Device Recycle and Reuse Services
The Iowa Program for Assistive Technology supports two programs that get used assistive technology (AT) devices into the hands of Iowans who need them:
Iowa COMPASS - maintains a list of local and state programs that loan out used assistive technology devices, sometimes called loan closets. They also have the Used Equipment Referral Service or UERS which is a free on-line listing of used devices that people are selling and looking to buy. You can contact Iowa COMPASS online or at:
Iowa COMPASS
800-779-2001
877-683-0032 TTY
The Easter Seals Iowa Assistive Technology Center takes in donated used devices and medical equipment. The cleaned and fixed devices are provided to Iowans with disabilities for a small service fee for as long as needed. To donate or if you want more information: Easter Seals Iowa
Assistive Technology Center – Equipment Loan Program
515-309-2395
515-289-4069 TTY
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The Iowa Program for Assistive Technology is funded under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended by the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration. IPAT, the statewide assistive technology program for Iowans, is a program of Iowa's University Center for Excellence on Disabilities.
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