Archive for December 2018
Reflections on INDEPENDENCE at Latham
Each month, Latham Centers focuses on one of our core values (belonging, mastery, generosity, and independence). Gina Sheehan, Director of Adult Services, offers her perspective on independence to welcome the New Year: INDEPENDENCE: When a boat floats along with the current, it takes great courageousness to say we need to pause and change directions.…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Happy New Year
Each year at the end of December, I ask our students for their New Year’s resolutions. I ask them what they would like to do differently or better for the coming year, and their answers never disappoint! I want a girlfriend but one that isn’t so confusing all the time. – age 17 I want…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Appreciating our Facilities Team
Heartfelt thanks to our Facilities Department, our dedicated maintenance and housekeeping staff members who have a combined 70 years of service at Latham! They complete approximately 4,000 work orders per year, working every day in support of Latham Centers’ mission. Pictured at their holiday celebration last week are: (front, left to right) John Charran, Barbara…
Read MoreThe Brewster Tree on the night before Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas, and there sat the Brewster Tree, with our Latham ornament hanging, representing the greatness of “we”. The Latham cube was hung beside Chamber merchants’ with care, with gratitude to our community; thanks for always being there. On each side of the cube are images of who we are;…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Christmastime for individuals with PWS
Jan, mother of a child with PWS, asked a great question this week: “Is it common for individuals with PWS to have high anxiety, increased behaviors, and heightened stealing of material things at Christmastime?” Thanks for your question, Jan. Yes, it is very typical for kids with Prader-Willi syndrome to struggle at this time of year.…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Kristi Dolbec invites career-seekers to join our Latham Family
Children’s Services Day Supervisor Kristi Dolbec is the new radio voice of “growing a rewarding career at Latham”. In our current radio spot playing on 103.9 WKPE country music station, Kristi shares highlights of her career path at Latham: “After college, I returned to Cape Cod and started at Latham as a substitute in the…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Reflections on our SummerTide Science Club
We thought this cold, windy winter day on Cape Cod was the perfect time to share memories of our summer experiential learning program. Every summer, the students at Latham explore Cape Cod and all it has to offer in our donor-funded SummerTide Program’s Science Club outings. Students learn math, science, and socialization skills through weekly…
Read MoreAdult residents finish Special Olympics flag football season at State Games
Residents from Peter Cooper and their teammates on the Greater New Bedford Whalers flag football team competed at the Special Olympics State Games last month. The Whalers participated in 3 games on Saturday, November 17th at Franklin High School. We are so proud of our Special Olympians – CONGRATULATIONS ON A TERRIFIC SEASON, GREATER NEW BEDFORD WHALERS! …
Read MoreThe making of “And they said my child would never”
We are thrilled with all of the amazing feedback we have received from our new video. Several people have asked what inspired us to make the second installment of “And they said my child would never”, and the answer is simple: the kids inspired us and continue to inspire us every day. There are so…
Read MoreDonkeys-For-Good: Meet Moonbeam
To raise awareness about Latham Centers’ Asinotherapy Program, we’ve launched this entertaining and informative blog series featuring our six miniature donkeys: Esther, Esau, Moonbeam, Curley, Angus, and Jake. Be sure to check in regularly to learn about our donkeys and the important role they play at Latham Centers. Moonbeam the miniature donkey is a rugged…
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