"The nonprofit, founded in 1938, currently serves 86 individuals ranging from 22 to 72 years old who live with moderate to profound cases of Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and autism. It has the capacity to help up to 120 people, but because of staffing shortages, a waiting list runs more than 50 deep with an average admittance time of two to three years."
"Recently, an even more dire issue has arisen: Around 35-45% of Las Trampas members are recipients of Medicaid, and through a waiver program, those funds amount to $3.5 million of the organization's $10 million annual budget. That funding could be lost as the federal government implements its "One Big Beautiful Bill," as it's called by supporters, and makes planned cuts of nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid nationwide."
""To get the senator here to see the critical work that we do on a regular basis is very important," said Daniel Hogue, who has run the organization for the past 14 years. "It gives them a personal perspective of what their investments are and that removing any of those investments could really be damaging for people like Ariel, who's now been living on her own for a very long time.""
Las Trampas is a nonprofit founded in 1938 serving 86 adults aged 22 to 72 with moderate to profound Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and autism. The campus offers programs to stimulate independent living and empowers members to self-advocate. The organization can serve up to 120 people but staff shortages create a waiting list of more than 50 and two- to three-year average admittance times. Approximately 35–45% of members receive Medicaid, with waivers providing $3.5 million of a $10 million annual budget. Proposed federal Medicaid cuts known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill" threaten that funding. Leadership hosted State Sen. Tim Grayson to demonstrate program impact, and members like Ariel benefit from supported independent living.
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