Where I can find an organization that will help move a disabled veteran who uses a motorized scooter?

CPT Ricky Riley — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 22:56:18 -0400

I have friend who is a veteran and disabled. He has a motorized scooter but needs the carrier for it for the back of his car. Does anyone know where I can find an organization that will help us find someone that will do it for free or cheap? We are near Cincinnati Ohio.
Help?

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Jun 9 at 2018 11:58 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 23:58:48 -0400

Is the disability service connected? If so, I would contact the nearest VAMC and see about getting financial assistance for the required equipment. If not, they may be able to point you in the right direction; the local VFW may have some contacts for things like this. If the VFW can afford it, they may be able to pull from the emergency relief funds or petty cash to give some assistance. Many other VSOs will probably be able to assist in some manner as well.

Response by SPC Joseph Wojcik made Jun 10 at 2018 8:29 AM

SPC Joseph Wojcik — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 08:29:26 -0400

Soldier On is a great organization, but I think they're limited to New York and Western PA.
Maybe the DAV or Wounded Warrior Project can connect you with someone in your area who can help.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jun 10 at 2018 11:56 AM

LTC Stephen C. — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 11:56:13 -0400

CPT Ricky Riley, perhaps COL Mikel J. Burroughs can point you in the right direction.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jun 14 at 2018 10:47 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 22:47:49 -0400

DAV

Response by SSG James Green made Jun 16 at 2018 5:33 PM

SSG James Green — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 17:33:53 -0400

If he or she is 100% disabled the VA will do the ramps for the scooter, the life and the scooter itself. I do know this for a solid fact. I just qualified and have the ramps at the house, the life was put on about a week ago and I am waiting for the scooter now. I would check with the local VA in your area and have your PCP order one.