How Do You Donate Used Mobility Power Chairs?
More families are finding themselves the owners of a mobility chair used by an elderly relative. These assistive devices provide independence during rehabilitation or when knees or legs finally fail. Once the owners have no further need for them, the mobility power chair can be donated. Recycle yours by donating it to those who have no access to new chairs. Take the chair out for a test drive and make sure it’s in working condition. The steering should work easily and the chair should charge as claimed in the instructions. Most chairs should run for 10 to 25 miles on a charge. Most organizations that take chairs ask that they be in working condition, so replace the battery if necessary. Batteries for power chairs can cost from $60 to more than $100, so keep track of any repair expenditures that will add to the value of the chair for your tax deduction. Check with local nursing homes and elder daycare centers to see if they can use a chair. A gift might be welcome for a home or center w
