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Advocacy in Action: Nicole Adler Kicks Off Las Trampas’ “Elevate Every Voice” Series
Nov 2, 2025
On November 1, Las Trampas welcomed human-rights champion Nicole Adler as the inaugural presenter for our new “Elevate Every Voice” speaker series. In an hour that was equal parts truth-telling and joy, Nicole shared her lived experience and a powerful roadmap for how each of us can advance equality, inclusion, and acceptance for people with ...
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Nov 1, 2025
The room is quiet except for the soft, steady click of a pill organizer. A mom double-checks Tuesday’s meds, sets a reminder for speech therapy, and texts a ride-share code to her dad’s volunteer driver. She isn’t a superhero. She’s a caregiver—doing a full‑time job on “nights and weekends.” At Las Trampas, we see her ...
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Embracing Diversity: A Movement, Not a Moment
Oct 28, 2025
October is the month where the world comes together to celebrate Global Diversity Awareness Month. It's a time to recognize and honor the vibrant tapestry of cultures, identities, and perspectives that make our world extraordinary. But let's be real—diversity isn't just about what sets us apart. It's about what brings us together. The core message ...
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Small Acts, Big Equity: How “Make a Difference Day” Becomes a 365-Day Strategy at Las Trampas
Oct 24, 2025
The first time I watched a Las Trampas participant lead a garden volunteer crew, I realized we were underestimating the word “difference.” He wasn’t a “client” waiting for help; he was the foreman—assigning roles, cracking jokes, and pulling everyone into the work. By lunch, shy new volunteers were swapping stories, a local manager was asking ...
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Want to Change the World? Start by Changing How You Treat People
Oct 12, 2025
In a world that’s always moving fast, labeling quicker, and too often overlooking the obvious, maybe we’ve been looking for solutions in all the wrong places. We draft corporate DEI statements, sit through hours of training, and plaster buzzwords across campaigns yet the needle barely moves. But what if it’s simpler than that? What if ...
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Aces, Access & Advocacy: A Roaring ’20s Casino Night for a Cause
Oct 5, 2025
🗓 Save the Date: January 31, 2026 Add to Calendar What if one glamorous night could spark real change?That’s exactly the idea behind Aces, Access & Advocacy—a dazzling 1920s-themed casino night benefiting Las Trampas. On Saturday, January 31, 2026, we're cranking up the jazz, rolling out the red carpet, and bringing the sparkle and sass ...
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A Journey of Love and Advocacy: Nicole Adler’s Inspirational Story
Sep 28, 2025
Nicole Adler's journey is a testament to how love, when paired with determination and purpose, can shift the world toward compassion and inclusion. Her life’s mission is rooted in a bold and beautiful belief: love knows no boundaries. It transcends gender, race, ability, and sexuality. And in Nicole's world, love isn’t just a feeling; it’s ...
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Amplifying Voices That Matter: Don’t Miss the Elevate Every Voice Series
Sep 21, 2025
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 ...
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Embracing Inclusion: A Journey Beyond Awareness
Sep 15, 2025
What if inclusion wasn't just a goal, but something we live every day? At Las Trampas, inclusion isn't a buzzword. It's a promise, a practice, a way of being. And now is the time to make that promise real, for everyone. Inclusion means more than access. It means dignity, belonging. It means no one has ...
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Celebrating Direct Support Professionals: The Unsung Heroes of Independence
Sep 7, 2025
Behind every small victory at Las Trampas, there's a story of dedication, compassion, and unwavering support. It’s a story rarely told—but this week, we’re changing that. The heroes of these stories? Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)—the everyday champions who empower individuals with developmental and physical disabilities to live with independence and dignity. They’re not in it ...
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Building a Future Where Everyone Belongs: Disability Inclusion in the Workforce
Aug 31, 2025
Imagine walking into a job interview and immediately being judged. Not by your resume or your experience, but by the way you move, communicate, or process information. Sounds unfair, right? Yet for millions of people with disabilities, this kind of bias isn’t a hypothetical. It’s daily life. Despite decades of progress in workplace diversity and ...
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How Everyday Actions Build a Legacy of Empowerment and Inclusion
Aug 24, 2025
What if your greatest legacy wasn’t in the accolades you earn, but in the lives you touch? August is What Will Your Legacy Be Month.Legacy. It’s a big word. It feels heavy, almost too grand to define. But when you peel back the layers, it’s really just about this: the impact you leave behind. And ...
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Discovering New Horizons with Las Trampas: A Journey of Inclusion and Empowerment
Aug 17, 2025
For over 65 years, Las Trampas has been a lifeline of support, growth, and empowerment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Rooted in a powerful belief—that everyone deserves a place to learn, grow, and belong—this legacy organization is stepping boldly into the future with a dynamic strategic plan that’s all about deepening impact, expanding ...
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Why Disability Services Are Nonprofit Work at Its Purest
Aug 11, 2025
Every year on National Nonprofit Day, we celebrate the organizations that make our communities stronger, fairer, and more connected. For Las Trampas, this day is not just about recognition. It is about shining a light on why we exist and why nonprofits like ours are still essential in 2025. Nonprofits step in where society falls ...
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From Chalkboards to Community: The Las Trampas Journey
Aug 5, 2025
In 1958, a handful of parents stand outside a small school, not because it’s the easiest place to be, but because it’s the only place that made sense. Their children—kids with intellectual and developmental disabilities—deserved more than a system that ignored them. They deserved a space to learn, grow, and belong. Our past... That moment ...
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July is Disability Pride Month
Jul 29, 2025
At Las Trampas, we see disability differently. We don’t see limits. We see strength. Determination. Talent. And a community that deserves not just inclusion but celebration. Disability Pride Month is a reminder that disability is a natural part of the human experience—and every person deserves the dignity, opportunity, and support to live their fullest life. ...
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