Haiti Mobility Aids Criteria

The mobility aids for which there is a pressing need at this time are: Adult and Pediatric Crutches; Adult and Pediatric Walkers; and Adult and Pediatric Wheelchairs. Criteria for each product are indicated below. Please ensure that your donation meets these specific requirements.

CRUTCHES

Adult Crutches

Quantity Needed: 350
Style: Aluminum or Wooden - with arm pads, tips, and hand grips
Condition: New or Like-New

Pediatric Crutches

Quantity Needed: 150
Style: Aluminum or Wooden - with arm pads, tips, and hand grips
Condition: New or Like-New

WALKERS

Adult Walkers

Quantity needed: 75
Style: Simple Folding/Collapsible Walker - without wheels, adjustable height
Condition: New or Like-New

Pediatric Walkers

Quantity needed: 25
Style: Simple Folding/Collapsible Walker - without wheels, adjustable height
Condition: New or Like-New

WHEELCHAIRS

Adult Wheelchairs

Quantity needed: 75
Style: Manual Wheelchair - adjustable, collapsible, and durable
Condition: New or Like-New

Pediatric Wheelchairs

Quantity needed: 25
Style: Manual Wheelchair - adjustable, collapsible, and durable
Condition: New or Like-New

Making a Donation

Donations from individuals, and bulk donations from manufacturers and distributors will be accepted. The appropriate form must be completed and submitted online, as well as printed and included in the shipment.

For complete instructions, please click the appropriate link below:
Individuals Making Mobility Aid Donations
Manufacturers or Distributors Making Bulk Product Donations
Making a Monetary Donation for the Purchase of Mobility Aids

Shipping

After ensuring that your donation meets the specific criteria outlined above, it can be sent to the Center for International Rehabilitation's (CIR) Chicago office. Costs associated with shipments to the CIR are the responsibility of the donor. Donations will be categorized and shipped to Haiti at the expense of the CIR.

Shipping address information is provided on the donation forms.

Quantities

As items are received, updates of numbers and types of mobility aids still needed will be updated. When the requested quantities of each item have been gathered, collections will be halted until the CIR receives notification from organizations on the ground in Haiti that additional items are needed.