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Tip of the Week: Tomorrow is Rare Disease Day!

As we conclude the month of February and celebrate Rare Disease Day (the last day of the month), we fondly recall last year’s “Show Your Stripes” project organized by PWSA… Click for more.

Campus News: a glimpse of the impact of Special Olympics

In the words of Latham School students: “I like all the Special Olympics athletics because I get to get more physically fit while hanging out with my peers.” – Chris… Click for more.

Clinical Corner: Clinicians share expertise with staff in monthly seminar

Clinicians at Latham Centers have been sharing their knowledge with colleagues through an interactive professional development seminar series. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Our Children’s Program Clinical Team members lead… Click for more.

Transitional Classes visit Adult Services group residence

Several of the students from Latham School’s “transitional classes” (Race Point, Breakwater, Bass River, and Rock Harbor) recently visited the Adult Services Program’s Peter Cooper home to interview residents… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: Commonalities in the 7,000 rare diseases

One week from Saturday is Rare Disease Day. Although each of the more than 7,000 rare diseases is unique, the rare disease community is united by the many commonalities. To… Click for more.

Event News: Excitement builds for donkeys and dancing at Hog Island

Planning for the first fundraiser of Latham Centers’ 50th anniversary year is coming together beautifully, thanks to a committee of staff and volunteers planning our ‘Dance for Donkeys’ event April… Click for more.

Still time to purchase your Community Bag and sign up for Stop & Shop A+ Rewards!

There is still plenty of time to purchase your Community Bag! Throughout the month of February, when you buy a $2.50 reusable Bag purchased at the Stop & Shop in… Click for more.

Valentine’s Day with the Nauset Garden Club

We are so grateful to special volunteers from the Nauset Garden Club for coming to campus on Valentine’s Day with a really fun activity for our students. As you can… Click for more.

Happy Valentine’s Day from Esther and Esau!

Esther and Esau, two of our miniature therapy donkeys, would like to wish everyone a very Happy Valentine’s Day! They are enjoying their first year of marriage and the newlyweds are looking… Click for more.

Tip of the Week: #GrowingupRare

With three more weeks until Rare Disease Day, we encourage the entire PWS community to join with PWSA (USA), Latham Centers, and other organizations supporting those with rare diseases to… Click for more.

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