Latham Centers News
PWS Heroes! Student Emma and Staffer Gabby
When Emma first came to campus, Gabby immediately made her feel comfortable in Performing Arts class – at Latham Emma has a HUGE community of new friends and helpful staff. PWS Awareness Month TIP of the Day: Interrupting Obsessive Tendencies Many kids with PWS latch on to favorite objects and/or themes. A particular animated character…
Read MorePWS Heroes! Student Daniel and Staffer Brian
Football is a common discussion topic for Daniel and his staffer Brian; Daniel knows countless facts about the sport and his favorite team, the Baltimore Ravens! PWS Awareness Month TIP of the Day: Three Pillars of Equality Recognizing the importance of employment in the lives of people with disabilities is a crucial step towards gaining…
Read MoreCelebrating PWS Awareness Month: Daily posts will feature residents, staff, and Patrice’s Tip
We’re celebrating our residents and staff throughout the month of May in honor of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month. Join us on Latham’s social media for posts highlighting the strengths and passions of some of our students and adults with PWS, highlighting the abundant good in our PWS community. Each morning, we’ll share a photo of…
Read MoreBSU Best Buddies Resource Fair
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…
Read MoreGoing Green at Latham: Thank you, Maintenance & IT!
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.*…
Read MoreTeam Latham begins fundraising for the Falmouth Road Race!
A team of Latham Centers runners will again participate in the ASICS Falmouth Road Race’s charity program this year. The 51st running will be on Sunday, August 20th. Latham has ten bibs, all of which have been claimed; each runner commits to an $850 minimum fundraising amount. We’re excited to share details of Latham team…
Read MoreWarren heads out in style for dog-walking
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…
Read MoreStudents enjoy Earth Day outings
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!”
Read MoreLatham students explore Brewster Herring Run in a fun spring field trip
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…
Read MoreCape Media Center publishes “Profile – Latham Centers” (now playing on local Channel 99)
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,…
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