Archive for February 2020
Expert presents at Cape Cod Technology Council on emerging health tech
Latham Centers joined with dozens of area professionals for last week’s Cape Cod Technology Council “First Friday” presentation, “How Digital is Transforming Healthcare Delivery.” Featured speaker Joseph Kvedar, MD, who is President-elect of the American Telemedicine Association, spoke about the developments and potential of applying digital and telehealth to improve care delivery, patient and clinician satisfaction, and…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: the Latham Times – by students, for students
Congratulations to the Newspaper Club staff who just published the February edition of the Latham Times! The student newspaper is a creative endeavor that shares students’ interests, talents, and research. It features photos taken by students, articles about sports and games, a student “Ask a Question” column, word-search, and school calendar of events. We’re so…
Read MoreThe critical importance of the upcoming U.S. census
Latham Centers is committed to doing our part to spread the word out about the critical importance of the United States census. We’ve compiled key points below and hope you’ll join us in advocating for every person to respond. From the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund: What is the Census? The United States Constitution…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Rare diseases impact over 300 million people worldwide
Rare Disease Day, the official international awareness-raising campaign for rare diseases, is the last day of February. The focus of the day is to raise awareness – not only for the general public, but also for decision-makers – about rare diseases and how they impact individuals and families. There are over 300 million people worldwide…
Read MoreCelebrating Independence at Latham
In a recent letter to staff, Adult Services Director Gina Sheehan reflected on “Independence,” one of Latham’s core values. Her encouraging message about the work being done here at Latham Centers will have meaning for all of us – and especially families, friends, and caregivers of someone with special needs: “At Latham, not a day…
Read MoreSave the date: “Dance for Donkeys” will be April 19th at Hog Island
Our 2020 “Donkeys-for-Good” fundraising event has been announced! Kick up your heels and join us at our Dance for Donkeys Celebration on April 19th. This unique fundraiser supporting Latham Centers’ donkey therapy program will celebrate the first Wedding Anniversary of our most beloved miniature donkey pair, Esther & Esau, who said “I do” at last year’s epic…
Read MoreChildren’s Res News: Art Therapy project highlights
More than 20 of our Latham students have been working on a winter art therapy project. They made plaster molds of their faces, and through various mediums, students have been altering their masks to express themselves. When their masks are finished, each student presents to the group what their mask means to them. Here is…
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