PWS Conference

November 28, 2011

I was lucky enough to be asked to speak at and participate in the PWS conference in Orlando Florida.  When I went down there I was already aware of what PWS was and how it affects the children in my care.  However I hadn’t had the opportunity to meet and speak with the families it…

Survivor Orlando: A Staff’s Perspective

November 21, 2011

I had the pleasure of attending my first PWS conference this past week in Florida. I sat in on several different lectures, ranging from behavioral and medical issues to the role of the family in the life of the person with PWS. I met families from all over the country and was able to hear…

Patrice Carroll Elected Co-Chair of Providers Advisory Board

November 14, 2011

Patrice Carroll, Manager of PWS Services for Latham Centers, Inc and Jeff Covington, Director of Residential Services for Catholic Charities Disabilities Services of Albany NY have been elected co-chairs of the PWSA USA Provider’s Advisory Board. The Board works with providers nationwide on issues involving crisis management,  referrals, as well as support and mediation services…

Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club Honored as Outstanding Business of the Year at 2011 Philanthropy Day on Cape Cod

November 4, 2011

Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club of Brewster, a long-time supporter of Latham Centers, was named Outstanding Business/Organization at the 2011 Philanthropy Day on Cape Cod held November 1st.  Presented by The Planned Giving Council of Cape Cod, Robert J. Newman, General Manager of Ocean Edge and Latham board member, accepted the award on behalf…

Latham Centers Sponsorship of the 2011 National PWSAUSA Conference Announced

October 31, 2011

Latham Centers will see you in Orlando! We are pleased to announce that Latham Centers is supporting the 2011 conference as a “Gold Level Sponsor” during the November 11th – 13th, 2011 National Conference.  We are delighted to be able to support the important work being done by the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (PWSAUSA), people with PWS,…

Latham Center Equestrienne Shines in Special Olympics

August 4, 2011

Kathleen Szmit Photo  THE DREAM TEAM – Zanders Pope shares a winning moment with trainers Gary Reilly and Brenda Tri and Sonata the horse at Diamondsedge Farm in W. Barnstable.(Original Article by The Barnstable Patriot) Many young women can say they ride horses. They can even say they’ve competed, and perhaps won prizes, in riding…

Development And Support

July 22, 2011

Since the successful Council on Accreditation  site visit to Latham this spring, Latham Development efforts have been in high gear. COA’s visit affirmed that Latham is a wonderful agency with committed support and employees, and we are now working to build upon our international recognition by COA.  The Development Department, which includes Director Gerry Desautels…

Longtime Latham Supporter Dr. Russell S. Boles, Jr. Honored by New England Baptist Hospital

July 9, 2011

(Pictured: Russell S. Boles, Jr., MD, honoree with Trish Hannon, President and Chief Executive Officer of New England Baptist Hospital.) Longtime Latham Centers supporter and former Latham board member Dr. Russell S. Boles, Jr. of Cape Cod was recently honored by his former employer—the New England Baptist Hospital.  The renowned Boston hospital has named a…

Latham Centers Adult Resident Wins Silver and Gold in Special Olympics World Games in Athens, Greece

July 7, 2011

Alexandra “Zanders” Pope, a young adult with Prader-Willi Syndrome, Zanders first took the Silver in the A-1 Equitation category on June 30th, and later snatched the Gold in the Working Trails Run A-1 competition on July 3rd.   She was presented with her medals by Timothy Shriver, CEO of Special Olympics. Pope was selected to represent…

The Value of Specialized PWS Placement

May 27, 2011

*This article appeared in PWSA (USA) newsletter The Gathered View Samantha sits at the lunch table with her friends, laughing, gossiping and talking about things that teenage girls talk about. She looks forward to after-school activities, visits home and shopping trips. Samantha is a regular girl, doing what girls do–going to school during the day and…

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