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2025 Spring Newsletter
May 2, 2025
Dear Friends, As we welcome the freshness of spring, we are excited to share all about the accomplishments of our community over the past winter! LAS TRAMPAS IS FEATURED IN THE EAST BAY TIMES We are thrilled to share that our state-of-the-art facility, which opened in 2022, is featured in the East Bay Times! The article highlights ...
Read MoreAsian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
May 1, 2025
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month—a time to honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of AAPI communities across the nation. This month, we also recognize the vital work of AAPI individuals who advocate for disability rights and inclusion. One such advocate is Stacey Park Milbern, a Korean American disability justice ...
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Advocacy in Sacramento
Apr 22, 2025
Earlier this month, our advocacy group traveled to California’s State Capitol to speak out against proposed cuts to Medicare and Medicaid – cuts that could seriously harm the vital services that our community depends on. We need your voice now more than ever! The ARC of California has made it easy to contact your federal ...
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World Autism Awareness Day
Apr 2, 2025
Today is World Autism Awareness Day, a time to celebrate the unique strengths and contributions of individuals with autism! At Las Trampas, we are proud to support all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including our 30 participants with autism. People with autism bring incredible value to our communities, offering diverse perspectives, creative problem-solving ...
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National Women’s History Month
Mar 24, 2025
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we are taking time to reflect on the incredible women who have shaped history, broken barriers, and paved the way for a more inclusive world! At Las Trampas, we are honoring the strength, resilience, and achievements of all the women in our community who empower themselves by ...
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week & Developmental Disability Awareness Month
Mar 18, 2025
March is a powerful month for our community – it’s Developmental Disability Awareness Month and this week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week! At Las Trampas, we are proud to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) as they discover their capabilities and lead full lives. Raising awareness about IDD and neurodiversity helps break down barriers, ...
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Black History Month
Feb 3, 2025
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 ...
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Safeway Foundation Grantee
Jan 30, 2025
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 ...
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Generosity this Holiday Season
Jan 6, 2025
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 ...
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Living Healthy Lives
Dec 19, 2024
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 ...
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Lesher Foundation Grantee
Dec 9, 2024
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 ...
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Giving Tuesday 2024
Dec 4, 2024
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 ...
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Participant Appreciation Day 2025
Oct 30, 2024
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!
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Oct 23, 2024
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). ...
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World Cerebral Palsy Day
Oct 7, 2024
Oct 6th 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 ...
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Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Oct 2, 2024
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 21st chromosome. According to the CDC, about 1 ...
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Participant Art Greeting Cards
