Amplifying Voices That Matter: Don’t Miss the Elevate Every Voice Series
In today’s fast-moving world, it’s easy for the most important voices to get lost in the noise. Voices that hold truth, vulnerability, resilience, and insight—voices that, when elevated, have the power to move communities forward.
Las Trampas, a trusted East Bay nonprofit that has been championing inclusion and empowerment for over 60 years, is making sure those voices are not only heard but celebrated.
Their new initiative, Elevate Every Voice, is a transformational three-part speaker series built on one core belief: when we listen deeply, we learn how to lead inclusively.
This fall, community members, educators, advocates, and neighbors are invited to take part in a series that promises to challenge, inspire, and connect all through the lens of lived experience.
What Is Elevate Every Voice?
Elevate Every Voice is not your typical speaker series. This immersive experience invites attendees to engage with dynamic voices: individuals whose stories reflect a lifetime of advocacy, insight, and transformation. The series highlights the lived experiences of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as those who are building more equitable and responsive systems of support.
Each event is designed to ignite conversation around three themes:
- Advocacy in Action – exploring how lived experience drives real leadership
- Thinking in New Ways – celebrating neurodiversity and rethinking what inclusion means; and
- Systems That Listen – imagining schools, governments, and communities that truly center access and equity.
Hosted by Las Trampas, whose mission is to empower adults with developmental disabilities to live their best lives, this series is a natural extension of the organization’s lifelong work: making sure every individual has the tools, resources, and respect they deserve.
The Speakers: Wisdom, Experience, and Vision
Nicole Adler – November 1, 2025
A passionate self-advocate and communicator, Nicole brings her lived experience to the forefront in this opening event. Her message is about visibility, empowerment, and the real impact of being seen and heard. Her story is a call to action: to create communities that don’t just include—but invite.
Dr. Temple Grandin – March 27, 2026
One of TIME magazine’s most influential people and a globally recognized advocate for people with autism, Dr. Temple Grandin brings unmatched wisdom and compassion to the stage. Her voice has shaped how the world understands neurodiversity. At Elevate Every Voice, she’ll share how her own journey defied expectations and how embracing different ways of thinking can build better futures for everyone.
Dr. Rebecca (Becky) Nanyonjo – April 21, 2026
A leader in public health and social equity, Dr. Nanyonjo will close the series by examining the structures around us. How can we evolve systems to truly listen to the people they serve? How do we move from symbolic inclusion to systemic transformation? Her insights will leave you reflecting on your own role in building a better, more accessible community.
Why This Series Matters More Than Ever
We’re at a moment in time where people are hungry for connection—not just surface-level support, but real understanding. Elevate Every Voice offers just that: a chance to learn from the people whose experiences can reframe how we think about leadership, inclusion, access, and equity.
Whether you’re a teacher looking to better support students, a business leader working toward accessibility, or a neighbor who simply wants to be part of the solution—this series was made for you.
By attending, you’re not just learning; you’re participating in the creation of a more compassionate, informed, and inclusive community.
Show Up. Speak Up. Listen Deeply.
You don’t need to be an expert to make a difference. You just need to be present.
Your attendance supports not only the voices on stage, but the mission of Las Trampas: to empower adults with developmental disabilities to live full, vibrant lives.
Every ticket purchased contributes directly to programming, services, and opportunities for individuals who continue to show the world what true resilience and capability look like.
Save the Date And Save Your Spot
The first event takes place on November 1, 2025, and seating is limited. If you’ve been looking for a way to make an impact or simply want to experience something meaningful and memorable, this is your moment.
Find out more and register for the first event at elevateeveryvoice.com
Come ready to listen. Come ready to learn. Come ready to elevate every voice especially the ones that matter most.