Yesterday was Professional Providers and Caregivers (Day One) at the Limerick, Ireland IPWSO conference! Johannes, a young man with Prader-Willi syndrome, talked about his hopes and dreams for the future. Patrice Carroll, LICSW, is world-renowned for her Prader-Willi syndrome expertise. As Director of PWS Services at Latham Centers, she works with Latham students and residents…
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…
We’ve published our 18th quarterly newsletter for the greater Prader-Willi syndrome community! The latest edition is available on our website: https://www.lathamcenters.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/LivingHealthyVol.18.pdf. This issue of LivingHealthy with PWS includes the following feature stories: Latham’s Siblings Group Campus Happenings “First Fridays” – Fun & Friendship in Adult Services PWS Conferences – New York, Ireland, and Chicago Children’s Program’s Award-Winning Parade Float Latham…
Still shots from the dynamic Juneteenth Celebration on Monday, June 20th Latham Centers’ Juneteenth Committee hosted a powerful and dynamic virtual program for over 70 people last week. From our Brewster campus to places across the country, our greater Latham community joined the hour-long event featuring spoken word from talented artists and a performance by…
Creating opportunities for independence, part of our agency’s mission, happens every day in our Shared Living Program. “Caring for our individuals is more than just helping people with their daily activities. It’s assisting in cultivating life skills and fostering independence,” Caren Richards noted. Caren is Latham Centers’ Assistant Supported Community Living Manager, and she has been…
We invite you to support our vital programs by participating as a tournament sponsor and/or golfer at Latham’s 12th Annual Charity Golf Classic on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club in Brewster. The Golf Classic is Latham Centers’ largest annual fundraiser. Participants will enjoy a beautiful day of golf on…
Latham team members pictured: Matt holding up a water bottle on ‘Cheetah Tuesday’ during Staff Appreciation Week; Rob at the Aquarium with his suite; Dr. Sari exploring the Cape on a bike ride; and Taylor during Brewster in Bloom with Luke ! Latham Centers staffers returned from the recent PWANY Conference in Binghamton with new…
Our Adult Services Program was asked to give EOHHS Secretary Marylou Sudders a tour of one of Latham Centers’ group residences earlier this week. We were happy to introduce the Secretary to some of our residents and give her the opportunity to meet some of our outstanding staff. Following the tour, we met briefly with…
Our annual Student T-Shirt Design Contest is legendary here at Latham. Katrina Kozak, Director of National Outreach, said this year’s contest entries “blew staff away!” Katrina shared highlights of the tradition that has been led by Clinician Beth Conway for many years: “Annually, our students are given the opportunity to submit an entry for the…
Latham School:
Reaching for the Future
At Latham School, children from 8 years to young adults of 22 years are under the care of a special needs teacher and aide. In small home room classes of eight or fewer students. …Read more.
Latham Centers:
Safe Passage to Adulthood
While some Latham children return home to family or enroll in programs closer to home, others may transition to our Adult Programs or remain on Cape Cod to live independently …Read more.
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A gift to Latham Centers will make a difference in the life of each and every individual we serve. To make it as easy as possible for you to donate, we offer a variety of gift vehicles …Read more.