2021 Archive
Nov 20, 2021
Berkeley nonprofit has served people with disabilities for 26 years and looks to expand its services
Under its new executive director, a Berkeley nonprofit plans to expand its services beyond the city limits, but to succeed, it must overcome the staffing obstacles and revenue challenges...
Jun 6, 2021
Helping Households with the Emergency Broadband Benefit
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19
pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so...
Mar 25, 2021
How to Apply for Transportation Services
If you are interested in using our Demand Response Rides transportation service, you will need to complete the following steps to receive vouchers from the Berkeley Rides for Seniors & the Disabled
Program provided by the City of Berkeley. Step 1 -...
Feb 10, 2021
Free and Low-Cost Rides Available to Covid-19 Vaccination Appointments for Albany and Berkeley Residents
Easy Does It Emergency Services (EDI) has signed a contract with the City of Albany to give free round-trip rides to seniors and people with disabilities who are residents of the City of Albany and attending...
Feb 9, 2021
Berkeley mobility assistance program expands in Alameda County
BERKELEY — A free program to assist the growing number of people using wheelchairs and other mobility devices has been expanded to nine Alameda County cities, and organizers are trying to get the word out to potential users as COVID-19...
Jan 1, 2021
No-Cost Emergency Rides Available for People with Wheelchair Breakadowns in Alameda County
Easy Does It Emergency Services (EDI) has signed a contract with the City of Albany to give free round-trip rides to seniors and people with disabilities who are residents of the City of Albany and attending...