Archive for March 2022
Happy World Social Work Day 2022!
Today we join the world in amplifying the incredible work of SOCIAL WORKERS – especially Latham Centers’ essential (and greatly appreciated) Social Services Team! We are celebrating Latham’s devoted Social Services staff members for the work they do day in and day out. Our clinical team is a critical component tying together all who participate in…
Read MoreMarch PWS Virtual Social Hours!
Join us as we celebrate the talents, skills, and interests of our Prader-Willi syndrome community at our PWS Social Hour for adults 22+ and the Social Hour for students ages 8-22! PWS Virtual Social Hours: Students (8-22): Wednesday, March 16th from 5-6 p.m. EST Adults (22+): Thursday, March 24th from 5-6 p.m. EST To learn…
Read MorePWS Tip of the Week: Upcoming program will highlight the workplace contributions of individuals with disabilities
Recognizing the importance of employment in the lives of people with disabilities is a crucial step towards gaining independence and self-respect. Those who are able-bodied and of typical intellect take for granted the immense importance of being able to earn and spend our own money independently. This is true in the PWS community and the…
Read MoreSaint Patrick’s Day spirit
Latham students are getting into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit! Some of our students recently made a poster expressing their gratitude for their school. We feel just as lucky to have them in our lives! Two of our favorite St. Patrick’s Day posts from recent years include the Latham Leprechaun and campus celebrations: https://www.lathamcenters.org/blog/a-special-dinner-and-a-smiling-latham-leprechaun/ https://www.lathamcenters.org/blog/smiling-faces-to-brighten-your-day-st-patricks-celebrations-on-campus/
Read MoreOur Children’s and Adult Services Programs are having fun creating all kinds of art.
Students showed off their creativity and artistic talent in a classroom art contest earlier this week. “There’s no better way to express yourself than some paints and a blank canvas,” Director of PWS Services Patrice Carroll noted. “Nice job students, the results were amazing!” Director of Adult Services Gina Sheehan captured some fantastic images of…
Read MoreAdult Program began “First Fridays” with March BINGO Night!
Our Adult Services team held their inaugural “First Friday” evening of fun with a well-attended and festive “Luck o’ the Irish Bingo” event on March 4th. Residential Manager Kristen Furtado leads the First Fridays committee (she is pictured here in the Saint Patrick’s Day glitter hat), and the group did an incredible job with the planning and…
Read MoreLatham Celebrates Rare Disease Day
Our son is our hero! He faced the most difficult circumstances with such courage, bravery and ingenuity in spite of being born with such adversity. Since at Latham he’s made even more progress and has shown us that he possesses these traits at an even greater level! Thank you Christopher for being who you are!…
Read MoreLatham Celebrates Rare Disease Day
Liam has been “Our Little Warrior” from the day he was born. He has taught so many people what it means to be a fighter. He has helped us to realize that everyday is a gift and at the end of our lives, all that will be important is: “HOW MUCH DID YOU LOVE and…
Read MoreLatham Celebrates Rare Disease Day
Our daughter Emile is unique because she has a great sense of humor, is artistic, loves animals, and will always be ready to challenge you to a game of UNO. Submitted by Emile’s mother, Shandra #rockyourrare #Lathamcelebratesrare
Read MoreLatham Celebrates Rare Disease Day
Will is curious, kind and brave. He loves learning about people, helping them and wants to be a friend to all. He has an amazing sense of humor, loves animals (especially dogs) and rap music. He is my hero and I’m so proud to be his mom. Submitted by Will’s mother, Renay #rockyourrare #Lathamcelebratesrare
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