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Filtered by Archive: October 2017

Individualized career planning matches adult resident Drew with Agway’s pet department

Adult resident Drew K. recently completed his seasonal job in the pet department at Agway of Cape Cod’s South Dennis store. Latham Centers’ Vocational Director Maura Smith said Drew’s placement… Click for more.

Halloween traditions on campus are a treat for all

Friday was the perfect October day for our Halloween celebration on campus. On the clear, sunny Cape Cod day, the Children’s Program orchestrated an afternoon filled with costumes, treats, and… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Slowing down fast eaters

Many children and adults with PWS have an uncoordinated swallow, placing them at risk for choking. Fast eating can make the risk even higher. Here are some things that can… Click for more.

Staff Spotlight: For Adult Services Program’s Philip DelHagen, supporting someone in need is a blessing

Adult One-to-One Counselor Philip DelHagen loves his job and looks forward to it every day. “For me, being able to support someone in need is a blessing,” Phil said. “I… Click for more.

Students appreciate Children’s Program staff members with inspiring “shout-outs”

Behavior Specialist Krystal Ketler knows how meaningful staff appreciation is at Latham, so she began asking students to name staff members they admire and why. Each week, she posts those… Click for more.

Solo bike ride from Maine to Cape Cod: Latham family member’s cycling fundraiser exceeds goal

Latham Centers is the fortunate beneficiary of a 220-mile cycling fundraiser organized and completed by Brendan Corliss, whose brother has been a resident at Latham since 1997. We… Click for more.

Latham Hawks place first at football tournament

Our Special Olympics football team, the Latham Hawks, began their season by attending their Qualifying Tournament at Taunton High School on Saturday, October 14th. The team took first place in… Click for more.

Staff Spotlight: Adult Services Assistant Director Benjamin Mundy motivates and empowers

Ben Mundy joined the Adult Services team at Latham just a few months ago, but he has quickly taken on a motivator role for his colleagues. Like many staff members,… Click for more.

Latham plants memorial tree in honor of dear friend and philanthropist Bob Bernstein

We hosted a Memorial Tree Planting on campus Monday in honor of Bob Bernstein, a long-time Latham friend and parent who passed suddenly in January. For many years, Bob Bernstein… Click for more.

Latham Players to perform in CapeCodCAN’s fall talent show, “Celebrating Ourselves”

The Latham Players will share their talents in “Celebrating Ourselves,” the fall talent show presented by CapeCodCAN Saturday, October 21st, at 6 p.m. at Thirwood Place (237 North Main St.,… Click for more.

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