Monthly Update
December 18, 2024
The December Update
Hello and Happy Holidays from all of us at Easy Does It, here is our monthly update for December,
As we head into the Winter Break and the end of 2024, we’re thrilled to be finishing off another year of empowering our clients to live independently while continuing to improve upon the quality of care we can provide. In 2025, we look forward to the launch of Easy Does It’s Caregiver Connection, a private social network for Caregivers and Clients who require their services.
Happy Birthday Judy Heumann!

Today would have been the late Judy Heumann’s 77th birthday and on December 18th, we will celebrate the life and legacy of a true pioneer in the disability rights movement. Judy's memoir, "Being Heumann," and the documentary "Crip Camp" continue to inspire and educate new generations about the importance of disability rights. Judy Heumann's legacy is a testament to the power of advocacy and the impact one person can have in creating a more inclusive world. As we remember her on her birthday, let us continue to honor her work by striving for a society where everyone, regardless of ability, can thrive.
Happy Holidays and our hours

Whatever holidays you may celebrate this time of year, we wish you a very Happy Holiday season. We are looking forward to spending the season relaxing, connecting with friends and family, and preparing ourselves for 2025. Our office will be closed in observance of both Christmas and New Year's Day but our field staff will remain on call both holidays should you require their services.

Easy Does It’s Caregiver Connection
Launching January 2nd
In the interest of creating more resources for the disability community we serve, we are excited to be launching Easy Does It’s Caregiver Connection, a private social network for Caregivers and the people who rely on them. Clients can use the social network to search for and communicate with caregivers to hire. Easy Does It’s Case Managers will serve as moderators, reviewing Caregivers who sign up, to ensure that they’re a good match for the clients on the site. We hope this new resource will make it easier for people to find quality caregivers regardless of where they live. If you’re interested in participating, we encourage you to sign up now, your account will be activated on January 2nd.
Private Beta AccessEDI at OCCC’s Lunar New Year Bazaar

We’re excited to once again be attending The Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce’s Lunar New Year Celebration! We look forward to ringing in the Year of the Dragon while connecting attendees with our safety net services that empower them to live independently in their own homes. We’re also hard at work on some Lunar New Year-themed snacks and merch that we can’t wait to share with you on that day.
The 2025 Update and Events Calendar

In the New Year, we are excited to introduce another set of revisions and improvements to our website as well as to our events calendar for 2025. We’re excited to be introducing a sitewide search feature that will make it easy to find the resources you’re looking for. In addition, there are improvements to our online application process and dedicated links to the new Easy Does It Caregiver Connection. Finally, we have lots of events planned in the New Year, including new resource fairs, Oakland’s Pride Parade, and a series of new winter wheelchair repair workshops for our community.

Berkeley Rides for Seniors and the Disabled (BRSD)
Berkeley Rides for Seniors & the Disabled (BRSD) assists City of Berkeley seniors and disabled adults with traveling throughout Berkeley and neighboring cities by supplementing their transportation costs with free taxi, accessible wheelchair van and GoGoGrandparent (Uber/Lyft) rides. BRSD is for Berkeley residents age 70 and older or those certified as disabled by East Bay Para-transit of ANY age. For more information and an application, please visit their website or call their offices,
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