Archive for June 2019
Tip of the week: Water Safety
As much as our kids love to swim, it’s important to practice high levels of supervision around the water. Swimming is one of the best exercises for people with Prader-Willi syndrome but low muscle tone and the fact that they easily fatigue means caregivers must be on high alert any time a person with PWS…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: The Dr. Russell S. Boles, Jr. Rookie of the Year Award (Part 2)
In this follow-up to yesterday’s announcement about Latham Centers’ Rookie of the Year Award presented at our End-of-Year Celebration, today we introduce a member of our Adult Services Program honored with this award. The Dr. Russell S. Boles, Jr. Rookie of the Year Award is presented in memory of a dear friend to Latham who…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Dr. Russell S. Boles, Jr. Rookie of the Year Award Announced
At the Latham End-of-Year Celebration last week, more than 200 Latham students, residents, staff, families, and special guests celebrated the theme of Mastery during the two-hour annual event. It poured for most of the morning on Friday, June 21st, but as our community came together under an enormous tent, everyone was uplifted by the moving…
Read MoreLatham celebrates national accreditation
Latham Centers is thrilled to announce that we have achieved national accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA)! Organizations pursue accreditation to demonstrate the implementation of best practice standards in the field of human services. COA evaluated all aspects of Latham Centers’ programs, services, management, and administration in a rigorous accreditation review…
Read MoreCongratulations to our Track and Field Special Olympians
Athletes from our Adult Services program had a fantastic day at their Special Olympics Track and Field event last month. Everyone really enjoyed themselves, and many, MANY medals were awarded. Latham’s Adult Services team did an amazing job supporting our Special Olympians in their achievements, and it was a great day of athletics, sportsmanship, and…
Read Moremaaps schools participate in social media seminar by Denterlein
Latham Centers joined colleagues from other Massachusetts special education schools for a comprehensive social media seminar today. Presented by public relations professionals from Denterlein, the workshop was packed with social media tools. Many of our Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools (maaps) executives and communication professionals attended the afternoon session. The maaps Public Relations…
Read MoreWe need you to ride The Gasp with Team Latham!
Latham Centers is participating in the 2019 The Gasp (formerly Cape Cod Charitable FunRaisers’ The Last Gasp) – Bike, Boat and Bake. Now under the umbrella of the Barnstable Charitable Foundation, this fundraising event on Sunday, September 15th incorporates a 55-mile bike ride, an hour-long Cape Cod Bay boat cruise, and a traditional Cape Cod…
Read MoreLatham’s “Living Healthy with PWS” Cookbook Supplement is hot off the press!
Latham Centers has published a cookbook supplement, LivingHealthy with PWS: Seasonal Soups, Salads, and Desserts. Our first cookbook, LivingHealthy with PWS: Cookbook and Nutrition Tips, was printed in early 2018. Written for the community of parents and caregivers of those with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), the cookbook is a complete resource for planning nutritious, delicious meals…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Summer Vacation
Keeping a routine and clear expectations will make for a successful and less stressful summer vacation. Changing from the tight and predictable nature of a school schedule to the unstructured environment of summer vacation can cause increased anxiety in your child. Create a daily and weekly routine and hang it on the wall. The weeks…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: “The Legend Has Retired” – wishing Beverly Hopkins all the best
Latham Centers celebrated Beverly Hopkins’ years of service with a retirement send-off last week at our Orleans Admin office. Beverly has been a dedicated member of our Business Office team for 13 years, skillfully mastering each position and accepting the Payroll Specialist position nearly a decade ago. “It’s a difficult job, but she always did…
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