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In Pain, Out of Work and Can't Pay the Bills
A Resource Directory for People with CRPS

Assistive Devices

Silver Cross
This free information service can help you find recycled or new, low-priced products, including: stair lifts, ceiling lifts, home elevators, incline wheelchairs/lifts, patient lifts, vertical wheelchair lifts, bath lifts, scooter lifts, electric scooters, electric wheelchairs, lift chairs and hospital beds.

New England Assistive Technology NEAT) Marketplace
This Hartford, Connecticut-based organization was formed to provide information and access to equipment and devices that can change the lives of people of all ages, with all types of disabilities, both temporary and permanent.
Contact:
New England Assistive Technology Marketplace
120 Holcomb Street
Hartford, CT 06112
Toll Free in Connecticut: 866.526.4492
Hartford area: 860.243.2869
E-mail: info@neatmarketplace.org

The Wheelchair Foundation
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing wheelchairs for those in need.

American Ramp Systems®
This company provides portable wheelchair ramps, low-cost modular ramps, affordable, easily accessible ramps for wheelchairs, scooters and power chairs, for purchase or rent.
Contact: American Ramp Systems®
202 West First Street
Boston, MA 02127
Toll Free: 800.715-7598
Fax: 617.268.3701
E-mail: info@americanramp.com

Easter Seals
Some chapters of the Easter Seal Society provide free wheelchairs and other equipment like walkers, commodes, bathtub rails, crutches, transfer benches, electric wheelchairs, and scooters on a short- or long-term basis. Contact your local chapter or the national office.
Easter Seals
230 West Monroe Street, Suite 1800
Chicago, IL 60606
Tel: 312.726.6200
TTY: 312.726.4258
Fax: 312.726.1494
Toll Free: 800.221.6827

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Legal Aid
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Service, Faith-based, and Private Organizations
Transportation
Veterans
Workers Compensation

Appendices:
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Finding Free Clinics

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