Latham Centers News

Congratulations to Kristin Albano, recipient of the William McClennan Award announced at Latham Centers’ Year-End Celebration last month. Gina Sheehan, Director of Adult Services, presented the award to Kris: “If you look up Administrative Assistant in the dictionary, you will find the following definition: a person whose job is to support an executive, a group,…

The LathamWorks Vocational Program gives our students opportunities for paid, meaningful employment. One of their recent horticulture projects impressed and delighted Latham staff, families, and friends at our Year-End Celebration. Students worked together to create gorgeous flowerpots to place around campus and use as table centerpieces. Katrina Kozak, Director of National Outreach, said that in…

Latham Centers’ Vocational Program is truly impressive. Students have opportunities to work on campus and in the community, with the support of our Career Services Manager and Job Coaches. Based on each student’s interests and abilities, the team works together to determine appropriate job choices. Students are responsible for working their hardest, learning new skills,…

Latham Centers’ Year-End Celebration last month was a huge success. The event, held outside at our Brewster campus again this year (thankfully), is the culmination of our traditional school year – before the SummerTide program begins. Director of National Outreach Katrina Kozak shared these event highlights: “Featured speeches, awards, vocal performances, and even a dance…

Mac Selesnick, a Residential Supervisor in our Children’s Program, was honored with the Roy T. Morgan Award* at Latham’s 2022 Year-End Celebration. The Morgan Award acknowledges staff and supervisors who have made a significant contribution to the work of Latham Centers and the children and adults we serve. When Taylor Burns (Assistant Director of Weekend…

The Latham Hawks represent our Children’s Program at Special Olympics events throughout the year. Students attend regular practices, support their teammates, and play to the best of their ability. At our 2022 Year-End Celebration, Monique Williams (Director of Health and Wellness) and Danny Anderson (Residential Activities Coordinator) announced that Mia was selected as Latham’s Special…

Pictured (left to right): Colleen Sari, MD; Laura Haskew; Joey Mallon; Lee Chamberlain; Shanna Cipro; Monique Williams; Patricia Morgan; Bethany Franklin; Greg Powers; Patrice Carroll; Brittni Kliment; and Matthew O’Sullivan. Twelve Latham Centers leaders traveled to Ireland last week to participate in the 2022 International Prader-Willi Syndrome Organisation Conference (IPWSO) at the University of Limerick,…

Latham Centers is thrilled to be a part of the 11th International Prader-Willi Syndrome Organisation Conference at the University of Limerick, Ireland. Hello from Latham to our conference team across the pond – we’re missing you on Cape Cod!  The IPWSO conference runs through Sunday, July 10th. 

It has been a long time since we have been able to host an event, so our 2022 Year-End Celebration of Kindness, Resilience, and Hope on June 23rd ushered in summer with unforgettable moments and reflections. In her welcome to Latham students, families, staff, and special guests, President & CEO Anne McManus noted that although…