Monthly Update
November 20, 2024
The November Update
Hello there, friends of Easy Does It. Here is everything there is to share about our agency in November,
It’s once again time for Giving Tuesday, an opportunity to support the nonprofits making a difference in your community. We hope you’ll consider supporting us this year. We’re also pleased to announce the launch date for our social network for caregivers and their clients. As well as updates regarding a new volunteer repair tech, Darius, our Winter Ad Campaign and our new storefront signage.
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October 17, 2024
The October Update
Welcome to September, friends of Easy Does It, here is everything we want to share for the month. We are extremely excited to announce that thanks to The Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC), we can now do even more...
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September 18, 2024
The September Update
Welcome to September, friends of Easy Does It, here is everything we want to share for the month. We are extremely excited to announce that thanks to The Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC), we can now do even more...
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August 14, 2024
The August Update
We are coming up on the final part of the Summer of Outreach, but we still have many events planned before the Holidays. In August, we will be participating in a presentation at the North Oakland Senior Center, UC Berkeley’s DSP Resource fair...
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July 26, 2024
Celebrating 34 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
July 26, 2024, marks the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark legislation that has profoundly...
Monthly Update
July 17, 2024
The July Update
Hello, friends of Easy Does It, here’s everything to report about that is happening in July. Our events calendar has been a bit light these past few weeks and our team is itching to get back out into the community. Thankfully, a week filled with...
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July 3, 2024
Improve disability housing access, Take Action now!
Dear disability housing advocates: This Tuesday, July 16, the Oakland City Council will consider a new law to increase safety and accessible...
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July 3, 2024
Easy Does It Emergency Services Expands Services to Emeryville Residents
In an exciting development, Easy Does It Emergency Services is thrilled to announce that...
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June 20, 2024
Celebrating Disability Pride Month 2024: “We Want a Life Like Yours”
This July marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark law that shattered barriers to inclusion for...
Monthly Update
June 20, 2024
The June Update
Welcome to June friends of Easy Does It, The Summer of Outreach is in full swing. We have tabled at countless events so far and have many more planned for the Month. We are also getting remarkably close to our official City Holiday...
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May 29, 2024
How to Prevent Senior Financial Exploitation
As seniors navigate their financial affairs, they often become targets for exploitation and fraud. Scammers prey on their vulnerability, attempting...
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May 29, 2024
Gavin Newsom’s 2024 Cuts to IHSS: A Blow to Vulnerable Californians
Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2024-25 California state budget has raised significant...
Monthly Update
May 24, 2024
The May Update
Summertime is finally here, friends of Easy Does It, here is the latest news that we want to share about our work in May, With June 28th fast approaching, we are excited to announce Easy Does It Day for 2024: Champions of Change, another free lunch...
Monthly Update
Apr 20, 2024
The April Update
Hello, friends of Easy Does It; here is what we have to share about our activities in April.Our first Community Meeting of the year is taking place on April 18 at 5 pm, we look forward to hearing feedback from the community we serve to...
Monthly Update
Mar 20, 2024
The March Update
Welcome to March, friends of Easy Does It. The weather is just getting better, so we’re getting closer to another summer filled with community events and outreach activities. We’re all quite excited to get back out into the sun and to connect new...
Monthly Update
Feb 16, 2024
The February Update
Welcome to February, friends of Easy Does It, We’re only a month into the new year and already have much to show. We were excited to table at two events in January to connect more Alameda County residents with our...
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Feb 9, 2024
Guiding Lights: Empowering Seniors to Thrive Independently
Black History Month is a time to honor and celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans in various fields of art, culture, science, and society. The theme...
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Feb 5, 2024
Celebrating Black History Month in 2024
Black History Month is a time to honor and celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans in various fields of art, culture, science, and society. The theme for 2024...
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Jan 23, 2024
Celebrating Ed Roberts Day and His Legacy of Interdependence
January 23, is Ed Roberts Day, a day to honor the life and achievements of one of the most influential disability rights activists in history. Ed Roberts was a pioneer of the...
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Jan 22, 2024
How to Navigate Moving Near a Senior Loved One
It’s never easy to see an aging loved one struggle. Luckily, moving near a senior loved one can help ensure that they receive the care and support they both need and deserve...
Monthly Update
Jan 19, 2024
The January Update
We’re excited to start another year helping Berkeley Seniors and People with Disabilities to live independently in their homes. The year 2023 was filled with changes and improvements to how our agency operates and engages with our community...
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Dec 29, 2023
Strategic Guide for Parents With Disabilities to Launch and Succeed in Small Business
Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey as a parent with disabilities offers a unique set of...
Monthly Update
Dec 20, 2023
The December Update
Happy Holidays, friends of Easy Does It, The Holiday Season is officially here, but we’re still busy empowering Berkeley Seniors and People with Disabilities to live independently. This month, we have an important announcement regarding our...
Monthly Update
Nov 19, 2023
The November Update
Hello, friends of Easy Does It; here’s everything we have to share for November, the Holidays are quickly approaching, and the weather is finally calming down. After a hectic summer, we’re excited to celebrate this Holiday season with our friends..
Monthly Update
Oct 19, 2023
The October Update
Welcome to October, friends of Easy Does It. Despite the unusual weather, Summer is coming to a close, and we spent the end of it continuing to spread the word about our work supporting Alameda County Seniors and People with...
Monthly Update
Sep 27, 2023
The September Update
Our team has been bustling this month; we are excited to welcome new clients from Oakland to our affordable wheelchair repair program. Despite the increased demand for service, we’ve been able to attend more events to spread the word and have...
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Sep 1, 2023
Our Second Hybrid Community Meeting
We're approaching our Second Community Meeting of the year. This event will be hybrid; we'll kick it off with free food, merch, and a brief presentation on what we've accomplished over the past six months.
Monthly Update
August 16, 2023
The August Update
Happy August, Friends of Easy Does It, This summer may not have been as warm as many of us expected, but there’s still plenty of Outreach activities to report. As you may already know, we recently expanded our Wheelchair Repair...
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July 27, 2023
Happy CeCe Weeks Day
Today is Cece Weeks Day, a Berkeley City Holiday dedicated to the late founder of Easy Does It Emergency Services. A long-time advocate for Independent Living and Disability Rights, CeCe led a group of people with disabilities and their...
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July 21, 2023
Our Wheelchair Repair Program can now serve Oakland
I've been waiting a few months to write this, very pleased to be able to confirm that the rumors are true, Easy Does It is now offering affordable Wheelchair Repair to the entire City of Oakland.
Monthly Update
July 20, 2023
The July Update
The Summer of Outreach continues! Our team has been hard at work connecting with the community at events on and offline. This month, we took our Wheelchair Repair Team online for their first Online Repair Workshop. Viewers could tune in on their...
Monthly Update
June 21, 2023
The June Update
Welcome to June, Friends of Easy Does It, We’re amid our biggest month of the year regarding events. Three of the four weekends in June are home to events our team is very excited to be at. We’ve been hard at work improving Easy Does...
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June 20, 2023
Easy Does it Day Celebration
In 2005, Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates declared June 28th Easy Does It Day. An official City Holiday to celebrate the ten years EDI had been in operation. In 2023, we’re excited to bring back this tradition to honor our team’s work and the people they serve...
Monthly Update
May 18, 2023
The May Update
We’re getting closer to our busiest month of the year for events and are excited to go out and celebrate. Easy Does It will be at Berkeley’s Juneteenth Festival, hosting a BBQ for Easy Does It Day, and attending the USOAC’s Annual Convention shortly...
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Apr 28, 2023
Remembering Blane Beckwith
The members of the EDI Board of Directors are deeply saddened by the passing of Blane Beckwith, who served for many years and with distinction as our Board President. His commitment and fierce determination sustained EDI through long, difficult...
Monthly Update
Apr 26, 2023
The April Update
Welcome to April, Friends of Easy Does It! Springtime is again upon us; after an incredibly wet winter, it’s time to get out and spread the word about EDI’s commitment to empowering senior citizens and people with disabilities to live as they choose...
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Apr 12, 2023
First Hybrid Community Meeting
Twice a year, Easy Does It hosts Community Meetings. These events offer our clients the opportunity to tell us firsthand how the quality of our service has affected them. In 2023, we are excited to be hosting our first hybrid meeting since 2020...
Monthly Update
Mar 17, 2023
The March Update
Happy March, Friends of Easy Does It! Our whole team has been busy realizing new goals for our agency. At the same time, we are continuing to provide quality care and repairs for our clients. Our new repair techs, Rick and Levan, have been...
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Mar 9, 2023
Remembering Judy Heumann
On March 4, 2023, our community lost an icon. It feels like any effort made to commemorate Judy doesn't do justice to the significance of her and her life's work. Her tireless efforts profoundly impacted the lives of people with disabilities, and she...
Monthly Update
Feb 16, 2023
The February Update
Welcome to February, Everyone! The year is starting strong at Easy Does It. We have been busy adapting to leadership changes while providing quality care for our clients. We want to thank everyone for staying on top of their co-payments; although...
Monthly Update
Jan 27, 2023
New Year Update
Happy New Year, Friends of Easy Does It! We are excited to head into another year of serving the community. 2022 was an incredibly challenging, yet rewarding, time for us all. Another year of COVID meant our team had to continue going to great...
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