Archive for September 2019
A tribute to our Direct Support Professionals
This week – September 8-14, 2019 – is Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week! Once again, Governor Baker has proclaimed the second week of September DSP Recognition Week in Massachusetts. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey have also signed onto the Senate Resolution to declare this DSP Recognition Week. We join our colleagues throughout the…
Read MoreDonkey Wedding featured in Cape Media News “Best of Summer” broadcast
Cape Media News published a follow-up segment Friday featuring Latham Centers’ donkey wedding, selected as one of the local television news broadcast’s “Best of Summer” stories. You can view the CCMN September 6th broadcast here. Gabrielle Rosson of the Cape TV newscast said their story about Latham Centers’ fundraiser to support our Asinotherapy (donkey therapy)…
Read MoreTip of the week: Team communication
As the school year starts up, early communication with your child’s team is crucial. Establish regular communication and don’t wait until something becomes a problem before addressing it with the team. Be sure to set mutual goals and check on their progress at least monthly. Your child will have a much more successful year if…
Read MoreThe Gasp challenge: Team Latham rides for our capital campaign
Some of our Latham staff members will ride in next week’s The Gasp 55-mile bike ride on behalf of Latham Centers. They have been training and fundraising for many weeks and we hope you’ll support their ride! On Sunday, September 15, 2019, The Gasp: Bike, Boat ‘N Bake fundraising event incorporates a 55-mile bike ride,…
Read MoreDanny Anderson named Supervisor of the Quarter
Two of our outstanding supervisory team members have each been honored as Latham Centers’ “Supervisor of the Quarter.” Daniel (Danny) Anderson, Residential Supervisor in our Children’s Program, was presented with the award last week. (Tomorrow we’ll announce the second Supervisor of the Quarter – a member of our Adult Services team.) At the award presentation, senior…
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