Donations to Latham Centers from the 26th annual Last Gasp event on September 17th exceed $14,000, and donations are still coming in. Latham is one of several beneficiary organizations of Cape Cod Charitable FunRaisers’ premier event. The Last Gasp 60-mile bike ride from Sandwich to Provincetown was a thrill for riders and spectators again this year. Latham Centers’ Adult Services Case…
Longtime student Annee graduated this week, and all of us at Latham Centers applaud this special milestone. Annee’s graduation ceremony included staff and friends, her family, and her Rogers & Gray family (where she worked off-campus). Staff members who spoke highlighted Annee’s successes throughout her 6½ years at Latham. Teacher Meghan Pouliot first met…
Moose Carnival was a wonderful event filled with excitement and fun last week — and particularly welcome after three days of Cape Cod fog and rain! Our dear friends from the Yarmouth Loyal Order of Moose put on their annual carnival for Latham students. It has been a tradition for more than ten years at…
We’re fortunate to have a talented, dedicated Facilities Department keeping our school, residences, offices, and properties looking great. Facilities (which includes maintenance and housekeeping staff members) completes an impressive number of work orders throughout Latham Centers, averaging more than 300 per month . Some of our maintenance staff members also play an important role on…
Many of our “Tip of the Week” followers know that Latham Centers’ residential program has the largest population of children and adults diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome in the country. But what you may not know is that we also offer consultation services for those who may not need, be ready for, or have funding for…
At his first-ever pop-up farm stand last week, Latham resident Warren sold vegetables and herbs from the garden he planted at his home in Yarmouth Port. Warren’s garden stand was a great success, thanks to many who have supported his vocational venture. Agway assisted in the planting stage, Latham staff members helped throughout the growing…
The Latham Hawks have begun weekly practices for the fall Special Olympics season. Coached by campus staff volunteers, we have 24 students participating in football and 19 students in soccer. Latham’s Special Olympics Coordinator Monique Williams reported that both teams have a great group this season. “We continue to see an increase in participation from…
Last week’s tip on gastroparesis touched upon a particularly important topic for the PWS community. Gastroparesis causes your stomach to empty much more slowly than it should. Once diagnosed, it is important to stay vigilant so that it does not reoccur. Some ways to help your child’s GI system stay on track include: 1. Eat…
Latham students were welcomed by volunteers at the historic French Cable Station Museum in Orleans this week. The group was given a guided tour of the museum, and students learned about the technology countries relied upon to communicate with each other in the late 1800s. During World War I, General Pershing in France communicated…
Latham family member Brendan Corliss is so passionate about our mission that he will bike 220 miles from Maine to Cape Cod to raise funds for our programs. Brendan created the “2017 Strength Ride” in honor of his brother, a Latham resident who has been part of our Adult Services Program since 1997. On October 13th and 14th, Brendan…
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.