Archive for November 2011

I was lucky enough to be asked to speak at and participate in the PWS conference in Orlando Florida.  When I went down there I was already aware of what PWS was and how it affects the children in my care.  However I hadn’t had the opportunity to meet and speak with the families it…

I had the pleasure of attending my first PWS conference this past week in Florida. I sat in on several different lectures, ranging from behavioral and medical issues to the role of the family in the life of the person with PWS. I met families from all over the country and was able to hear…

Patrice Carroll, Manager of PWS Services for Latham Centers, Inc and Jeff Covington, Director of Residential Services for Catholic Charities Disabilities Services of Albany NY have been elected co-chairs of the PWSA USA Provider’s Advisory Board. The Board works with providers nationwide on issues involving crisis management,  referrals, as well as support and mediation services…