Latham students and staff welcome new school year

September 6, 2018

It’s a pleasure to share some of the happy faces at Latham on our first day of the 2018-2019 school year!  Pictured are the Latham School teaching staff and some of our students in their classrooms. Everyone is looking forward to a year ahead of belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity. Next week, we’ll highlight some…

Latham takes recruitment message to Cape Cod radio listeners

September 5, 2018

Cape Cod Broadcasting Media is helping us bring Latham Centers’ recruitment message to the airwaves! We started a new online campaign on CCB Media’s CapeCod.com in August and beginning this week on 99.9 WQRC, you might hear two familiar Latham voices talking about growing a career and making a difference at Latham. In the radio…

Board Chair Christine Gillstrom Burgess shares “Why I Volunteer”

September 4, 2018

Christine Gillstrom Burgess of Dennis Port not only volunteers her time and talents as a member of Latham’s Board of Directors, she is also actively training and fundraising for the Last Gasp charity bike ride this month. Here, Chris shares “Why I Volunteer”: “Friends and colleagues often ask me why I became involved with Latham…

Turning Mill’s “labor of love”

September 3, 2018

The gardens at Turning Mill, one of Latham’s adult residences, are spectacular. On this Labor Day holiday, Adult Services Residential Manager Stephen Lavallee would like to share this peaceful, inspiring image of the home with the greater Latham community: “This picture of the house and gardens that the ladies from Turning Mill have been caring…

Tip of the Week: Conference update from Munich

August 31, 2018

It is such an honor to be at the 5th IPWSO International Caregivers’ Conference representing Latham Centers as well as the United States as the US delegate for IPWSO. Over 160 people from 26 countries come together every three years to create a best practices manual for caregivers and families worldwide. I will be leading…

Summer Extravaganza by Children’s Residential Team ends in perfect beach day

August 30, 2018

  On Saturday, August 25th, many of our Latham students enjoyed a day out in the sun at Breakwater Beach in Brewster for the End of the Year Extravaganza! The students were able to play football, swim, and socialize with their peers in the beautiful sunshine. Thanks to Chef Paul and the kitchen staff for…

Principal’s Corner: “Hey, That’s Cool!” Award presented to summer interns

August 29, 2018

Interns in the Children’s Program were presented with the “Hey, That’s Cool!” Award at last week’s community meeting to honor them for all their help this summer. Congratulations to award winners Colleen Macdonald, Andrew Menard, and Matthew O’Sullivan! Latham Centers wishes Colleen and Andrew good luck back at college for their senior year and welcomes…

Rep. Tim Whelan joins photo session highlighting Latham’s Vocational Services

August 28, 2018

A 30-minute photo session at Agway recently captured the essence of Latham Centers’ Vocational Services Program. Our goal was to take a few photos of Drew, a member of our Adult Services program who works at Agway, for a spot in the Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers (ADDP) 2019 Calendar. Latham Centers is delighted to…

Falmouth Road Race Team Latham raises more than $13,000

August 27, 2018

On race day, photos taken by Latham’s Falmouth Road Race Team Leader Diana Morgan and shared via social media helped our friends, family, and supporters feel a part of the excitement. In this post-race update, Diana reflects on her experience and shares her heartfelt appreciation: “The 46th running of the Falmouth Road Race on Sunday,…

Tip of the Week: Relationships

August 24, 2018

I am heading to Munich this weekend for the International Prader-Willi Syndrome Organization’s Caregivers’ Conference. I have the honor of presenting a workshop on relationships and sexuality to caregivers from over 25 countries. As providers and caregivers, we have the unique responsibility to help those diagnosed with PWS to learn to make and maintain healthy…

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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.

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