Emergency Services to Support your Independence
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Live as you choose
We're a Berkeley-based non-profit that provides affordable safety net services to Seniors and People with Disabilities, empowering them to live independently in their own homes.
Our Services
We offer Emergency Attendant Care 24 hours a day and 7 days a week in case your regular attendant isn't available. If you need help finding an attendant, please get in touch with one of our Case Managers. Berkeley residents can get around town with our private accessible transportation. Berkeley, Emeryville and Oakland residents can take advantage of affordable wheelchair repair, and if your mobility device breaks down while outdoors in Northern Alameda County, you can call us for free Wheelchair Rescue.
Wheelchair Rescue and Repair
We offer affordable Wheelchair Repair to residents of both Berkeley, Emeryville and Oakland. If your mobility device breaks down while outdoors in Northern Alameda County, you can call us for free Wheelchair Ride, which includes wheelchair repair and a free ride to your home.
Wheelchair Rescue
Serving Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Emeryville, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, and Oakland
Fast, Accessible, Safe, Transportation, Equipment, Repair (FASTER) connects you to one of our qualified repair technicians who will help troubleshoot your broken mobility device over the phone, meet you at your location, and attempt basic repairs. If needed, we will take you and your device to a safe location in one of our wheelchair-lift vans.
Wheelchair Repair
Serving Berkeley, Emeryville, El Cerrito, Richmond, and Oakland Residents
Our repair technicians are qualified to diagnose and resolve various issues with wheelchairs, scooters, and a wide range of assistive devices. We use donated parts to keep the service affordable and have a limited supply of wheelchairs and mobility devices to loan while equipment is being repaired.
In-Home Care
If your full-time attendant misses a shift, we always have at least one Personal Care Attendant on call to provide support. If you need help finding a new full-time attendant, please contact our case managers.
Emergency Attendant Care
Serving Berkeley Residents
Our emergency attendants are on standby to assist Berkeley residents with physical disabilities who have an unforeseen crisis or disruption in their regular in-home care support system. Our experienced and qualified staff provide assistance with urgent activities of daily living when no other caregiver is available.
Attendant Matching
Serving Berkeley Residents
Our Case Managers assist Berkeley Residents with physical disabilities to find and maintain quality in-home care workers, build attendant management skills, and to rely on Easy Does It Emergency Services as little as possible.
Private Beta now open to Berkeley Residents
A private social network for Caregivers and Clients that require their care. You can create your profile, search for and communicate with Caregivers that are looking for work. Everyone who joins the social network is vetted by our Case Managers. Caregiver Connection is currently in Private Beta, meaning some features may not work as intended and access to the network is restricted.
Made possible by Berkeley's Measure E
Our Emergency Attendant Care and Matching are primarily funded through Measure E, a ballot initiative passed by Berkeley voters in 1998. Measure E authorized a small property tax to finance essential services for severely physically disabled residents of Berkeley. This funding supports EDI’s emergency personal care, wheelchair repair, and accessible transportation services. Measure E remains the principal source of funding for EDI, enabling it to provide critical safety net services to the community.
Door through Door Accessible Transportation
We can transport Berkeley residents in and around the city free of charge, as long as you schedule the ride in advance. If you require immediate emergency transportation, we can get you where you're going for a small fee.
Scheduled Rides
Serving Berkeley Residents
Berkeley residents who qualify for Wheelchair Accessible Van Program Vouchers through the City of Berkeley Rides for Seniors and the Disabled (BRSD) can take advantage of this service for non-emergency transit needs. Users can get rides to medical appointments, stores, or other destinations in and around Berkeley.
Emergency Rides
Serving Berkeley Residents
Our drivers respond to urgent unplanned transportation needs. We will get you home when a ride falls through or your wheelchair battery runs out of power. If you need to get to a last-minute medical appointment or to the store to pick up medication, Easy Does It is available when no other transportation is available.
BERKELEY RIDES FOR SENIORS & THE DISABLED
The Berkeley Rides for Seniors and the Disabled (BRSD) program waitlist is at capacity and is not accepting new applications at this time. If you have already submitted an application prior to 3/1/2025, you are on the waitlist and will receive a letter in the mail if you are approved.
Vouchers for Berkeley Rides for Seniors and the Disabled (BRSD) is a free City of Berkeley supplemental transportation program for senior and Berkeley Residents with a disability. It is currently the only way to pay for pre-scheduled rides through Easy Does It. Emergency Transportation booked at the last minute can be paid for with a Check or Credit Card.
Community Resources
We maintain a list of a wide range of local, regional, and national organizations that provide information and services to seniors and people with disabilities.
Start living as You choose
If you are living in Berkeley, Emeryville, or Oakland, getting enrolled is easy if you want to start using our Emergency Services to maintain your living situation. We accept online client applications as well as over the phone. You'll need to fill out a short form to verify your eligibility; we'll send you a complete application if approved.
Our Updates
We regularly post updates about what's new and exciting at Easy Does It. You can always stay in the loop by subscribing to our newsletter and following us on Social Media.
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May 1, 2025
Now Serving Richmond & El Cerrito
We at Easy Does It Emergency Services are thrilled to announce that we are expanding our reach to better serve the wonderful communities of Richmond and El Cerrito. Thanks to the remarkable generosity of our donors, we can now offer essential repair services in these areas, ensuring that even more neighbors can receive the support they need when emergencies arise.
Monthly Update
April 18, 2025
The April Update
Hello and welcome to March, Friends of Easy Does It,Our Team has been quite busy helping a growing number of clients from all over Alameda County live independently. We are pleased to announce that it is time for our first Community Meeting of 2025, and we hope to hear your feedback regarding our work...
Monthly Update
March 19, 2025
The March Update
Hello and welcome to March, Friends of Easy Does It,Our Team has been quite busy helping a growing number of clients from all over Alameda County live independently. We are pleased to announce that it is time for our first Community Meeting of 2025, and we hope to hear your feedback regarding our work...
Memorial
February 14, 2025
Support Louie Lock’s Legacy
Dear friends, family, and compassionate supporters,
With heavy hearts, we share the news that our beloved Louie Lock passed away on February 10, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Louie was not just a dedicated attendant for individuals with disabilities; he was a remarkable coach...
Our Next Community Event
We are regularly out and about in the Community promoting our Agency's emergencyservices through Wheelchair Repair Workshops, Resource Fairs, and Festivals. Be sure to pay us a visit for free help from our wheelchair repair team and free Merch! We also host Community Meetings twice yearly and encourage the Community to attend our monthly board meetings.
May
Introduction to PEERS & PEARLS
1 pm - 2 pmWorkshopWebinar
Join us to learn about PEERS, a mental health nonprofit providing free peer-based support services to Alameda County residents! In this webinar, you will learn about their services and be introduced to their PEARLS program that serves our 50+ community!
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We regularly send out monthly updates and occasional announcements to subscribers of our mailing list. Those who choose to subscribe to SMS can receive emergency updates regarding natural disasters and the status of our services during them.