How to Request Assistive Technology or Medical Equipment From CIL South Florida
Ask about available donated or loaned equipment while also checking insurance coverage and the safest equipment match.
Start here
Call CIL South Florida at 305-751-8025 and ask about its assistive-technology program. Equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, commodes, and shower chairs may depend on current availability.
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
See the assistive-technology programWhat to have ready
- The requested item, size, and how it will be used
- Height, weight, transfer, pressure, posture, and home-access details relevant to safe fit
- Insurance and prescription information if also pursuing coverage
- Transportation plan for pickup or delivery
Words you can use
“I need [item] for a Miami-Dade resident with a disability. Is it currently available, is it a loan or donation, what sizing information is required, and how is pickup arranged?”
Steps in order
- 1
Ask whether the item is available and whether a waitlist exists.
- 2
Do not accept equipment that is the wrong size or unsafe for the user’s needs.
- 3
Ask who handles cleaning, maintenance, batteries, repairs, and returns.
- 4
Pursue Medicare, Medicaid, VA, or health-plan coverage separately when appropriate.
If the first answer is no or wait
Ask CIL for other reuse programs and call 211 for current local options. For medically complex seating or mobility, request a clinician and qualified supplier assessment.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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