Two women sitting at a table. One woman sitting in a wheelchair.

SERVICE CODE
725

CATEGORY OF SERVICE
Assistive Technology, Equipment & Accessibility

SUB-CATEGORY OF SERVICE
Durable Medical Equipment Dealer

EARLY START AGES (0-3)
Yes

CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Yes

ADULT SERVICES
Yes

 

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Where can I purchase a new wheelchair?

SCDD Description

A business that manufactures or sells durable medical equipment.

 DDS Description

Special medical equipment and medical related supplies for consumers' medical care needs. These products may include the following:
-Diapers
-Eyewear and hearing supplies
-Mobility equipment such as walkers and wheelchairs
-Nutritional supplies
-Orthotics and prosthetics
-Positioning and adaptive equipment

 Example

My wheelchair is broken beyond repair after it was hit by a car. I haven't been able to go out for 2 months. Medi-Cal says they won't pay for a new one because it is only 2 years old. I need to be able to get out in the community and be independent again.