Next week we begin an entire month dedicated to Prader-Willi syndrome awareness. We will be posting daily tips on social media and a weekly compilation of tips on the Latham “Tip of the Week” blog every Friday in May. We’ll also share some of the activities on campus and in our Adult Program celebrating our…
The big day is less than two weeks away and tickets to our Donkey Wedding are nearly sold out! If you are unable to attend, you can still support Latham’s innovative Asinotherapy Program and the care and feeding of our six miniature therapy donkeys. Purchases of two specialty items created in honor of Esther and…
Latham Centers will participate in Roll the Rock, a Barnstable Charitable Foundation (formerly Cape Cod Charitable FunRaisers) bowling event on Friday, May 3rd at Ryan Family Amusements in Yarmouth. This will be our fourth consecutive year joining other Cape non-profits for an evening of bowling and comradery. As of today, seven teams have registered to bowl for…
“Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary.” – Margaret Cousins One of the things that helps create our warm, collaborative work culture at Latham Centers is the extra effort our staff members put into recognizing one another for exceptional work. One…
Mike Conkling, Children’s Services Support Staff, was honored as Staff of the Month at the April Children’s Program Community Meeting. Mike has certainly made an impact here at Latham – he was nominated for the award for many reasons, including “helping across the board with a smile on his face.” Supervisory staff said that Mike…
I think back to my first Prader-Willi syndrome conferences and remember how much I was embraced by the community and how warmly I was welcomed into this small but mighty group of staff, families, and doctors. The support that I received as a new person stepping into this confusing and sometimes frightening syndrome is why…
Our Donkey Wedding is less than a month away! On Saturday, May 11th at Taylor-Bray Farm in Yarmouth Port, Latham Centers’ miniature donkeys Esther and Esau will be “getting hitched” – and the wedding will take place rain or shine! While our volunteer donkey wedding event committee has been busy making plans for the special…
As part of Latham Centers’ staff recognition program, service awards are presented to employees at incremental years of employment. Jeanne Degnan from our housekeeping staff recently received a service award in honor of her six-year milestone, and with her permission, we’re sharing her words of gratitude to Anne McManus, Latham President and CEO. “I would…
Cape Cod African Dance and Drum recently visited Latham Centers’ students and staff for an all-campus assembly. On Wednesday, March 27th, Tara Murphy brought the creative dance and drum program to our Brewster campus as part of an ongoing visiting artist series for Latham students generously funded by a Federated Church of Orleans performing arts…
Low muscle tone impacts many different aspects of the life of the person with PWS. The obvious impact is difficulty maintaining movement for long periods of time without experiencing fatigue. Less obviously it can impact body functions such as swallowing, respirations and bowel elimination. Having a primary care physician and other medical professionals familiar with…
Latham School:
Reaching for the Future
At Latham School, children from 8 years to young adults of 22 years are under the care of a special needs teacher and aide. In small home room classes of eight or fewer students. …Read more.
Latham Centers:
Safe Passage to Adulthood
While some Latham children return home to family or enroll in programs closer to home, others may transition to our Adult Programs or remain on Cape Cod to live independently …Read more.
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A gift to Latham Centers will make a difference in the life of each and every individual we serve. To make it as easy as possible for you to donate, we offer a variety of gift vehicles …Read more.