Las Trampas School, Inc.

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Las Trampas School, Inc. We support adults with developmental disabilities to discover their capabilities and lead full lives.

The mission of Las Trampas is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to discover their capabilities and to lead full lives in their homes, at work and in the community. To meet the needs of the very diverse and underserved IDD population, we offer three distinct programs in Contra Costa County including our Licensed Adult Day Program (ADP), Adult Residential Model (ARM), and Independent/Supported Living Services (ILS/SLS).

Las Trampas is more than a workplace — it’s a family. And we’re ready to welcome new team members! Take a look at our op...
10/25/2026

Las Trampas is more than a workplace — it’s a family. And we’re ready to welcome new team members!

Take a look at our open positions: https://lastrampas.org/careers/

Confidence in the workplace always starts with a safe place to practice.Many people assume that job training for adults ...
10/20/2026

Confidence in the workplace always starts with a safe place to practice.

Many people assume that job training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) has to happen directly on the job site.

At Las Trampas, we have designed a different approach to vocational training.

Through our new supported employment program funded by Honda USA, we partner with individuals right here in the community to build real-world skills at their own pace:
Virtual Reality Training: Participants use VR headsets to practice workplace tasks in a stress-free digital environment where mistakes are just a chance to try again.

Coming soon - A Cafe Experience: Participants transition into a real cafe setting to practice routines, teamwork, and customer communication.

Paced Learning: Every individual receives customized support so they can master tasks and build genuine confidence.

The ultimate goal is lasting employment, personal discovery, and a deep sense of pride. When we give people the right tools to learn, we open the door to endless possibilities.

What was your very first job in your community? How did it shape your world?

[ID: A Las Trampas participant wearing a virtual reality headset and smiling while practicing a task.]

True inclusion means hearing every voice in the room.Many people assume that adults with intellectual and developmental ...
10/14/2026

True inclusion means hearing every voice in the room.

Many people assume that adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who do not use spoken words have nothing to share.

But at Las Trampas, we know true empowerment looks different.

Through our programs, we partner with individuals right here in the community to build real-world communication skills using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC):

- Making Choices: Using communication boards to decide daily activities, meals, and goals.
- Building Connections: Sharing jokes, opinions, and stories with peers using speech-generating devices.
- Fostering Self-Advocacy: Learning how to say a firm "no" or ask a direct question to maintain personal boundaries.

The goal is never to replace a person's natural voice. The goal is ultimate autonomy, choice, and a true sense of belonging in the neighborhood they call home. When we take the time to listen differently, we create spaces where everyone thrives.

Find out more at https://lastrampas.org

10/12/2026

Everyone has something to say; the real question is whether we are listening in the way they need us to.

Communication is about more than spoken words. For many people, it includes gestures, pictures, symbols, sign language, or technology that helps turn thoughts into a voice.

AAC does not replace a person's voice. Instead, it gives individuals more ways to express who they are, make independent choices, and build genuine connections.

At Las Trampas, we believe that every single voice has value. Watch as we explore how giving communication time and space creates true community belonging.

Want to learn more about our programs? Go to https://lastrampas.org

Every role at Las Trampas matters — because every person we serve matters.Looking for a meaningful career? Start here: h...
10/11/2026

Every role at Las Trampas matters — because every person we serve matters.

Looking for a meaningful career? Start here: https://lastrampas.org/careers/

Families of people with disabilities often become experts in a world they never expected to navigate.They learn new term...
10/09/2026

Families of people with disabilities often become experts in a world they never expected to navigate.

They learn new terminology, coordinate appointments and services, ask difficult questions, and advocate in places where their loved one may not yet be understood.

They also celebrate moments other people might overlook.

Didi Conn understands this experience personally.
Becoming the parent of a son with autism changed the direction of her life and helped shape her commitment to disability advocacy.

On October 17, Didi will share her story with the Las Trampas community during An Evening with Didi Conn.

It will be an honest conversation about family, support, inclusion, and what becomes possible when people are surrounded by a community that believes in them.

If you are a parent, sibling, caregiver, advocate, or someone who wants to better understand these experiences, we hope you will join us.

Tickets are available at https://elevateeveryvoice.com



Image alt-text: Didi Conn smiles in a pink “Pink Ladies” jacket against a dark blue and purple background. Elevate Every Voice presents “An Evening with Didi Conn” on October 17, 2026, at Lafayette Community Center. VIP begins at 6:00 PM and General Admission at 7:00 PM. Tickets at ElevateEveryVoice.com. Proceeds benefit Las Trampas.

True empowerment grows when every person has the freedom to choose their own path.Across the country, nearly 5,800 babie...
10/06/2026

True empowerment grows when every person has the freedom to choose their own path.

Across the country, nearly 5,800 babies with Down syndrome are born each year. While statistics provide facts, they can never show us what music someone loves, what goals they are working toward, or what kind of friend they are. Those discoveries happen through conversation and connection.

At Las Trampas, we support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to build independence right here in Contra Costa County.

Through our community programs, we partner with participants to cultivate meaningful life skills:
- Self-Advocacy: Learning to make daily choices, express personal goals, and speak up for individual preferences.
- Community Connections: Exploring local parks, libraries, and businesses across the East Bay to foster belonging.
- Independent Living Skills: Practicing meal preparation, budgeting, and transit navigation to expand daily autonomy.

A meaningful life looks different for everyone. For one person, it means mastering a new vocational skill; for another, it means building lasting local friendships.

We invite our community to look beyond labels this month. Be curious about the person, notice their strengths, and celebrate what makes them unique.

Drop a comment below to share how you are practicing inclusion in your neighborhood this month!

Image alt-text: Smiling Las Trampas participant seated indoors in front of bright windows, with the Las Trampas logo in the upper left. "See the person, not the label" and "National Down Syndrome Awareness Month"

Some evenings are simply entertaining. Others give us something to talk about long after we go home.An Evening with Didi...
10/06/2026

Some evenings are simply entertaining. Others give us something to talk about long after we go home.

An Evening with Didi Conn will offer both.
You will hear behind-the-scenes stories from Didi’s extraordinary career, including the role that made her beloved by generations of Grease fans.

You will also hear about her life as the parent of an adult son with autism and how that experience led her to become an advocate for understanding, inclusion, and meaningful support.

It will be an evening of laughter, reflection, connection, and hope, all benefiting Las Trampas.

Who would you like to share this experience with? Tag them below or send them this post.

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Lafayette Community Center
Tickets: https://elevateeveryvoice.com



[Image alt-text: Smiling Didi Conn wearing a pink Frenchy jacket from Grease, beside bold event details for An Evening with Didi Conn on October 17.]

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3460 Lana Lane
Lafayette, CA
94549

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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