How to apply for Virginia Assistive Technology System — Device Loans and Free Medical Equipment
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS)
Who it's for
The Virginia Assistive Technology System helps Virginians with disabilities, and their families, find and try devices that make daily life easier. You can borrow equipment from a loan library for 1 to 4 weeks, often with a short demo, to see what works before you buy. Items include reachers, sock aids, magnifiers, large-print cards, smart-home devices, and adapted computer tools. VATS also connects adults with limited income or gaps in insurance to free donated medical equipment, such as mobility aids, through its partner F.R.E.E. Help is open to people of all ages. Call 804-662-9990 or use the online form to ask for help.
Loans are short term (1 to 4 weeks), and items depend on what is available. Free medical equipment comes from partner groups that each set their own income and medical rules.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Online VATS contact or request form (name, email and ZIP code required)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 804-662-9990
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Virginia Assistive Technology System — Device Loans and Free Medical Equipment. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need online VATS contact or request form (name, email and ZIP code required) — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
none
Related programs
Other help that people in the same situation often look at.
- Supportive ServicesVirginia Brain Injury Services (DARS community brain injury programs)Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Brain Injury Services Unit — delivered through nine community-based brain injury programs
- Supportive ServicesLong-Term Care Ombudsman ProgramAdministration for Community Living (delivered locally by State and local Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs)
- Elder ServicesDisease Prevention & Wellness ProgramsVirginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) — local Area Agencies on Aging
- Home CareAdult Services In-Home Help (Homemaker, Companion & Chore Services)Local Departments of Social Services (oversight: DARS Adult Protective Services Division)
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.