Latham Centers News

  Reindeer – by BB Art Space and Desk of Virtual Art Student LR Step-by-Step Instruction for a Winter Cardinal – Katrina Kozak Since the onset of COVID-19, The PWS Outreach Group at Latham Centers has invited students from around the country to participate in a Virtual Drawing Class and Craft Corner. Conducted through Zoom…

  Residential Manager Kendra King-Blischke shared her thoughts on last month’s Adult Services Holiday Party: “This is my second year attending the holiday party, and there was even more magic in the air because we were able to include parents and guardians this year. The managers worked together to create an evening filled with decorations,…

Dozens of photos from the Adult Services Program’s holiday party last month have been gathered, and we’re so thrilled to share some of the special moments with our greater Latham community. Residential Manager Bethany Franklin shared her thoughts: “The feeling of being surrounded by grateful parents, their loved ones, and stakeholders for this holiday party…

  Pictured: The residential calendar goes out to all the suites at the beginning of the month. The Residential Team in Children’s Services does an incredible job with programming. The January calendar is filled with engaging activities, from movie nights and spa nights to sports, music, and trivia. Vice President of Children’s Services Monique Williams…

Adult Services Manager Holly Hanlon shared Max’s exciting news (with his permission).  “Max has made great strides in healthy living, meeting his goal weight in order to begin his horseback riding lessons after two years with Emerald Hollow Farm.  A very proud day!”  Max is delighted to be able to share this HUGE accomplishment, Holly said. …

Special Education Teacher Kiera Fallon presented her students with a writing prompt, Something You Don’t Know About Me. Many students wrote thoughtful answers, but one student’s made such an impact on Kiera that she’s sharing it with our Latham community (with the student’s permission).  Thank you, Kiera, for today’s inspiration! Something People Don’t Know About…

Latham Centers is proud to announce our January 2023 Student Art Show at the Brewster Ladies’ Library. We invite you to view the exhibit during open hours throughout the month of January. Kevin Cole, Job Coach (and recent Staff of the Month award recipient), took much time and consideration when cultivating the show with our…

Patrice Carroll offers Lunch with Latham: How to talk to your child about sex from 12:30-1:30 pm EST Thursday, January 12. Utilizing Zoom, the webinar will give you the chance to see Patrice and ask questions. Our upcoming Lunch with Latham webinar will cover the concept of sexuality and Prader-Willi syndrome. Human sexuality is composed …

Our Latham Centers New Year’s celebration in the Children’s Program was superbly fun, with students participating in a variety of activities. Even though we didn’t stay up until midnight, we enjoyed the morning through evening, with events ranging from crafts to dancing during our mock ball drop. Taylor Burns, Assistant Residential Director, worked diligently to…