REquipment DME Reuse Program

REquipment DME Reuse Program REquipment provides free gently used durable medical equipment & assistive technology throughout MA.

REquipment gives gently used durable medical equipment a second life helping someone else in need. A “reuse” program, REquipment helps people obtain gently-used and refurbished durable medical equipment (DME) at no cost thanks to state and private funding. The project is funded by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission with support from the Department of Developmental Services and the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children. To donate or receive DME, search our listings of available items at www.dmereuse.org

Less than 3 weeks to go until the Boston Marathon.Sponsor materials, including singlets, banners, and press kits, are go...
04/03/2026

Less than 3 weeks to go until the Boston Marathon.

Sponsor materials, including singlets, banners, and press kits, are going to print soon.

If your company has been considering a sponsorship with the Bob Hall Legacy Fund, the window to have your name on race day materials is closing.

This is a rare opportunity to align your brand with one of the most historically significant moments in Boston Marathon history, the 50th anniversary of wheelchair racing, while directly supporting mobility access for children, veterans, and adults across Massachusetts.

Reach out today. hello@BobHallLegacyFund.org or bobhalllegacyfund.org.

Fifty years later, Bob Hall’s story is still being told.This recent feature from Outside looks back at the moment that c...
04/02/2026

Fifty years later, Bob Hall’s story is still being told.

This recent feature from Outside looks back at the moment that changed everything, when one athlete showed up at the Boston Marathon with no category, no precedent, and no guarantee he would be allowed to finish.

He finished anyway. And in doing so, helped create the future of wheelchair racing.

As we approach the 50th anniversary of that moment, we are proud to carry his legacy forward through the Bob Hall Legacy Fund and REquipment, ensuring that mobility, independence, and access are never out of reach.

Read the full story:
https://run.outsideonline.com/history/wheelchair-racing-bob-hall/

Follow along as we count down to race day.

Happening today between 4 and 8 pm!Join REquipment CEO Adriana Mallozzi at the Panera at 289 Huntington Avenue, along wi...
04/02/2026

Happening today between 4 and 8 pm!

Join REquipment CEO Adriana Mallozzi at the Panera at 289 Huntington Avenue, along with students of NEU's Biomedical Orthopedic Networking and Educational Society (BONES).

Say "BONES" at the register and a portion of your purchase will support Bob Hall's REquipment Racers at the Boston Marathon!

Thank you, Northeastern students, for volunteering, cheering our team, and making a difference with access to great equipment.

Fuel your meal. Fund mobility!



Why REquipment?Because there's a veteran in Western Mass who needs a power wheelchair. He is in his 90s and does not hav...
04/01/2026

Why REquipment?

Because there's a veteran in Western Mass who needs a power wheelchair. He is in his 90s and does not have the strength to power his manual wheelchair.

His son writes that the VA is considering him for a power chair, but the process will take months. He'll return REquipment's chair, he says, when his dad's VA chair comes through.

We say, no worries. His dad can have the Hoveround for as long as he needs it. A refurbished power chair from REquipment isn't a loaner. This is why the REquipment program exists.

REquipment is here for any Massachusetts resident who needs durable medical equipment and assistive technology.

Find what you need and donate what you're no longer using.

Visit DMEreuse.org

Happy Why REquipment Wednesday

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

"They bring new life to equipment and, more importantly, new opportunities to people. I'm proud to have my legacy contin...
04/01/2026

"They bring new life to equipment and, more importantly, new opportunities to people. I'm proud to have my legacy continue through REquipment." — Bob Hall, first wheelchair athlete to officially complete the Boston Marathon, 1975

50 years later, the work continues. And it starts with people like you.

Support the Bob Hall Legacy Fund at bobhalllegacyfund.org.

There are two kinds of sponsorships.The ones that check a box. And the ones that mean something.Supporting the Bob Hall ...
03/30/2026

There are two kinds of sponsorships.

The ones that check a box. And the ones that mean something.

Supporting the Bob Hall Legacy Fund at the 2026 Boston Marathon is the second kind.

Your brand is associated with 50 years of disability advocacy, a nationally covered sporting milestone, and a cause that genuinely changes lives across Massachusetts.

Champion and Trailblazer spots are going quickly. If your company is ready to be part of this, reach out today.

hello@BobHallLegacyFund.org | bobhalllegacyfund.org

Meet Angel.A proud veteran. Someone for whom independence has always meant everything.When his power chair began to fail...
03/25/2026

Meet Angel.

A proud veteran. Someone for whom independence has always meant everything.

When his power chair began to fail, his world got smaller fast. Getting to appointments. Picking up groceries. Stepping outside on his own. Suddenly impossible.

Insurance would not cover a replacement. Repairs were slow and costly.

That changed when Angel connected with REquipment.

A fully refurbished scooter. Delivered. Free of charge.

The moment he turned it on, he felt something he had not felt in months. Freedom.

That is the power of access. And that is what the Bob Hall Legacy Fund is fighting for every day. Learn more at bobhalllegacyfund.org.

5 weeks to race day.Bob Hall's REquipment Racers are preparing to take to the streets of Boston as part of the 2026 Bost...
03/23/2026

5 weeks to race day.

Bob Hall's REquipment Racers are preparing to take to the streets of Boston as part of the 2026 Boston Marathon Official Charity Program.

This year is not just another marathon. It marks the 50th anniversary of wheelchair racing at Boston, a milestone that began with one man, one race, and a finish line no one thought he could cross.

We are honored to be part of this moment. And we are grateful to every sponsor, donor, and supporter who is making it possible.

If you have been thinking about getting involved, now is the time. bobhalllegacyfund.org

Meet Cashen.A boy with a huge smile, endless curiosity, and a spirit that’s always on the move. As Cashen grew, his fami...
03/21/2026

Meet Cashen.

A boy with a huge smile, endless curiosity, and a spirit that’s always on the move. As Cashen grew, his family realized that exploring the world together required a new kind of support. Standard strollers couldn't keep up with their pace, and navigating busy public spaces safely was becoming a challenge.

When insurance couldn’t provide a solution, they turned to REquipment.

Within days, Cashen was matched with a lightweight pediatric wheelchair—the perfect "home base" for his adventures. It’s light enough to lift with one arm and easy to pack for any trip.

From navigating busy airports to exploring parks in South Carolina, this chair isn’t just a seat; it’s his ticket to exploring further, staying safe, and keeping that big smile shining through every long day out.

That is what your support makes possible. Learn more at bobhalllegacyfund.org.

Why REquipment?Because the parents of a three-year-old in Holliston are "trying to be green!" (they wrote to the program...
03/18/2026

Why REquipment?

Because the parents of a three-year-old in Holliston are "trying to be green!" (they wrote to the program). They prefer refurbished equipment to purchasing new for a child who will quickly outgrow their walker.

REquipment diverts tons of valuable devices from the landfill every year. The program provides a way for our generous reuse community to give devices a second or third life rather than be discarded. REquipment is about caring for the planet, the world, and each other.

Learn more at DMEreuse.org

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

"Your program is fantastic. It has given me a new version of freedom that I have needed for some time!" - A wheelchair u...
03/17/2026

"Your program is fantastic. It has given me a new version of freedom that I have needed for some time!" - A wheelchair user in Brockton on MassHealth

REquipment ("re-QUIP-ment") provides free, gently used, durable medical equipment and assistive technology to residents in Massachusetts. No prescription necessary. No insurance hoops or hurdles. (Yes, you qualify.)

Donated equipment is refurbished and sanitized. It may be picked up for free or delivered for $20 anywhere in the state.

Find what you need at DMEreuse.org (and keep checking as our inventory changes often).

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

03/16/2026

Big news — an incredible legacy is rolling back into Boston to help power REquipment!

Bob Hall, the first wheelchair athlete to officially complete the Boston Marathon, proved that the starting line belongs to everyone, opening the door for generations of disabled athletes.

Now his legacy is again racing forward.

The Bob Hall Legacy Fund is thrilled to announce that Bob Hall’s REquipment Racers will compete in the 2026 Boston Marathon Official Charity Program!

They're on a mission to raise $140,000 to help people with disabilities -- including children, seniors, and veterans-- get the equipment they need to move freely, live independently, and fully participate in their communities.

The countdown to Boston 2026 has begun. Cheer them on, and help keep Bob’s legacy moving.

Learn more and support the mission at bobhalllegacyfund.org.

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REquipment gives gently used durable medical equipment a second life helping someone else in need. With start-up funding in 2013 from the Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation, the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, REquipment was launched in December of 2013 to provide free refurbished medical devices to individuals and families in need of DME in Greater Boston. Thanks to our state legislators, REquipment received state funding to expand the program statewide in FY '16. In Spring '16, REquipment added two new reuse centers; Stavros Center for Independent Living in Amherst and United Cerebral Palsy of Berkshire County in Pittsfield. A “reuse” program, REquipment helps people obtain gently-used and refurbished durable medical equipment (DME) at no cost thanks to state and private funding. The project is funded by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission To donate or receive DME, search our listings of available items at www.dmereuse.org.