A Sunday afternoon Author Series at the South Yarmouth Library made for a special outing for some of our Great Hill residents last month. At the September 23rd library event, the ladies heard from Massachusetts author Alison O’Leary, who co-wrote a book with Michael J. Tougias entitled So Close to Home. The book is about a family…
As we approach the mid-term elections, Latham staff members are working to create opportunities for residents who are interested in learning about the voting process, the issues, and the candidates. Adult Services Case Manager Alan Milsted shared how he has supported some of our program participants in the civic process; it’s a wonderful example of…
Representatives from Latham spent last week at the FPWR research conference in Las Vegas. We were surrounded by world renowned scientists and doctors and hundreds of family members who share the common goal of improving the quality of life for people with PWS. We learned of the many clinical trials currently taking place and were…
Latham School celebrated the Red Sox advancing to the ALCS by having a fun baseball themed academic day! Students completed projects such as “Create Your Own Baseball Team” and had an opportunity to watch Brain Pop videos about the history of baseball and a documentary on Jackie Robinson. Students also got to enjoy a special…
Last month, in remembrance of 9/11, residents of Peter Cooper and Adult Services Case Manager Debra Anderson brought cupcakes and cards to their local fire and police departments to express appreciation for their service. Stephanie, Eric, and Matthew were thrilled to receive a detailed tour of several fire trucks, life-saving equipment, the dispatch station, and…
In a special announcement made during the Children’s Program Community Meeting yesterday, Residential Supervisor Patricia Hynes-Morris (Patti) was presented with the Latham Supervisor of the Quarter award. A short video was taken the moment after Latham President Anne McManus presented Patti with the award (below). After a rousing applause, Patti thanked students for making Latham…
The Latham Players outdid themselves at their summer musical performance at First Church Sandwich, UCC. On August 19th, the Players performed “Imagine” by John Lennon with an ASL translation by Becky Skolnick (daughter of Children’s Services Clinician Judy Skolnick) and “Up, Up and Away” by the Fifth Dimension. Latham Players Artistic Director Dinah Lane said…
Our friends at the Masonic Angel Foundation donated school supplies for our students again this year. Latham School Assistant Principal Kara McDowell said the Masonic Angel Foundation’s donation is such a welcome gift at back-to-school time. “Our students lit up when the boxes arrived from the Masonic Angel Foundation. It is such a great opportunity…
More than 8 years ago, we shared a blog post highlighting the “top ten” reasons why Latham Centers excels in residential placement for children and adults with Prader-Willi syndrome. Latham has become internationally renowned for our expertise and success in working with individuals with PWS, and the reasons we succeed have not changed: Our…
When we asked members of our Social Services team to share their thoughts about working at Latham, Clinician Beth Conway, ATR-BC (licensed art therapist), provided a moving response. Beth’s reflections follow: “Latham isn’t just a job. Latham isn’t just an agency. When you have the common goal of caring for a bunch of lovable children…
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.
Ways to Give
You can Make a Difference
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.