Archive for April 2023

Laura Heilmann, Kevin Cole, and Elaine Perkins attended today’s Best Buddies Resource Fair at Bridgewater State University Park! Laura, our Children’s Program’s Career Services Manager, said they were invited by former summer intern Evelyn Abbott. “This was a great opportunity to meet others in the field of Special Education and related services, as well as…

Latham Centers’ annual tradition of GOING GREEN by recycling “tech junk” continues. Earlier this month, our Maintenance and Technology departments teamed up to responsibly recycle our organization’s obsolete electronics and components. We invited employees to bring their electronics recyclables from home, too. Thanks also to all who brought in ‘electronics waste’ to be recycled by PC Survivors of Hanover.*…

Warren is ready for work! On a wonderful spring day earlier this month, “Warren was happily dressed to go out with his job coach – looking like a tourist,” Residential Manager Kristen Furtado shared. With Warren’s permission, we’re sharing this fantastic photo, along with his passion:  He has a dog walking service,  and he’s accepting…

Thanks to our Children’s Program staff for bringing students out exploring in appreciation of Earth Day on Saturday. Residential Director Melissa Soares said the students loved their outings! “We were all over the Cape this weekend, including Mother’s Bog, Kent’s Point, Coast Guard Beach, the Salt Pond Visitors Center, and more!”  

During this time of year, campus is abuzz with excitement for warm weather activities; one student even asked if they could play water games yet! While it may not quite be time for the slip-n-slide, opportunities are opening up for scenic walks, outdoor learning, and springtime fun. We love these fun pictures from one classroom’s…

The Cape Media Center in Dennis Port interviewed Patrice Carroll (Director of PWS Services) and Brittni Kliment (Vice President of Marketing, Admissions, and Licensing) for “Latham Profile” with host Kate McMahon. The segment is exceptional!  In the 7-minute interview, Patrice and Brittni tell the story of how Latham Centers began, how we’ve grown and evolved,…

Congratulations to Latham staff member MaryClaire Attisano, a doctoral student at Johnson and Wales University, on the completion of her Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstone Project. Since 2018, MaryClaire has been a part of Latham’s Children’s Services Program, beginning as an Intern and currently working as a Substitute. It is with much admiration and pride that…

“Put on your dancing shoes and DANCE!” Puritan Cape Cod made a visit to the Latham Centers campus on Friday, April 7th to fit and customize each student’s tux for the prom on June 21st. The boys were measured for a jacket, pants, and shoes by Michael of Puritan. They also tried on different styles…

Today was a great day for Latham Centers! Our peer survey team from the Council on Accreditation (coanet.org) wrapped up their review after several days onsite.  At a community meeting open to all employees and Board members, they presented highlights of our agency’s strengths. Their words were empowering and uplifting! The Peer Reviewers (Brandy, John,…