Devices 4 the Disabled

Devices 4 the Disabled Devices 4 the Disabled was founded by Ed Kane, who is in the late stages of ALS.

Devices 4 the Disabled empowers people with disabilities to thrive with mobility, independence, freedom, and dignity by collecting, refurbishing, and distributing medical equipment at no cost. When Ed was first diagnosed he had to pay $30,000 for a complex wheelchair out of his savings because his insurance wouldn't cover the cost and he couldn't wait for Medicare to help. He wants to save other disabled people from long waits for the equipment they need, and from high costs.

Every student deserves to start school with what they need.Asher needed a wheelchair before he could begin class. Insura...
09/03/2026

Every student deserves to start school with what they need.

Asher needed a wheelchair before he could begin class. Insurance approval was months away, so Shirley Ryan AbilityLab referred his mom to us.

He left with a wheelchair and bath chair, ready to start alongside his sister. đź’™ Have a great school year, Asher!

LAST CALL! đź›’There are just a few days left to round up for D4D at Wild Onion Market!Shop now through August 31 and tell ...
08/29/2026

LAST CALL! đź›’

There are just a few days left to round up for D4D at Wild Onion Market!

Shop now through August 31 and tell them you’d like to round up your purchase for D4D. Every round-up helps us get more medical equipment into the hands of people who need it.

📍 7007 N. Clark Street, Rogers Park, IL

Thank you to Wild Onion Market and everyone who has rounded up for D4D this month!

08/26/2026

"Until you're put in this situation, you don't understand the challenges that people with disabilities have to go through."

That's what Tyronne told us when he received his first motorized scooter at D4D. We're thankful for all of our veterans like Tyronne, and are happy to be able to help those who need it most.

08/20/2026

Your grocery run can make a difference this month!

Stop into Wild Onion Market and tell them you want to round up your purchase to help D4D! Every little bit adds up. đź›’đź’›

📍7007 N. Clark Street, Rogers Park, IL

"To have people willing, ready and able to help us out just means the world to us. We’re so grateful.”Seven-year-old Mia...
08/19/2026

"To have people willing, ready and able to help us out just means the world to us. We’re so grateful.”

Seven-year-old Mia needed a new wheelchair, but insurance was going to take months. That's where D4D came in with a loaner to bridge the gap.

Mia gets to keep being her independent self, and we're happy to be able to help. đź’™

You never know who might stop by D4D!Congressman Chuy GarcĂ­a quietly dropped in to donate equipment, and we were able to...
08/17/2026

You never know who might stop by D4D!

Congressman Chuy GarcĂ­a quietly dropped in to donate equipment, and we were able to snag a photo of him and founding director, Bob Shea.

Thank you, Congressman GarcĂ­a, for your continued support! đź’™

08/13/2026

"I got my life back!"

With her new scooter, Laverne can finally get across the bridge to the lake again.

Shop local, support D4D. Big thank you to Wild Onion Market for making D4D their Round-Up Partner all August long!A few ...
08/10/2026

Shop local, support D4D. Big thank you to Wild Onion Market for making D4D their Round-Up Partner all August long!

A few of our team members stopped by to shop and say thank you in person. Every round-up at checkout goes straight toward expanding our warehouse so we can help even more neighbors get the equipment they need.

No membership required. Just shop and ask to round up for D4D!

📍7007 N. Clark Street, Rogers Park, IL

In loving memory of Ron Friedman.Ron was more than a volunteer here. He was our trusted advisor, problem solver, and fri...
08/09/2026

In loving memory of Ron Friedman.

Ron was more than a volunteer here. He was our trusted advisor, problem solver, and friend. His expertise in IT was invaluable, but as we often told him, Ron had the "It" factor. A rare mix of generosity, wisdom, humor, ingenuity, and an unwavering willingness to help.

As a member of D4D's Advisory Board, Ron gave his time and expertise wherever it was needed, solving a technical challenge, offering thoughtful guidance, or quietly filling a gap behind the scenes. If you knew Ron, you probably remember his love of a good metaphor, a clever acronym, or the perfectly timed emoji to make a point or brighten your day. Those little touches were just Ron being Ron.

He wore his D4D bracelet every single day, and showed us all what it meant to compassionately serve our community.

In lieu of flowers (and in true Ron fashion), his family is requesting contributions be made to D4D in his memory.

We'll continue to honor Ron at D4D by showing the same kindness, generosity, and service that he embodied every day.

08/05/2026

Six-year-old Ivory just took her first steps.

Cheers, tears, and smiles filled our warehouse as we watched her do it with her walker fit specifically for her, by our team.

None of this happens without our partner Center for Independence and everyone who donates equipment, gives funds, volunteers their time, and believes kids like Ivory deserve the chance to reach milestones like this one.

We can't wait to see her next step.

Tag someone who needs to see this today.

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2701 W. 36th Place
Chicago, IL
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