Archive for January 2022
February Activities on Campus
Residential Activities Coordinator Danny Anderson distributed the calendar of activities planned in the Children’s Program for the month ahead. We love seeing this special calendar put together by our Residential Team, and we’re excited to share photos and highlights throughout the month!
Read MorePWS Tip of the WEEK: Snow Day
With a big storm hitting the Northeast tonight, we have some tips for getting through the next few days: Plan for no power. Many of us will lose power, even temporarily, and being prepared will help the person with PWS feel calmer and less anxious. Have a food plan and share it with your child,…
Read MoreLatham’s Virtual Social Hours continue!
Who doesn’t love a custom Kahoot game and a Disney dance wheel? As always, we had so much fun at last week’s “Under 22” Virtual Social Hour, and we’re excited for our “Over 22” Virtual Social Hour this evening from 5-6 p.m.! For our greater PWS community near and far, we invite you to contact us…
Read MoreCharity Golf Classic raises over $50K for Latham programs
There may be a chill in the air, but spring will be here before you know it, and our Latham Charity Golf Classic Planning Committee will be busy organizing our 12th Annual Tournament to be held at Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club on Monday, October 3, 2022. We thought this would be a…
Read MoreVirtual Craft Class going strong in 2022
Our virtual craft class recently worked on our goals for 2022 and sealed them in scratch art. One young lady encouraged herself to keep up the good work (pictured above). Latham staff and program participants’ endless artistic creations inspire us all… We’re so grateful to our entire Latham community for joining us in keeping up…
Read MorePWS Tip of the Week: Loving what you do
Our Program and Vocational teams work hard to ensure that our students and residents find jobs that reflect their passions and interests. Adult resident Brian’s experience is the perfect example of “Loving what you do” success. He always wanted to work at an airport, and Brian’s passion for all-things-aviation continued after he transitioned from Latham School into our…
Read MoreLearning through play
Students took part in a puppet show on campus last week. Puppets are not only good for creativity and imagination, but they are also excellent tools for improving fine motor skills. Learning and improving skills through play is one of our favorite ways to teach at Latham Centers.
Read MoreHuman Rights Committee seeks a volunteer nurse
Latham Centers’ volunteer Human Rights Committee, created to help review the organization’s human rights practices, is seeking a nurse to join the oversight group. The committee includes at least 5 members including a parent of a service recipient, an individual who receives services, an attorney, a social worker, and a nurse. The current vacancy for…
Read MoreLatham honors Dr. Christine Thomas with Roy T. Morgan Community Award
With great pleasure, our annual Roy T. Morgan Community Award was presented recently to Dr. Christine Thomas, a member of Latham’s Board of Directors and mother of a participant in our programs. At the virtual presentation attended by more than 100 Latham staff members, students, and residents, President and CEO Anne McManus was thrilled to…
Read MoreMLK Jr. Day
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Today we celebrate MLK Jr., a timeless leader of social justice and defender of the rights of all men and…
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