MOBILITY TALK · RESOURCES · ADVOCACY · ALL 50 STATES + D.C.

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Wheelchair broken? Coverage denied? A home, bus or building not working for you? You are not the only one, and there are people and programs that can help. Pick your state and what is in the way, and we will point you to who is responsible, what the rules say and how to ask for change.

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ADVOCACY

Right to repair. Right to modify.

Right to repair means owners and independent technicians can get the parts, tools, manuals and software needed to fix a wheelchair or scooter. Right to modify means you can adjust, adapt and improve your own equipment to fit your body and your life.

Several states, including Colorado, Washington, Oregon and Nevada, have enacted wheelchair repair laws, and a federal Wheelchair Right to Repair Act (H.R. 5039) has been introduced in Congress. Scope and start dates differ by state, so check yours.

Learn and take actionFind repair and reuse programs

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Select a state to see programs, centers and offices that can help there. Each square is one state, with the District of Columbia included.

FEATURED ORGANIZATION

MIF designs open-source mobility equipment that people can repair, adapt and improve, including the Endurance power chair and the RozRover for children, and it speaks up for users’ right to repair. MIF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

If you would like to support that work, you can donate to MIF.

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Mobility Talk is an independent site created by Travis Vought, who serves as Finance Officer of the Mobility Independence Foundation.

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LOCAL HELP

Programs near you

Ramp and home programs, equipment help, independent living centers, disability rights agencies and county veterans offices, by state and county.

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RAMPS & HOME

Ramps and home modification

Who pays for ramps and accessible homes, from VA grants to Medicaid waivers, with preparation checklists.

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FIND YOUR STEP

Find your mobility next step

Pick a state and a barrier. See selected state and federal rules, questions to ask and a message you can make your own.

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ASK FOR CHANGE

Disability advocacy

Five issues, from equipment repair to accessible homes and community living. Build a message for your state or federal lawmakers.

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REPAIR & ADAPT

Right to repair and right to modify

Support the freedom to repair and modify mobility equipment, share what happened to you and explore open-source designs.

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