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All smiles from Latham Hawks Special Olympics team participants Saturday, May 18th hosted at Barnstable High School. Related Posts:Latham Hawks Run, Jump and Throw to Win Gillette Stadium Hosts the HawksSpecial Olympics Teams Hard at Work 

Miniature donkey therapy program pays big dividends By Jason Kolnos jkolnos@capecodonline.com May 28, 2013 – 2:00 AM EAST SANDWICH — Diane Gaudet gently guided a curry comb across Jake the miniature donkey’s coarse mane, smoothing out the wiry hairs on his brownish-gray coat. Her subject was no dismal Eeyore on this late spring afternoon; in…

The National Organization for Rare Diseases  (NORD) invited Latham Centers to its 30th Anniversary Gala at the Mellon Auditorium in Washington DC earlier this month.  The gala marked both the support of the founding of NORD and the 1983 Orphan Drug Act which have continuously helped to fund and support initiatives for people with rare diseases. Performing…

On Friday, May 17th, Latham students in the Nature Appreciation club visited several trails at the National Seashore. The club’s first stop was at Fort Hill in Eastham where they enjoyed a picnic lunch. After lunch the students then explored White Cedar Swamp. The students were amazed by the trail’s beauty. Student Michael R. stated,…

Latham Centers is quite busy planning many PWS conference presentations! As we celebrate PWS month, we look forward to meeting families and professionals across the globe! Just last month, a delegation of Latham staff attended the PWNY Alliance conference in Syracuse, NY. Latham staff Jonathan Smith, Pam Nolan and Patrice Carroll gave informative workshops for…

You are the mother of a child with special needs. In the early years you may have mourned and been jealous of the moms of ” typical kids” and then as time went on you accepted that you have been given a gift; a gift of a child that has brought you joy beyond your…

As we prepare to say goodbye to a long term and beloved student today as she graduates, I have had requests to re-post this tip. I have to admit that seeing kids leave is one part of children’s services that I have not and probably never will get used to.April, we love you and will…

The bowling team participated in the South Section Assessment games this weekend at Ryan Family Amusements. A member of our team was asked to read the Special Olympics players oath during the beginning ceremonies.  All the kids had a lot of fun, and team spirit was in full blast.  Go Hawks! Submitted by: Frannie Quirk