living
Independence Associates
Access Advocates

08/20/2026

Learn about changes to the enforcement of the Olmstead Decision requiring community integration of persons with disabilities.

https://www.npr.org/2026/08/20/nx-s1-5891791/disability-rights-community-living-integration-trump?utm_term=nprnews&utm_campaign=npr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwY2xjawT0B19wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6yOCL9rKJogeJqoI5sRCmuUCb4Yxl7eUbTstZSlVUO-q4BNqxDtuiL89PLVg_aem_XBrHgP3g4nFml6iYTcwq3A

Siblings Cody and Kaleigh Brendle have grown up with the right to community integration. Now, they worry those protections for people with disabilities like them are being eroded.

08/20/2026

Help create the Massachusetts State Plan for Independent Living!

We want to hear from you!

The Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council (MASILC) wants to know what is most important to people with disabilities, their families, and their communities.
Your answers will help set the direction of the next State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL).


Please fill out a survey: https://masilc.formstack.com/forms/2026il_needs_assessment
Learn more about the State Plan: https://masilc.org/state-plan-for-independent-living

Questions? Contact CORD at 508-775-8300.



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