Services
Founded in 1995, we provide essential safety-net services that empower seniors and people with severe physical disabilities to live life on their terms. Whether it’s assistance from a fall, urgently needed help around the house, a wheelchair breakdown, or getting to the store, EDI is here to support independence at home and in the community.
In-Home Care
Emergency Attendant Care
Serving Berkeley Residents
Our emergency attendants are on standby to step in and assist Berkeley residents with severe physical disabilities who have an urgent need for assistance due to an unforeseen crisis or disruption in their regular in-home care support system.
Help Around the Home
Available around the clock, experienced and qualified attendants assist with urgent non-medical activities of daily living when no other caregiver is available.
- Transferring, ambulating, and mobility
- Access to food and water
- Bathing and Hygiene
- Dressing and Grooming
- Toileting and Incontinence Care
- Urgent cleaning and laundry
- Assistance with self-administered medications
Male and Female Attendants
We strive to have both a male and female caregiver available at all times and we will always try to accommodate requests for an attendant of a specific gender. However, due to contractual requirements and variable staffing we cannot guarantee we will be able to meet these requests.
Hours of Operation
7 days a week | 24 hours a day | 365 days
per year
Emergency Attendants are available at all times. Please be advised that demand can impact our response times.
Attendant Pricing
Per Hour
$15/hr
Register for Service
In order to become a client, we need to determine whether you're eligible.
Call, (510) 704-2111
Reduced Copayments
Low-Income clients may qualify for our reduced copayment program. Apply to determine if you're eligible.
Apply for Reduced CopaymentsWheelchair & Assistive Device Repair
Emergency Equipment Repair
Serving Berkeley 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 other devices to loan while equipment is being repaired.
Wheelchair Repair
Our Repair Technicians are equipped to take on many issues keeping assistive devices from working correctly.
- Battery Replacement
- Joystick/Controller Replacement
- Chair Adjustments
- Controller Troubleshooting/Replacement
- Flat Tires
Donated/Refurbished Parts
Excludes Batteries
The parts needed to service much of the equipment we work on are prohibitively expensive or no longer being made. We maintain a collection of donated and refurbished parts that are provided, free of charge to our clients, for the repairs completed by Easy Does It Repair Technicians. We cannot guarantee we'll have what is needed to repair your specific device. If it's a dead battery, only a new battery will fix the issue.
Equipment Loans
While our Repair Technicians are working on your equipment, you still need to remain mobile. Therefore, we have an ever-changing collection of loaner wheelchairs and other devices to meet short-term equipment needs. Subject to availability, loaner equipment is provided to our clients free of charge as long as it is returned free of damage and in working order.
Hours of Operation
7 days a week | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Available 7 days a week during regular business hours. Repairs are by appointment only, so please call our dispatch line.
Repair Pricing
Per Hour
$15/hr
Register for Service
In order to become a client, we need to determine whether you're eligible.
Call, (510) 704-2111
Reduced Copayments
Low-Income clients may qualify for our reduced copayment program. Apply to determine if you're eligible.
Apply for Reduced CopaymentsAccessible Transportation
Routine Transportation
Serving Berkeley Residents
Berkeley residents who qualify for Wheelchair-van Vouchers through the City of Berkeley Rides for Seniors and the Disabled (BRSD) can take advantage of this service for routine transit needs to get to services including stores, places of worship, and medical appointments. Users can get rides to medical appointments, stores, or other destinations in and around Berkeley.
Wheelchair Van Program Vouchers
Berkeley residents who qualify for Wheelchair-van Program Vouchers through the City of Berkeley Rides for Seniors and the Disabled (BRSD) can take advantage of this service for prescheduled and same-day routine transit to and from locations in and around Berkeley.
High Medical Need Program Vouchers
Berkeley Residents who qualify for High Medical Need Program Vouchers can take advantage of this service for transportation to and from medical appointments in Berkeley and up to 15 miles outside City of Berkeley borders. Users can request same-day service or schedule rides to and from medical appointments up to 7 days in advance.
Hours of Operation
M-F | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Weekends | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Available 7 days a week throughout the day. Although you can get a ride with an hour's notice, we ask that EDI users schedule rides at least 24 hours in advance. We can accept reservations up to a week in advance.
Routine Transportation Pricing
Due to our contract obligations, we are unable to accept cash/card as a form of payment for our Response Rides. You'll need to apply for Ride Vouchers through The City of Berkeley to use and pay for this service.
Berkeley Ride Vouchers
1/voucher
For each ride, up to 10 miles or a fraction thereof.
Berkeley Ride Vouchers
1/voucher
For each ride, up to 10 miles or a fraction thereof.
Register for Service
In order to become a client, we need to determine whether you're eligible.
Call, (510) 704-2111
Rescue Rides
Serving Berkeley Residents
With rescue rides users can receive emergency transportation services with little/no notice. If your wheelchair breaks down, you have a last-minute medical appointment, or need to get to the store to pick up urgently needed medication, Easy Does It is available when no other accessible transportation options are available.
Immediate Service
There's no need to schedule Rescue Rides in advance. If you find yourself in an emergency situation call urgent dispatch and we can be there in 45 minutes or less.
Fully Accessible Vehicles
All our vans are fully accessible, featuring power lifts and appropriate safety harnesses and tie-downs to keep you safe during transport.
Hours of Operation
M-F | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Weekends | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
For any emergency transit needs. Users can call our dispatch line without any notice and receive emergency accessible transportation to last-minute medical appointments or urgent pharmacy trips.
Rescue Ride Pricing
Per Ride
$15
Register for Service
In order to become a client, we need to determine whether you're eligible.
Call, (510) 704-2111
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance for Mobility Device Users
Serving Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Emeryville, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, and Oakland
If you find yourself stranded due to a wheelchair, scooter, or assistive device breakdown, call our urgent dispatch line for FASTER (Fast, Accessible, Safe, Transportation and Equipment Repair.) service. We will connect you with one of our Repair Technicians who will troubleshoot the problem over the phone and get to your location as soon as possible.
On Site Repairs
Our FASTER Repair Technician will attempt basic repairs wherever you are. Often, it's a simple issue. If the problem can’t be easily fixed then and there, we will refer you to local repair shops that may be able to do the work.
Post Response Ride
If our Repair Technician is unable to resolve the issue on the spot, we will get you and your device to a safe location within our service area in one of our wheelchair-lift vans.
Hours of Operation
7 Days a Week | 9 am - 11 pm
FASTER is available seven days a week throughout the day. Just give our dispatch line a call and a repair tech will be with you as soon as possible.
FASTER is generously funded by the Alameda County Transportation Commission.
FASTER
$0.00per Service Call
Register for Service
In order to become a client, we need to determine whether you're eligible.
Call, (510) 704-2111
Reduced Copayments
Low-Income clients may qualify for our reduced copayment program. Apply to determine if you're eligible.
Apply for Reduced CopaymentsResources
Independent Living Resources
Serving Berkeley Residents
Our Independent Living Resource Coordinator assists Berkeley Residents with severe physical disabilities to find and maintain quality in-home care workers, build skills, and rely on Easy Does It emergency services as little as possible. We provide referrals to community services and maintain a list of disability-related resources.
Independent Living Support
- Help to locate, hire, and maintain suitable attendants.
- Preparing job descriptions and placing no-cost advertisements on your behalf.
- Screening and interviewing attendants by phone and in person.
- Supporting you to manage your home and staff in ways that create a positive work environment and improve your ability to maintain the care you need.
- Referral to community-based services.
Coordinator Contact Information
If you're looking for a permanent homecare worker or looking to provide care, contact our Independent Living Resource Coordinator.
Independent Living Resources Pricing
Resource Coordination
$0.00per Case
Register for Service
In order to become a client, we need to determine whether you're eligible.
Apply OnlineOr Call, (510) 704-2111
Reduced Copayments
Low-Income clients may qualify for our reduced copayment program. Apply to determine if you're eligible.
Apply for Reduced CopaymentsDisability Resources
Serving Everyone
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.