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Monthly Update

February  14, 2025

Support Louie Lock’s Legacy

Dear friends, family, and compassionate supporters,

With heavy hearts, we share the news that our beloved Louie Lock passed away on February 10, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Louie was not just a dedicated attendant for individuals with disabilities; he was a remarkable coach and mentor in the Berkeley community, known for his unwavering commitment to helping others.

Rodney and Levan pose for a photo in front of their second repair lift in edi's repair shop.

Monthly Update

February 12, 2025

The February Update

Hello and welcome to February, Friends of Easy Does It, This month, we are pleased to announce Easy Does It Day 2025: After 30 years of dedication, we will be hosting a free BBQ in honor of our 30th anniversary. We are also pleased to report that we should hit our fundraising goal for the expansion...

Zona, Ed, and his attendant, Bob SerrailZona, Ed, and his attendant, Bob Serrail (Courtesy of the Roberts family)

Article

February 3, 2025

Celebrating Black History Month 2025: African Americans and Labor

As we celebrate Black History Month 2025, we reflect on the significant contributions of African Americans to the labor movement. This year's...

Zona, Ed, and his attendant, Bob SerrailZona, Ed, and his attendant, Bob Serrail (Courtesy of the Roberts family)

Monthly Update

January 16, 2025

The January Update

Hello and welcome to 2025 friends of Easy Does It,2025 is a big year for Easy Does It, as it is the year in which we will celebrate our 30th anniversary. We are planning quite the celebration for this year’s Easy Does It Day on Saturday, June 28 and cannot...

Zona, Ed, and his attendant, Bob SerrailZona, Ed, and his attendant, Bob Serrail (Courtesy of the Roberts family)

Memorial

January 14, 2025

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Zona Roberts

Zona Roberts (1920-2025), a pioneering figure in the disability rights movement, passed away peacefully in her Berkeley home on January 10...

Person Holding Multicolored Ball

Article

January 3, 2025

Compassionate Care: How Seniors Can Find Community and Assistance

Aging away from family introduces significant shifts in your daily life, presenting both opportunities for...

Levan and Rodney pose for a photo while repairing a clients power chair.

Monthly Update

December 17, 2024

The December Update

Hello and Happy Holidays from all of us at Easy Does It, here is our monthly update for December, As we head into the Winter Break and the end of 2024, we’re thrilled to be finishing off another year of empowering our clients to live independently while...

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

Article

December 17, 2024

Thriving in the Business World: Strategies for Young Adults with Disabilities

The business world offers a wealth of opportunities for young adults with disabilities to showcase their...

A photo of EDI's new sign hung above the entrance to our offices.

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...

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

Monthly Update

October 17, 2024

The October Update

Hello again friends of Easy Does It, here is what is new at our organization in October.After an incredibly busy summer of community outreach events, we are completing our final scheduled events for 2024 and getting ready to head into...

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

Monthly Update

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.

Monthly Update

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.

Article

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

Article

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.

Article

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.

Article

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

Article

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.

Article

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

Article

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.

Article

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...

Article

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...

Article

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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