Save the date for a local screening of the award-winning documentary “I’ll Push You” at the Chatham Orpheum Theater the morning of May 24th. I’ll Push You” chronicles a journey of 500 miles, two best friends, and one wheelchair. When our former Latham Board member Deb Cobb shared the news of her involvement in this…
In honor of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, we’re sharing a “Tip of the Day” on social media throughout the month of May. Here are this week’s tips: Children and adults living with PWS often struggle with regulating their emotions and impulses. Keeping a predictable daily routine can often help to keep anxiety down. Many people…
In a spectacular show of mastery, Latham Centers’ Spring Concert and Musical Revue last Friday was a performance to remember. The program featured Latham School’s Stars on Stage Club, the entire student body, and special performances by the Latham Players. Sarah Jane Mason, Instructor of Performing Arts & Wellness, orchestrated the inspirational event featuring songs…
If you’re a runner or know someone eager to participate in this year’s Falmouth Road Race, we have a spot for you! Latham Centers is among the beneficiary charities selected by the Falmouth Road Race for its 2018 Numbers for Nonprofits Program. Through Team Latham, twelve dedicated runners will come together on Sunday, August 19th,…
For parents and guardians of children and adults with Prader-Willi syndrome, I suggest attending conferences every chance you get. It allows you the opportunity to meet, connect and brainstorm with families, professionals, and providers with similar experiences. Today and tomorrow we’re attending the Prader-Willi Alliance of New York Conference in Binghamton where we look forward…
Latham adult resident Zander (Alexandra) P., who has an impressive background in riding and caring for horses, has been volunteering in recent months at Cranberry Sunset Farm in Marstons Mills. Latham’s Vocational Director Maura Smith said connecting Zander to this wonderful non-profit farm has been extremely rewarding. The farm began as a horse rescue, Leslie…
Students in Latham Centers’ Sewing Club have been making aprons for the Musical Revue and Spring Concert to be held on campus this Friday. The aprons are upcycled from button-down shirts and will be used in the performance of the song “It’s a Hard Knock Life” from the Broadway show Annie. The special musical event…
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.