Archive for January 2023

Amazon has announced that they plan to shut down AmazonSmile by February 20, 2023. The program was launched just over a decade ago so customers could support their favorite charities. It has not grown to create the impact that Amazon had originally hoped, however. With more than 1 million eligible organizations globally, Amazon has determined…

Caption: CM (walrus on left) followed along step-by-step with Katrina as she drew her walrus (right) on the Virtual White Board through Zoom. In our second installment of our virtual student Virtual Art Show, the Latham PWS Outreach Team celebrates the artistic talent of CM. Art by CM is from our Animals of the World…

Twenty-five Latham Centers students ventured off-campus to explore the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum recently. Outings like this in both the educational and residential programs create an environment where students engage in their community and learn from others – while others learn from them! Lisa Radtke, Special Education Teacher who spearheaded the outing, said: Wendy…

  Reindeer – by BB Art Space and Desk of Virtual Art Student LR Step-by-Step Instruction for a Winter Cardinal – Katrina Kozak Since the onset of COVID-19, The PWS Outreach Group at Latham Centers has invited students from around the country to participate in a Virtual Drawing Class and Craft Corner. Conducted through Zoom…

  Residential Manager Kendra King-Blischke shared her thoughts on last month’s Adult Services Holiday Party: “This is my second year attending the holiday party, and there was even more magic in the air because we were able to include parents and guardians this year. The managers worked together to create an evening filled with decorations,…

Dozens of photos from the Adult Services Program’s holiday party last month have been gathered, and we’re so thrilled to share some of the special moments with our greater Latham community. Residential Manager Bethany Franklin shared her thoughts: “The feeling of being surrounded by grateful parents, their loved ones, and stakeholders for this holiday party…

  Pictured: The residential calendar goes out to all the suites at the beginning of the month. The Residential Team in Children’s Services does an incredible job with programming. The January calendar is filled with engaging activities, from movie nights and spa nights to sports, music, and trivia. Vice President of Children’s Services Monique Williams…

Adult Services Manager Holly Hanlon shared Max’s exciting news (with his permission).  “Max has made great strides in healthy living, meeting his goal weight in order to begin his horseback riding lessons after two years with Emerald Hollow Farm.  A very proud day!”  Max is delighted to be able to share this HUGE accomplishment, Holly said. …

Special Education Teacher Kiera Fallon presented her students with a writing prompt, Something You Don’t Know About Me. Many students wrote thoughtful answers, but one student’s made such an impact on Kiera that she’s sharing it with our Latham community (with the student’s permission).  Thank you, Kiera, for today’s inspiration! Something People Don’t Know About…