[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 3797]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    50TH ANNIVERSARY OF LAS TRAMPAS

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I take this opportunity to 
recognize the 50th anniversary of Las Trampas, a nonprofit organization 
dedicated to supporting adults with developmental disabilities located 
in Contra Costa County.
  Founded in 1958 in Lafayette, CA, Las Trampas has grown to include 
four State-licensed group residential homes throughout Contra Costa 
County. Through the work of its staff, volunteers, and board of 
directors, Las Trampas actively assists adults with developmental 
disabilities to discover their capabilities so that they may live their 
lives as independently as possible.
  Las Trampas is committed to helping each of its clients succeed in 
all aspects of daily living. It offers programs that emphasize a life-
long educational process, including self-advocacy skills, risk 
evaluation, emotion management, and clear communication skills. Two 
programs of note include the Adult Vocational Program and the Adult 
Development Program. The Adult Vocational Program provides employment 
services and skills development, and has helped many Las Trampas 
clients gain employment with local businesses. The Adult Development 
Program caters to small groups and highlights educational development 
in the areas of daily living tasks, communications, social interaction, 
and employment. Most importantly, Las Trampas works with every person 
to help them practice each of these skills in real life situations.
  The support services and programs provided by Las Trampas offer those 
with developmental disabilities the opportunity to turn the dream of 
full inclusion in the community into a reality. I commend the Las 
Trampas staff and volunteers for their dedicated work in assisting 
adults with developmental disabilities lead fuller lives in their home, 
at work, and in the community.
  I congratulate Las Trampas for its dedicated work on this special 
occasion, and I send my best wishes for many future successes over the 
next 50 years.

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