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At our annual Year-End Celebration, Board of Directors Chair Christine Gillstrom welcomed students, families, and staff to the June 23rd event and shared her reflections on some of the extraordinary happenings at Latham Centers. “I want to extend my gratitude to our teachers, staff, and administration for their dedication, expertise, and commitment to providing a…

“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…

Once again, Latham Centers will be participating in The Gasp fundraising bike ride for the benefit of seven local charities. This year, the ride will take place virtually over seven days. Each rider will have one week to complete at least 55 miles. The event organizer, Barnstable Charitable Foundation, writes, “The Gasp  is a 55-mile ride so we challenge you…

We’re interrupting this week’s blog series (created by our Children’s Services Team to provide resources for families) to share some exciting news. Adult Services Case Manager/Vocational Counselor Debra Anderson sent us the following Program highlight: In Deb’s words: “In trying times, you just have to love this!” She shared this link to the WickedLocal.com news…

At Latham Centers, 2019 was a year of significant accomplishment and great joy, but it was also punctuated by sadness and loss. We remember four Latham friends we said goodbye to this year, including one staff member and three past Board members. We are forever grateful for their impact: Russell S. Boles, Jr., M.D. passed…

Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a healthy, Happy New Year from all of us at Latham Centers!   

Last week, our community came together for the graduation of Latham student Katrina. The speech below – delivered by our Director of National Outreach, Katrina Fryklund – provides a glimpse of this very special day for our newest graduate. We all congratulate Katrina on her accomplishments and wish her the very best! “Katrina has grown…

Several Latham Centers staff members participated in “Talking Tech 2019”, a conference co-sponsored by the Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers (ADDP) and the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). The full-day of technology-related sessions was held at the Boston Marriott Newton on Thursday, October 17th.  Together, we celebrated the promise of technology for empowerment and social…

The graduation ceremony of Latham School student Evan, who has been at Latham since 2013, evoked many emotions for our Latham community. Happiness and pride filled the room as Evan wore his cap and gown and was honored by staff and students on September 5th.  Brittni Kliment, Director of Program Marketing and Admissions (former Latham…

If you ask around campus, most students will say one of their favorite things about Latham Centers is our summer programming. In July and August, our programming looks a bit different than the September-to-June school year. In our “Summertide” program, we embrace our Cape Cod surroundings and incorporate outings into our students’ day. The school…