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Latham Centers’ June Worship Service Ends the Year on a Positive and Uplifting Note
Students at the Worship Services June wraps up the Latham Centers Worship Service for the year with a positive and uplifting note. Once the month (with the exception of July and August) Latham Centers hosts a service lead by one of the many faiths represented on Cape Cod. This service gives the students opportunities…
Read MoreLatham Players Take the Stage!
The Latham Players is a group of individuals from our adult program who perform skits, dances, and songs at various venues around Cape Cod. Last year they were invited to perform with troupes from other agencies in a variety show sponsored by an organization called CapeCodCan, a nonprofit group whose mission is to give…
Read More8th Annual World Autism Awareness Day
April 2nd, 2015 marks the 8th annual World Autism Awareness Day. Around the area you may see blue lights representing many individuals and families who are diagnosed with and affected by this spectrum disorder. Latham Centers prides itself on helping children and young adults with Autism lead more meaningful lives through specialized education plans, strong…
Read MoreGAME ON! Special Olympics Massachusetts Summer Games
March 2015 When I was living in Rhode Island, few Special Olympics opportunities were offered. At my past residential agency I was part of the basketball and softball teams, however we weren’t able to play the full weekend of the summer games, which I’ve now been able to experience at Latham! While these teams were…
Read MoreCouncil of Accreditation Review Period Completed with High Scores!
Recently, a large number of employees rejoiced after the COA (Council of Accreditation) review period was completed. For months the entire staff worked together to compile necessary documents to meet COA’s approval. Anne McManus, CEO of Latham wrote about her staff, “To receive such high marks for our work is a credit to all of…
Read MoreLatham Celebrates Two New Graduates
Over the past two weeks two Latham Centers student residents have graduated decorated in Latham Centers’ traditional blue gown. Even more exciting is that both of these scholars are going to the Adult Residential Program at Latham Centers. Both graduations were full of smiling staff, students, and family members. Tears fell from beaming faces as…
Read MoreWhat My School Means to Me
What My School Means to Me By: Jeremy Latham is the best. I like to do stuff on outings. My staff is nice. My class is fun. I have animals and I give them food. We have a fish and tadpole frogs. I also clean the tank and give medicine. Brewster Falls classroom is fun…
Read MoreLatham Works News
Greetings All, The Latham Works crew thought it was a good time to get the ball rolling with some holiday items for sale. With that in mind, we offer our inaugural effort with “Scrabble Ornaments”. They can be customized for any word or name up to 8 letters (keep it clean please!). They’re a ton…
Read MoreLatham Dedicates Campus Schoolhouse the McNamara-Long Schoolhouse
Yesterday Latham Centers dedicated its campus schoolhouse for children with complex special needs the McNamara-Long Schoolhouse. Amidst an intimate crowd of staff, students, and members of the Latham Board of Directors, Latham President & CEO Anne McManus unveiled the new schoolhouse sign with the assistance of honorees Matt McNamara and Kathy Long. Together, Mr. McNamara…
Read MoreLatham Centers Hosts Federated Church of Orleans on Campus
Members of the Federated Church of Orleans recently visited Latham School Campus in Brewster to witness their philanthropic support in action. The Church’s Local Mission Committee recently awarded Latham School with a grant to purchase iPads and accompanying assistive technology “apps” to benefit our students with complex special needs, including learning disabilities. The tour was…
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