Muscular Dystrophy Association - Brentwood

Description

The local MDA office accepts donations of gently used durable medical equipment including wheelchairs, braces, shower chairs, walkers, canes, and communication devices. These items are loaned to MDA-eligible clients.

Hours

Call for hours.

Eligibility

Anyone may donate items.

Fees

No fee.

Intake Procedure

Call for information and to arrange item drop off.

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MDA will refer people with neuromuscular diseases and their caregivers to local support groups.

Hours

Help Line Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Eligibility

People with neuromuscular diseases and their caregivers.

Fees

No fee.

Intake Procedure

Call the national help line or local office for more information.

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Description

MDA's national equipment program helps provide good-condition, gently used wheelchairs and other medical equipment, such as shower chairs, hospital beds, walkers, canes, communication devices and similar items, when available and as feasible. Your local MDA office gratefully accepts donations of medical equipment for distribution through its equipment loan program. MDA is able to make minor repairs to gently used items. Please contact your local MDA office to learn more.

Hours

Help Line Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Eligibility

People in need of durable medical equipment who have a disease covered by MDA and are registered with MDA.

Fees

No fee for people who are registered with MDA.

Intake Procedure

Call the local office for more information.

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The MDA Resource Center is available to provide one-on-one support via phone or email for individuals and families looking for information about the diseases in our program, services, activities and more. The Resource Center is your one-stop shop for information such as: how to join MDA; MDA's mission; clinical trials; MDA Care Centers; MDA ALS Care Centers; accessing MDA services; research advances; advocacy efforts; MDA summer camp; diseases in MDA's program; the diagnostic process; family outreach opportunities; community resource referrals; and volunteer opportunities.

Hours

Help Line Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Eligibility

People with a neuromuscular disease, their caregivers, and people who want to help.

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Call the helpline or email it at ResourceCenter@mdausa.org

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MDA's national equipment program helps provide good-condition, gently used wheelchairs and other medical equipment, such as shower chairs, hospital beds, walkers, canes, communication devices and similar items, when available and as feasible. Your local MDA office gratefully accepts donations of medical equipment for distribution through its equipment loan program. MDA is able to make minor repairs to gently used items. Please contact your local MDA office to learn more.

Hours

Help Line Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Eligibility

People in need of durable medical equipment who have a disease covered by MDA and are registered with MDA.

Fees

No fee for people who are registered with MDA.

Intake Procedure

Call the local office for more information.

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MDA offers overnight summer camp each year for children ages 8 to 17 who have neuromuscular diseases. Each camp is staffed with medical professionals to ensure each camper has a fun, safe experience.

Hours

Help Line Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Eligibility

Children ages 8 to 17 who are registered with MDA and have a disease covered by MDA.

Fees

No fee for children who are registered with MDA.

Intake Procedure

Make sure that your child is registered with MDA and complete the online camp registration form.

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MDA welcomes volunteers to help with events, conduct outreach, help with summer camp, and work in the local office.

Hours

Volunteer hours vary. Visit the website or call for details.

Eligibility

Summer camp volunteers must be at least 16 years old, and office volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

Fees

No fee. Donations are always welcome.

Intake Procedure

Visit www.mda.org/get-involved/become-a-volunteer; summer camp and office volunteers will be required to complete a background check.

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