How to Request Equipment or Home Accessibility Help From CIL Broward
Ask about short-term equipment loans, wheelchair repair, accessibility assessment, and barrier-removal help.
Start here
Call CIL Broward at 954-722-6400. Its current programs include free short-term loans of items such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and shower chairs, plus wheelchair repair and some home-accessibility services.
Ask about equipment availability and accessibility eligibility
See equipment and accessibility helpWhat to have ready
- Requested item, size, and intended use
- Height, weight, transfer, pressure, and home-access details relevant to safe fit
- Whether the need is temporary, urgent, or awaiting insurance equipment
- Home ownership and location if requesting modification help
Words you can use
“I need [equipment or modification] for a Broward resident with a disability. Is it available, is it a loan, what sizing or ownership rules apply, and how is the next step arranged?”
Steps in order
- 1
Confirm availability and whether equipment is a loan.
- 2
Do not accept an unsafe size or type.
- 3
Ask about cleaning, maintenance, repairs, pickup, and return.
- 4
Pursue Medicare, Medicaid, VA, or health-plan coverage separately when appropriate.
If the first answer is no or wait
Ask about the wheelchair repair clinic, other reuse programs, and 211 referrals. Medically complex equipment should involve a clinician and qualified supplier.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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