Monthly Update
August 14, 2024
The August Update
Hello once again, friends of Easy Does It, here is our monthly update for August.
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, as well as a special wheelchair repair activity with Ability Now in Oakland. We would also like to thank everyone, especially The Center for Independent Living, for their support at CRIL’s Accessibility Awareness Day Celebration. Finally, we would like to solicit your feedback regarding the development of a Social Network for personal care attendants.
See you at Lavender Seniors Lunch Bunch
Our next stop during the Summer of Outreach is the North Oakland Senior Center. On the third Friday of every month, Lavender Seniors hosts Lunch Bunch for the Senior Center's clients. In August, they were kind enough to extend an invitation to us along with Oakland Aging & Adult Services and the Oakland LGBTQ Center to host a brief presentation regarding our program. We will be there for the entirety of the Brunch to talk about our Oakland Wheelchair Repair Program with attendees. We look forward to seeing you there.
Our EventsUC Berkeley’s Disabled Students Program Resource Fair
Shortly after Lavender Seniors Brunch, we will be tabling at UC Berkeley’s Disabled Students Program Resource Fair. At the start of every fall semester, Cal students with disabilities are connected with all the resources they need during their studies. Easy Does It is proud to empower the next generation of leaders to learn as they choose.
Our EventsOur Wheelchair Repair Workshop at CRIL’s ADA Anniversary Celebration
We had an incredible time collaborating with The Center for Independent Living and Community Resources for Independent Living on a free Wheelchair Repair activity in honor of the Anniversary of the ADA. Our Teams, including the legendary “Angel of Berkeley – John Benson,” were able to help many individuals diagnose and repair issues with their mobility equipment.
Cancelling Monthly Farmers Market Repair Workshops
We had an incredible time collaborating with The Center for Independent Living and Community Resources for Independent Living on a free Wheelchair Repair activity in honor of the Anniversary of the ADA. Our Teams, including the legendary “Angel of Berkeley – John Benson,” were able to help many individuals diagnose and repair issues with their mobility equipment.
A Social Network for Caregivers
In the interest of offering a solution to the ongoing struggle to find quality personal care attendants, we are exploring the creation of a social network for caregivers. This solution would allow Caregivers and the Clients who need their services to create profiles on our website and connect. Our Case Managers would be able to use this attendant matching website to better provide for our Berkeley Clients.
We are interested in hearing from you about whether you feel this social network website would be useful. If we receive positive feedback, we will move forward with development and contact survey respondents about beta testing the site when the time comes. Thank you for helping us to provide more resources to those who rely on Caregivers to maintain their independence.
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Berkeley Rides for Seniors and 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. For more information and an application, please visit their website or call their offices,
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(510) 981-7269
Community Resources
Community Boost’s Nonprofit Marketing Summit: Community Rising
If you are responsible for Marketing/Outreach/Communications at one of the many nonprofits doing a world of good in Alameda County, this is for you. Easy Does It owes much of its success in getting the word out about our emergency services to the amazing folks over at Community Boost. Twice a year, they host a virtual Nonprofit Marketing Summit where some of the biggest names in the industry offer up their expertise free of charge.
If you are looking for expert advice on how to leverage Google Ad Grants, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media Marketing, to better connect with the people your agency can serve, you need to register for this event. If you want to support their efforts, be sure to upgrade to the VIP pass for access to recordings of the entire summit and their marketing accelerator program.
Register for FreeVisit Ecology Center’s Eco-Bay Market
Saturday, August 24 | 6:00 pm – 8:00
The Ecology Center is excited to invite you to the very first Eco-Bay Market, hosted by the Ecology Center Store! This special event is dedicated to promoting sustainability while uplifting local, women-owned, and eco-friendly businesses.
Register to AttendThe Bread Project
The Bread Project is recruiting for their next cohort, August 26th through September 27th, and is targeting ESL students for their upcoming cohorts. Their 5-week, 150-hour Food Prep & Baking Job Training & Placement Program is free for adults and youth over 18. It includes commercial food preparation and baking along with job readiness skills. This program is offered in person, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm, at their industrial kitchen located at 1615 University Avenue in Berkeley and online as needed for those living outside the Bay Area.
Graduates of the program will receive
- Certificate of Completion and SERVSafe Food Handler Certification from the State of California.
- Support for at least 12 months to assist with job interviews, announcements, and 1:1 job counseling.
- A lifelong subscription to a leading global online learning platform for refreshment courses.
Visit the Bread Project’s website to learn more, see the program schedule, and apply. Please review the eligibility requirements before applying.
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