CBS Chicago 2 News – Making a difference for people with all kinds of abilities through awareness and advocacy about D4D
CBS 2 News Chicago – Devices 4 the Disabled’s headquarters is located in the same building as another nonprofit, Center for Independence Through Conductive Education, and both organizations service people with disabilities. Because of the lack of handicapped parking spaces and safe and accessible sidewalks and curbs, accessing the organizations was a barrier and struggle for […]
CBS Chicago 2 News – D4D & Chicago Bears partner with special wheelchair for Cooper
The Chicago Bears had a big surprise for Cooper Roberts, who survived being shot during the Highland Park July 4th parade mass shooting. CBS 2’s Brad Edwards has the full story. Posted by Brad Edwards on Thursday, June 1, 2023
WGN Chicago Radio interviews Bob Shea
Co-founder of Devices 4 the Disabled Bob Shea joins Lisa Dent to talk about his organization that provides motorized wheelchairs and other medical equipment to those in need. To combat the normally exorbitant prices of these specialized pieces of equipment, Bob decided to collect used wheelchairs from generous donors who no longer need them and redistribute them […]
CBS Chicago 2 News – D4D touched many lives with life-altering medical devices
A Chicago-based organization has positively touched many of their lives with life-altering medical devices. Now it’s the organization that needs help. CBS 2’s Andrew Ramos has the story.
NMás Durango TV – Athlete’s Mobility
In March 2023, NMás Durango TV joined us in Cuencame to do a follow-up story on the D4D Durango mission. One of the patients had rarely been out of bed for a number of years. Leonardo was an athlete and liked to be an example for young people. However, he began to gain weight and today […]
NMás Durango TV – An Angel came to the House
In November 2022, D4D brought some of its donated equipment out of its warehouse to share with its sister project in Durango, Mexico. For a family in need, it was as if an angel came to the house of Mrs. Maria Guadalupe and changed her life. NMás Durango TV coverage
CBS Chicago 2 – Medline donates equipment to D4D
Local medical supply giant medline donated thousands of dollars in durable medical goods – wheelchairs to shower benches to much needed walkers with seats. Their donation to the charity Devices 4 the Disabled started with a story done six years ago. The charity has now given out equipment to thousands of patients in need, be it victims of […]
Bears announce 2020 Community All-Pros Winner
The Bears have announced the winner of the 2020 Community All-Pros initiative. Devices 4 the Disabled (D4D), a local non-profit that works to ensure that people with disabilities have access to the medical devices they need and the mobility they deserve, will receive a $101,000 grant. Read the full story (archive)
FOX32 TV- Devices 4 The Disabled gets $101,000 grant from the Chicago Bears
Bob Shea, executive director of Devices 4 the Disabled, talks about winning the 2020 Community All-Pros initiative and how the money will be used to enrich the lives of people with disabilities. [January 21, 2021] Link: Fox32 TV video
WBBM NewsRadio Difference Maker: D4D
Lisa Fielding from WBBM NewsRadio 780 AM reports on D4D as part of their Difference Maker program. The broadcast highlights what D4D does and the great need it is trying to address. Listen to broadcast and read article
