Archive for August 2018
Tip of the Week: Conference update from Munich
It is such an honor to be at the 5th IPWSO International Caregivers’ Conference representing Latham Centers as well as the United States as the US delegate for IPWSO. Over 160 people from 26 countries come together every three years to create a best practices manual for caregivers and families worldwide. I will be leading…
Read MoreSummer Extravaganza by Children’s Residential Team ends in perfect beach day
On Saturday, August 25th, many of our Latham students enjoyed a day out in the sun at Breakwater Beach in Brewster for the End of the Year Extravaganza! The students were able to play football, swim, and socialize with their peers in the beautiful sunshine. Thanks to Chef Paul and the kitchen staff for…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: “Hey, That’s Cool!” Award presented to summer interns
Interns in the Children’s Program were presented with the “Hey, That’s Cool!” Award at last week’s community meeting to honor them for all their help this summer. Congratulations to award winners Colleen Macdonald, Andrew Menard, and Matthew O’Sullivan! Latham Centers wishes Colleen and Andrew good luck back at college for their senior year and welcomes…
Read MoreRep. Tim Whelan joins photo session highlighting Latham’s Vocational Services
A 30-minute photo session at Agway recently captured the essence of Latham Centers’ Vocational Services Program. Our goal was to take a few photos of Drew, a member of our Adult Services program who works at Agway, for a spot in the Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers (ADDP) 2019 Calendar. Latham Centers is delighted to…
Read MoreFalmouth Road Race Team Latham raises more than $13,000
On race day, photos taken by Latham’s Falmouth Road Race Team Leader Diana Morgan and shared via social media helped our friends, family, and supporters feel a part of the excitement. In this post-race update, Diana reflects on her experience and shares her heartfelt appreciation: “The 46th running of the Falmouth Road Race on Sunday,…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Relationships
I am heading to Munich this weekend for the International Prader-Willi Syndrome Organization’s Caregivers’ Conference. I have the honor of presenting a workshop on relationships and sexuality to caregivers from over 25 countries. As providers and caregivers, we have the unique responsibility to help those diagnosed with PWS to learn to make and maintain healthy…
Read MoreCoast Guard Petty Officer visits Latham students on Career Day
Petty Officer Second Class Josh Brodeur shared highlights of his service in the U.S. Coast Guard at last week’s Latham School Career Day. (Five other guest presenters were previously featured in this 3-part blog series). Josh passed out Coast Guard coloring books and displayed job-related gear to help tell the story of life…
Read MoreLocal nurse and entrepreneur visit Latham students on Career Day
Career Day Part 2: Jennie Macdonald, BSN, RN, and Sarah Mason, owner of Cape Cod Nail Company, shared highlights of their professions with Latham School students last week. (Four other guest presenters are also being featured in this 3-part blog series on Children’s Services’ Career Day). Jennie instantly connected with students when she introduced…
Read MoreLocal professionals visit Latham students on Career Day
A lieutenant from the Brewster Police Department and two professionals from the Brewster Water Department were among six Career Day presenters who shared their stories with Latham School students last week. Children’s Services Support Staff Catherine Gaudet organized the special event, noting, “We wanted to create an event that would allow the kids to be…
Read MoreDream Day on Cape Cod welcomes Latham students
Dream Day on Cape Cod hosted the Latham School students for a fun-filled day at their Camp Nan-Ke-Rafe (located in Nickerson State Park, Brewster) last month, and everyone had a fantastic time. Our students had the camp to themselves on July 17th and participated in supervised archery, arts and crafts, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. The…
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