Upcoming Events
Jan
EDI at Lunar New Year
10:00 am - 5:00 pmResource Fair9th Street and Franklin Street, Oakland
The Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce's Lunar New Year is an annual, two-day celebration. We're thrilled to celebrate the Year of the Dragon, and to connect Oakland Residents with our affordable Wheelchair Repair and Rescue services.
Access and Accommodations
If you require a reasonable modification or accommodation due to a disability to participate in and/or attend these events, please contact Easy Does It at least 5 business days in advance.
Using Zoom
We're using Zoom for all our Remote Meetings. Registration is no longer required to attend. You can add the meeting to your calendar to get the meeting link, or simply click "Join Meeting" on the homepage of our website while the meeting is in progress. If you don't already have Zoom installed, you'll be prompted to download it upon clicking the link.
Our 30th Winter of Workshops
Jan
Board Meeting
5:30 pm - 7:00 pmTeam MeetingZoom
Our Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Meetings are typically conducted remotely via Zoom. Agendas and Meeting links are generally posted on our website no later than the day of the scheduled meeting.
Jan
Sensory Art Gallery
10:00 am - 2:00 pmResource FairCRIL Hayward
Community Resources for Independent Living is hosting a Sensory Art Gallery in honor of Ed Roberts Day. Come join in on the festivities to connect with Easy Does It and other Nonprofits while enjoying an Art Gallery you can feel!
Jan
Repair as you Choose
11 am - 12 pmRepair WorkshopWebinar
Repair as you choose is Easy Does It's new bi-monthly repair workshop series. Every other month our repair team will be available to help members of the community work on their equipment and offer helpful hints for preventative maintenance.
Feb
EDI at the Black Joy Parade
12:30 pm - 7:00 pmResource Fair14th and Franklin
Every year thousands of folks come to The Black Joy Parade to support Black business, artists, performers, activists and more. Our communities' joy, vibes and hustle are what fuel our economy.
Feb
Board Meeting
5:30 pm - 7:00 pmTeam MeetingZoom
Our Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Meetings are typically conducted remotely via Zoom. Agendas and Meeting links are generally posted on our website no later than the day of the scheduled meeting.
Mar
Repair as you Choose
11 am - 1 pmRepair WorkshopUC Berkeley
Repair as you choose is Easy Does It's new bi-monthly repair workshop series. Every other month our repair team will be available to help members of the community work on their equipment and offer helpful hints for preventative maintenance.
March
EDI at the Farmers Market
9:30 am - 3:30 pmResource FairEcology Center's Downtown Market
We're proud to be able to partner with Ecology Center to get the word out about our safety net services. We regularly table at their markets to connect attendees with our program as well as plenty of free snacks and merch.
Apr
Bi-Annual Community Meeting
5:00 pm - 7:00 pmTeam MeetingWebinar
Our Community Meeting's give clients the opportunity to tell us first hand how the quality of our service has impacted them. If you have anything you wish to share about past experiences with our program, both positive and negative. Please attend.
Apr
Board Meeting
5:30 pm - 7:00 pmTeam MeetingZoom
Our Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Meetings are typically conducted remotely via Zoom. Agendas and Meeting links are generally posted on our website no later than the day of the scheduled meeting.
May
EDI at The Farmers Market
9:30 am - 3:30 pmResource FairEcology Center's Downtown Market
We're proud to be able to partner with Ecology Center to get the word out about our safety net services. We regularly table at their markets to connect attendees with our program as well as plenty of free snacks and merch.
May
Repair as you Choose
1 pm - 3 pmRepair WorkshopDowntown Berkeley Library
Repair as you choose is Easy Does It's new bi-monthly repair workshop series. Every other month our repair team will be available to help members of the community work on their equipment and offer helpful hints for preventative maintenance.
May
Board Meeting
5:30 pm - 7:00 pmTeam MeetingZoom
Our Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Meetings are typically conducted remotely via Zoom. Agendas and Meeting links are generally posted on our website no later than the day of the scheduled meeting.
Our 30th Summer of Outreach
June
EDI at The Oakland Carnival
12:00 pm - 8:00 pmResource FairMosswood Park
Celebrating the 11th Year , Oakland Carnival & Wellness Festival operates with the mission to present Caribbean music, dance, food, African Diaspora culture and community wellness as uniting platforms.
June
EDI at Berkeley's Juneteenth Festival
11:00 am - 7:00 pmResource FairAdeline Street
Promote cohesiveness and well-being in the lives of African Americans by celebrating their art, culture and history. Engage the community at-large; Advance social justice solutions in those impacted communities.
June
EDI at USOAC's Annual Convention
9:00 am - 2:00 pmResource Fair6401 San Pablo Ave
Since 1986 the United Seniors has served as a vehicle for senior empowerment. Their commitment to fight to improve older quality of life throughout Alameda County remains steadfast. The USOAC conducts many actions to address senior concerns, while convening two major events.
June
Board Meeting
5:30 pm - 7:00 pmTeam MeetingZoom
Our Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Meetings are typically conducted remotely via Zoom. Agendas and Meeting links are generally posted on our website no later than the day of the scheduled meeting.
June
Easy Does it Day 2025: Three Decades of Dedication
12:00 pm - 4:00 pmAn official City HolidayTBA
We're planning quite the celebration in honor of our 30th anniversary. Since 1995, Easy Does It Emergency Services has fought to provide quality, affordable care to the community it serves. We look forward to honoring the occasion and the next 30 years of helping Berkeley Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Live as they choose.
July
Board Meeting
5:30 pm - 7:00 pmTeam MeetingZoom
Our Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Meetings are typically conducted remotely via Zoom. Agendas and Meeting links are generally posted on our website no later than the day of the scheduled meeting.
July
StacyFest 2025
12:00 pm - 5:00 pmResource Fair Frank Ogawa Plaza
StaceyFest is a project of the Disability Justice Culture Club and fiscally sponsored by the SPM Disability Justice Fund 501(c)(3). StaceyFest is a new disability justice culture festival and an opportunity to celebrate the memory and ongoing legacy of renowned disability justice advocate Stacey Park Milbern.
July
ADA Anniversary Celebration
11:00 am - 7:00 pmResource FairTBA
July 26, 2024, marks the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark legislation that has profoundly transformed the lives of millions of Americans. The ADA, signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1990.
July
Repair as you Choose
1 pm - 3 pmRepair WorkshopAdeline Farmers Market
Repair as you choose is Easy Does It's new bi-monthly repair workshop series. Every other month our repair team will be available to help members of the community work on their equipment and offer helpful hints for preventative maintenance.
Aug
Congreso Familiar
11:00 am - 7:00 pmResource FairChabot College
Congreso Familiar es una colaboración de padres, profesionales, y agencias comunitarias con el propósito de llevar educación, información y un sentido de comunidad a las familias de habla hispana.
Aug
Board Meeting
5:30 pm - 7:00 pmTeam MeetingZoom
Our Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Meetings are typically conducted remotely via Zoom. Agendas and Meeting links are generally posted on our website no later than the day of the scheduled meeting.
Sept
EDI at Oakland's Pride Parade
12:00 pm - 6:00 pmResource FairBroadway & 20th
To celebrate the cultures and diversity of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) diaspora in the Eastbay, to educate the greater Bay Area promoting equality, social justice, civic involvement, and responsibility.
Sept
Solano Stroll
10:00 am - 5:00 pmResource FairSolano Ave
Since 1974 Solano Avenue and the twin-cities of Albany and Berkeley, have hosted the Solano Avenue Stroll, the East Bay’s largest street festival. The Solano Avenue Association invites you to see what makes Solano Avenue a wonderful place.
Sept
Repair as you Choose
1 pm - 3 pmRepair WorkshopUC Berkeley
Repair as you choose is Easy Does It's new bi-monthly repair workshop series. Every other month our repair team will be available to help members of the community work on their equipment and offer helpful hints for preventative maintenance.
Sept
Board Meeting
5:30 pm - 7:00 pmTeam MeetingZoom
Our Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Meetings are typically conducted remotely via Zoom. Agendas and Meeting links are generally posted on our website no later than the day of the scheduled meeting.
Sept
EDI at USOAC's Healthy Living Festival
9:00 am - 2:00 pmResource FairOakland Zoo
Free senior health and wellness Festival with entertainment, and a free nutritious meal. This event is organized by USOAC and it's allies.
Oct
City of Emeryville's Harvest Festival 2024
11:00 am - 3:00 pmResource FairHuchiun Park
Emeryville’s Harvest Festival is an annual tradition that embodies the city's commitment to bringing its residents together. This day celebrates the unity and diversity that make our community truly exceptional.
Oct
Bi-Annual Community Meeting
5:00 pm - 7:00 pmTeam MeetingZoom
Our Community Meeting's give clients the opportunity to tell us first hand how the quality of our service has impacted them. If you have anything you wish to share about past experiences with our program, both positive and negative. Please attend.
Oct
Board Meeting
5:30 pm - 7:00 pmTeam MeetingZoom
Our Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Meetings are typically conducted remotely via Zoom. Agendas and Meeting links are generally posted on our website no later than the day of the scheduled meeting.
Oct
Accessibility Awareness Day at Chabot College
11:00 am - 2:00 pmResource FairChabot College
At Chabot College, giving all students an equal opportunity for success by devoting ourselves to accessible education is a fundamental value.
Nov
Board Meeting
5:30 pm - 7:00 pmTeam MeetingZoom
Our Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Meetings are typically conducted remotely via Zoom. Agendas and Meeting links are generally posted on our website no later than the day of the scheduled meeting.
Nov
Repair as you Choose
1 pm - 3 pmRepair WorkshopWebinar
Repair as you choose is Easy Does It's new bi-monthly repair workshop series. Every other month our repair team will be available to help members of the community work on their equipment and offer helpful hints for preventative maintenance.
Dec
Board Meeting
5:30 pm - 7:00 pmTeam MeetingZoom
Our Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Meetings are typically conducted remotely via Zoom. Agendas and Meeting links are generally posted on our website no later than the day of the scheduled meeting.
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