REquipment

What REquipment does

REquipment is a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a free reuse program for durable home medical equipment (DME) and assistive technology (AT). Piloted in Greater Boston in 2014 and expanded statewide in 2017, the program accepts donated gently-used devices, sanitizes and refurbishes them, and redistributes them at no cost to eligible Massachusetts residents with disabilities — including older adults, children, veterans, individuals with chronic or newly acquired disabilities, and those with temporary needs or limited insurance. Since inception, the program has distributed more than $16.6 million in wholesale value of devices and diverted 45 tons of equipment from solid-waste facilities in fiscal year 2023 alone.

The technical foundation is a refurbishment, sanitization, and certification pipeline coupled with a searchable online inventory spanning 19+ product categories (Activities of Daily Living, Bathroom Safety, CPAP Supplies, Ambulatory Devices, Vision AT, Hearing AT, Communication Devices, Gait Trainers, Standers, Rollators, Wheelchair Accessories, etc.). Recipients browse the inventory online, submit a request form, and either pick up equipment from one of seven regional drop-off locations (Salem, Worcester, W. Springfield, E. Bridgewater, New Bedford, Amherst, Pittsfield) or pay a $20 shipping fee. Donors complete an online donation form, receive 501(c)(3) receipts, and either drop off approved equipment or schedule pickup. The program also relies on a referral network of partner organizations (state agencies, independent living centers, nonprofits) to reach eligible beneficiaries and participates in community events such as the Abilities Expo.

REquipment operates as a public-private partnership under MassMATCH, the Massachusetts Assistive Technology Act program managed by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and partially funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Six nonprofit partners (including UCP of Western Massachusetts, Stavros Center, Southeast Center for Independent Living, Independence Associates, and Disability Resource Center) and three state agencies (Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, Department of Developmental Services, Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children) support the program. The entity has no traditional revenue model: equipment is provided free, donors receive tax-deductible receipts, and the program is sustained by federal and state grants plus in-kind partner support.

Name

REquipment

Legal name

REquipment, Inc.

Website

https://requipmentma.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

REquipment is a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofit that refurbishes donated durable medical equipment and assistive technology and distributes it free of charge to Massachusetts residents with disabilities, operating as a public-private partnership under MassMATCH with partial ACL funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Equipment Reuse Services

NAICS

Waste Management and Remediation Services (562), Materials Recovery Facilities (562920), Business Support Services (5614)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) & Home Health Distribution (CRAOAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Accessibility & Bathroom Safety DME (Grab Bars, Shower Chairs, Raised Toilets, Ramps) (HLAHAMAF), Donation, Reuse & Sustainability Returns Programs (TLAIAHAJ)

Keywords

• Durable medical equipment reuse
• Assistive technology reuse
• Medical equipment donation
• Disability equipment program
• Medical equipment refurbishment

Headquarters

HQ city

Methuen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Reuse Program (Free Distribution): REquipment distributes donated durable home medical equipment (DME) and assistive technology (AT) free of charge to eligible Massachusetts residents. The program is funded through public-private partnerships involving state agencies and nonprofit organizations, with partial funding from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. No revenue is collected from equipment recipients; the program is a cost-free service to the community.
2. Optional Shipping Fee: Equipment recipients may opt for $20 shipping if they cannot pick up an item locally. This is a nominal ancillary fee, not a primary revenue stream. The core service (equipment itself) remains free.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

REquipment accepts donated gently-used durable home medical equipment (DME) and assistive technology (AT), sanitizes and refurbishes the items, and redistributes them free of charge to eligible Massachusetts residents with disabilities, older adults, veterans, and individuals with temporary or uninsured equipment needs. The program operates a searchable online inventory across 19+ product categories and supplements free pickup or regional drop-off locations with an optional $20 shipping fee.

Product overview

REquipment is a nonprofit durable medical equipment (DME) and assistive technology (AT) reuse program operated as a program of MassMATCH. The organization accepts donated gently-used medical equipment, sanitizes and refurbishes it, and provides it free of charge to Massachusetts residents with disabilities. The inventory spans 19+ product categories including Activities of Daily Living (70 items), CPAP Supplies (25 items), Vision AT (24 items), Ambulatory Devices (17 items), Gait Trainers (10 items), and Wheelchair Accessories (6 items). The program serves older adults, individuals with disabilities including children and veterans, those with limited or no insurance, and people with temporary needs due to accidents or illness. Since inception, more than $16.6 million worth of devices have been distributed. The program is a public-private partnership between three state agencies and six private not-for-profit organizations.

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Products and services

• Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Reuse Program Free refurbished durable medical equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers, bathroom safety equipment, hospital bed accessories) provided to Massachusetts residents with disabilities, older adults, veterans, and individuals with limited or no insurance coverage.
• Assistive Technology (AT) Reuse Program Free refurbished assistive technology (e.g., vision aids, hearing devices, communication devices, adaptive computer devices, environmental controls, switches, learning/cognitive aids) provided to Massachusetts residents with disabilities.
• Equipment Donation Service Accepts donated gently-used durable medical equipment and assistive technology from individuals and organizations across Massachusetts, with regional drop-off locations and an optional pickup service ($20 fee or free for those unable to pay). Donors receive a 501(c)(3) donation receipt for tax purposes.
• Equipment Refurbishment and Sanitization Service Internal process of cleaning, repairing, and certifying donated durable medical equipment and assistive technology before it is listed in the online inventory for redistribution.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and secondary.

• Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three state agency partners in the REquipment public-private partnership. MRC manages MassMATCH, the state's Assistive Technology Act program, under which REquipment operates.
• Department of Developmental Services (DDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three state agency partners in the REquipment public-private partnership. DDS contributes to serving individuals with developmental disabilities across Massachusetts.
• Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children (of DPH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three state agency partners in the REquipment public-private partnership. Serves children with disabilities who may benefit from refurbished DME and AT.
• MassMATCHflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Massachusetts Assistive Technology Act program. REquipment is a program of MassMATCH, which is managed by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and partially funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) of HHS.
• REquipment, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) that is a key partner in the REquipment public-private partnership. Operates the dmereuse.org resource site.
• UCP of Western MassachusettscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Cerebral Palsy of Western Massachusetts, a nonprofit partner organization that provides regional equipment inventory (e.g., UCP- prefixed item IDs) and drop-off/pickup services in western Massachusetts, including locations in West Springfield and Pittsfield.
• Stavros Center for Independent LivingsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerA nonprofit partner organization serving individuals with disabilities in western Massachusetts. Provides referral and equipment distribution support within its service area.
• Southeast Center for Independent LivingsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerA nonprofit partner organization serving individuals with disabilities in southeastern Massachusetts. Supports REquipment's regional reach and referral network.
• Independence AssociatessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerA nonprofit partner organization (iacil.org) serving individuals with disabilities. Supports REquipment's regional coverage and community outreach.
• Disability Resource CentersecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerA nonprofit partner organization (disabilityrc.org) serving individuals with disabilities. Contributes to REquipment's statewide referral and distribution network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: A national nonprofit providing disability services including AT/DME programs across many states. Operates at greater scale and geographic breadth than REquipment and offers similar assistive device services as part of a wider portfolio.
• Numotion: One of the largest US providers of complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) and durable medical equipment, including mobility devices that overlap with REquipment's mobility and ambulatory inventory, though operating on a commercial rather than donation-based model.
• Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA): A national nonprofit that supports individuals with neuromuscular diseases by facilitating access to mobility and assistive equipment, including through equipment loan and donation channels — adjacent in mission and population served to REquipment, but with research-led focus.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National disability services organization whose affiliates (e.g., UCP of Western Massachusetts, a stated REquipment partner) provide AT services, lending libraries, and DME access to individuals with disabilities on a broader geographic and service line.
• Apria Healthcare: A large commercial DME provider (now part of Owens & Minor) serving patients with sleep, respiratory, mobility, and home medical equipment needs — overlapping with REquipment's product categories but delivered through paid commercial channels.
• Goodwill Industries International: A national nonprofit that operates donation-driven reuse and workforce programs; some Goodwill affiliates operate DME/AT donation and reuse channels comparable in model (donate–refurbish–redistribute) to REquipment, though as part of a much broader retail and workforce mission.

Direct peers

• Pass It On Center: A national assistive technology reuse and redistribution clearinghouse that accepts donated AT, refurbishes it, and passes it to individuals with disabilities — the closest operational analog to REquipment's mission, differing mainly in national rather than statewide scope.

Others

• ATIA — Assistive Technology Industry Association: The principal US industry and practitioner association for the assistive technology sector, connecting manufacturers, providers, and AT Act programs. Relevant as the convening body for the AT ecosystem in which REquipment and similar reuse programs participate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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