Community Resources
Easy Does It is one of many organizations dedicated to empowering seniors and people with disabilities. We maintain a list of upcoming workshops and events. As well as a list of repair shops, nonprofits, and organizations that can help you.
Upcoming Workshops and Events
Other non-profits regularly host workshops and events that enhance independent living. We strive to keep this list current for our clients.
Other agency's providing Wheelchair Repair and Parts
We maintain a list of other repair providers in Northern Alameda County that we can refer you to.
The ReCARES Network
ReCARES is a small volunteer-run environmental and community service non-profit organization. We aim to increase access to medical equipment and parts while reducing unnecessary environmental waste.
We collect donations of clean, gently used medical equipment and parts, then redistribute them for free to seniors, people with disabilities, and other individuals in need.
Donate Medical Equipment
All items received by ReCares must be in excellent condition and clean with no damage, dirt, corrosion, stains, or rust. If you would take the item home to your mother then likely we will be able to reassign it back out. Please check the undersides of the equipment and clean them if necessary.
Receive Medical Equipment
Arrive during open hours and line up.
Remember: if you are unable to come, someone else can do it for you and pick up what you need. When it is your turn at the line, a volunteer will work with you. The volunteer will do their best to find what you need. We give as much as we can depending on the number of items available.
Independent Life Medical Supplies
Independent Life Medical Supplies staff is certified and trained on all manufacturer's equipment in our warehouse. Pick-up and delivery available in most cases. We also offer rental equipment while you wait for your repairs to be completed. We service Invacare, Pride, Merits and many other popular brands. Should you ever need help using your equipment or require equipment repair, contact us and we will schedule an appointment to assist you at your earliest convenience.
Independent Life repairs:
- Standard Walker
- Scooters
- Wheelchairs
- Power Chairs
- Hospital Beds
- Stair/Lift Elevators
- Transfer Lifts
Improvements & Repair
We require the evaluation fee paid prior to our taking possession of your equipment for repair. In the event your equipment is deemed irreparable, then you will be charged $75.00 for the consultation. If we take the equipment in for repair, we require a $75 .00 evaluation fee. That fee will be applied to the repairment of your equipment.
Rollin' Along Inc
Rollin’ Along provides on-site service throughout Alameda County. We make repairs to scooters, wheelchair lifts, power wheelchairs, platform lifts, transfer lifts and more at your home or office. See their website for the brands of equipment that Rollin’ Along services. Rather than taking away your mobility for days, we fix it right there in front of you!
Rollin’ Along repairs:
- Scooters
- Wheelchairs
- Power Chairs
- Stair/Lift Elevators
- Transfer Lifts
Rollin’ Along repairs:
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Serving People with Disabilities
These Organizations may not offer wheelchair repair, but they provide care, information, and services for people living with disabilities.
The Center for Independent Living
The Center for Independent Living provides advocacy and services that increase awareness, collaboration, and opportunity among people with disabilities and the community at large.
Visit the CIL
World Institute on Disability
WID is dedicated to designing, building, and supporting whole community solutions by removing barriers to include people with disabilities.
Visit the WID
Berkeley Rides for Seniors & 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.
Visit BRSDCommunity Resource
211
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Ability Tools
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Alameda County's "Care Partners"
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California Telephone Access Program
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Center for Parent Information & Resources
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City of Berkeley, Senior Social Services
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Clipper Start
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Community Resources for Independent Living
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Computer Technologies Program
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Disability Benefits 101
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Disability Partnerships Project
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Disability Resource
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
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Echo Fair Housing
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memorycare.com
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Sai Aashraya - It is All About Love
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Spectrum Community Services
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The Public Authority for IHSS
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