Question
my father is a diabetic and has had amputations on both legs and has had 20 some operation in 3 yrs w/out insurance. he is in need of medical equipment for home use and we are being told medicaid and medicare will not pay for them and they have very, very little income. do you have any insight on who might help with costs for transfer boards, trapeze for bed, potty chairs etc. ?

Answer
Heather,

My area of knowledge is on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, so this question is somewhat outside my area of "expertise".  

However, EDS Today, has compiled a list of resources for people with disabilities at:
http://www.edstoday.org/support/assistance.htm

Hope you find something helpful on the website.