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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.

Levan and Rodney pose for a photo while offering free tune ups at Ability Now's annual Luao

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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...

Levan and Rodney pose for a photo while offering free tune ups at Ability Now's annual Luao

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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...

Everyone from EDI and The CIL who attended CRIL's Accessibility Awareness Day to offer free tune ups poses for a group photo.

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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...

A photo of all the attendees at Easy Does it Day 2024.

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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...

A photo of all the attendees at Easy Does it Day 2024.

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...

A photo of an apartment complex in Oakland

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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...

A photo of an apartment complex in Emeryville.

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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...

Disability pride flag with the words Disability Pride Month 2024: We Want a Life Like yours.  imposed on top of it.

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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...

A photo of the EDI Team at ourJuneteenth in our Outreach Booth.

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...

Elderly woman confronting alzheimer's disease

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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...

Drew raises our Accessible Transportation Van's lift with a client onboard.

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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...

A photo of Trevor with residents of an RCD Housing COmmunity.

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...

Rodney and Chris working on a power chair in EDI's repair workshop.

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...

Drew raises our Accessible Transportation Van's lift with a client onboard.

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...

Ed, Levan, and Marissa help themselves to a plate at February's teams lunch.

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...

Elderly woman confronting alzheimer's disease

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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...

Infographic Reading, Afrtican American's and the Arts, Black History Month.

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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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