This Black History Month, we honor Brad Lomax, a civil rights activist who had multiple sclerosis. As a member of the Black Panther Party and a leader in the disability rights movement, Lomax’ advocacy helped pave the way for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and a more inclusive future.

Join Las Tampas as we celebrate Black History Month and our commitment to creating a future where all individuals – regardless of race or ability – have the opportunity to discover their capabilities and lead full lives.

Check out https://blackdisabilitycenter.org for related resources.

We are excited to share that Safeway Foundation has made a generous donation in support of the Las Trampas community! Committed to enriching lives and strengthening the communities they serve, Safeway Foundation’s generosity is no doubt making a meaningful impact.

Thanks to this incredible gift, we have installed and painted a new fence at Maureen House, one of our residential homes. The gentlemen at Maureen House love spending time in their backyard, and this new fence will create a safer, more secure, and comfortable space for them to enjoy!

Thank you, Safeway Foundation, for your kindness and commitment to making a difference! We are extremely grateful. http://safewayfoundation.org/

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community this holiday season, we are thrilled to share that we raised nearly $180,000 to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Las Trampas!

Your contributions make it possible for us to continue empowering our participants to lead lives filled with joy, growth, and belonging. With your support, we can supply our Day Program art and cooking classes for a year, host our annual Participant Appreciation Party, certify 15 staff to use an EpiPen, and bring our residential participants on a fun community outing.

We couldn’t be more grateful for your support!

At Las Trampas, we believe in empowering our participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to live their healthiest, fullest lives – and that includes staying active in the community!

Our participants love going to the gym, showcasing their dedication to wellness and fostering inclusion in shared community spaces. Thank you to our local gyms for creating welcoming environments that celebrate everyone’s journey to healthy living. Help us cheer on TJ and Michael!

We are thrilled and honored to announce a generous donation from the Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation! The Lesher Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all residents in Contra Costa County by supporting children and families, education, and arts & culture.

This incredible gift from the Lesher Foundation will help us replace much-needed laptops, boosting staff productivity and program efficiency. With these updated tools, our team can continue delivering exceptional, person-centered care to the growing IDD community. Thank you, Lesher Foundation, for your generosity! Your support makes Contra Costa County a better place for everyone! https://lesherfoundation.org/

Dear Friends,

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to everyone who participated in #GivingTuesday! On this day of collective giving, our Las Trampas community came together to raise $26,000 for our friends and neighbors with intellectual and developmental disabilities!

Your generosity is making a real difference in bringing a sense of joy, growth, and belonging to the Las Trampas community. With your donations, we can supply our Day Program art and cooking classes for one year, host our annual Participant Appreciation Party, certify 15 staff to use an EpiPen, and bring our residential participants on a fun community outing!

Thank you for sharing your kindness with Las Trampas,

Mark Mahaney

Board Chair

We had a blast at this year’s Participant Appreciation Day with Mexican food, snow cones, tattoos, pumpkin decorating, and more! Thank you to all our staff, participants, and families for coming to celebrate the community that we have built where all individuals have the right to lead meaningful, self-determined lives. Happy Halloween Eve!

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! This month, we are celebrating the value and talent that our participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) bring to the workplace. This includes employed participants in our Independent Living Services (ILS) program, as well as those rocking paid janitorial work in our Adult Day Program (ADP).

At Las Trampas, we are committed to building a world where everyone has the chance to succeed in a great job. Want to learn more about disability inclusion in your workplace? Visit https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam/year-round

Oct 6^th is World Cerebral Palsy Day! This global movement started in 2012, and it brings together people with cerebral palsy, their families, supporters, and organizations. Did you know that over 17 million people worldwide live with cerebral palsy? Today, we celebrate their strength, resilience, and spirit.

Let’s work together to ensure that everyone with Cerebral Palsy has the same rights, access, and opportunities as everyone else! https://worldcpday.org

October was first recognized as Down Syndrome Awareness month in the 1980s, and it has been recognized every October since!

Down Syndrome is the most common type of intellectual disability, and it occurs when an individual is born with a full or partial extra copy of the 21^st chromosome. According to the CDC, about 1 in every 640 babies born in the United States each year have Down Syndrome. Individuals with Down Syndrome attend school, work, participate in decisions that affect them, have meaningful relationships, and contribute to society in many wonderful ways.

This month, Las Trampas is committed to celebrating individuals with Down Syndrome, recognizing their accomplishments, and spreading awareness! https://ndss.org/down-syndrome-awareness-month