Our December pop-up boutique featuring the handiwork of Latham’s adult crafters was a wonderful year-end event for Latham’s expanding Vocational Services Program. For five of our adult residents with artistic talents and interests, crafting has become more than a hobby – it’s part of their career plans. Our gracious host of the holiday craft sale,…
Latham staff members attended a national Prader-Willi syndrome conference in November, sharing the expertise we’ve developed through years of program experience, training, research, and evaluation. Eight staff members from both our Children’s Services and Adult Services Programs participated in the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) National Convention in Orlando, presenting, exhibiting, and attending professional development sessions.…
A combination of thick saliva, an uncoordinated swallow, and a rush to eat make choking a real and dangerous hazard for people diagnosed with PWS. For this reason, it is imperative that all family members, babysitters, teachers, and staff are trained in CPR. As described earlier this week on our blog, a staff member at…
Residential Counselor Joanna Shea’s quick action proved heroic when an adult Latham resident was choking. Her supervisor commended Joanna’s vigilance. “Direct support staff at Latham are trained regularly in basic First Aid and CPR,” noted Residential Manager Stephen Lavallee. “An incident like this shows us all how important these trainings are. It’s with great appreciation—from…
At Latham School, consulting therapists work with students who qualify and are appropriately identified as needing services including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy. Therapists come to campus on different days of the week to meet with our students, either in small groups or individually. Eileen Hachey, who has helped students at Latham for…
Latham Centers’ Jolly Jaunt Team of 12 elves helped raise over $31,000 for local Special Olympics athletes at last week’s Holiday 5K in Hyannis. Congratulations to our staff members who spent their day off on Sunday, December 3rd supporting Special Olympians through the Jolly Jaunt. Great job, Jenna Losordo, Emily Hallock, Jessica Gremila, Monique Williams,…
It’s that magical time of the year, and the Elf on the Shelf has arrived in the Marconi classroom. Our students (and staff) could not be more excited! We’re anxious to see whether the Elf moves about the classroom in the coming days.
We’re pleased to introduce our new Chief Financial Officer, Margaret French-Beltis (Maggie). Latham’s new CFO has returned to the world of non-profit financial management after developing a successful career through a financial consultancy and professional/personal development coaching business. Previously, Maggie served as CFO at the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod after a decade-long…
The Latham Hawks Football Team had the pleasure of playing at Gillette Stadium in the state Special Olympics tournament last month. The Hawks, who went undefeated at their qualifier, were one of many teams chosen to compete at the tournament. Students enjoyed a packed lunch and a walk through the “The Hall” at Patriot Place.…
A new yoga program being developed by Vocational Director Maura Smith has exceeded all expectations in its first several weeks. The “Latham Bliss Yoga” pilot project was inspired by adult resident Michelle C., who loves doing yoga and aspires to become a yoga instructor. In this first-ever Latham Centers yoga apprenticeship, Michelle has been serving…
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.