Archive for March 2015
TIP of the WEEK: Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas
With Easter right around the corner let’s look at how to celebrate without all of the sugar that comes with a typical Easter basket. Here’s what you can put inside of their basket instead: Jump Rope- a perfect tool for exercise and gaining balance skills. Silly Putty Eggs- a great sensory item. Bubbles- another great…
Read MoreTeam Latham: 20 Runners in this Year’s Falmouth Road Race!
Children’s Staffer John Bonanni and Adult Staffer Chris Bonelli were the two fastest of the Latham staff in 2015. On August 16th, 2015, Team Latham will participate in the ever-competitive Falmouth Road Race. This year Team Latham has been awarded 20 runner spots, each fundraising at least $1,000 to support programs at Latham Centers…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Hiring an In-Home Caregiver
Hiring an in home care giver can be an exhausting and frightening process. If you are faced with the need to hire someone to care for your child, here are some things to look for: 1. Keep an open mind. Don’t rule out youth. Young caregivers can be energetic and eager to learn. Experience…
Read MoreGAME ON! Special Olympics Massachusetts Summer Games
March 2015 When I was living in Rhode Island, few Special Olympics opportunities were offered. At my past residential agency I was part of the basketball and softball teams, however we weren’t able to play the full weekend of the summer games, which I’ve now been able to experience at Latham! While these teams were…
Read MoreCouncil of Accreditation Review Period Completed with High Scores!
Recently, a large number of employees rejoiced after the COA (Council of Accreditation) review period was completed. For months the entire staff worked together to compile necessary documents to meet COA’s approval. Anne McManus, CEO of Latham wrote about her staff, “To receive such high marks for our work is a credit to all of…
Read MoreLatham Celebrates Two New Graduates
Over the past two weeks two Latham Centers student residents have graduated decorated in Latham Centers’ traditional blue gown. Even more exciting is that both of these scholars are going to the Adult Residential Program at Latham Centers. Both graduations were full of smiling staff, students, and family members. Tears fell from beaming faces as…
Read MoreWhat My School Means to Me
What My School Means to Me By: Jeremy Latham is the best. I like to do stuff on outings. My staff is nice. My class is fun. I have animals and I give them food. We have a fish and tadpole frogs. I also clean the tank and give medicine. Brewster Falls classroom is fun…
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