Two of our Latham leaders were exceptional presenters this week at an IPWSO (International Prader-Willi Syndrome Organisation) seminar with 15 countries represented. IPWSO has hosted many interesting and educational virtual seminars entitled Project ECHO. Their website states, “in collaboration with the University of New Mexico’s Project ECHO® initiative, we are pleased to offer free online…

Photo Caption: Community-based programs have advocated for increased government funding of a livable wage for direct care staff who support individuals with disabilities. The industry is now in a workforce crisis. Latham President and CEO Anne McManus has not given up on her longtime fight for the government to value and appropriately compensate our direct…

We are so thrilled to highlight a member of our Education Team who became our Boston Marathon inspiration! Our Special Education Teachers are compassionate, enthusiastic, intelligent, innovative, and caring. Jenise is all the above, as well as an incredible athlete who just ran the Boston Marathon! Students and staff have been very supportive. Last week,…

Pictured: Students and staff play life size Jenga outside during a recent beautiful day. Wondering what to do with your child while they are at home during April vacation? Latham Centers’ Children’s Program planned an entire week of fun activities*, some of which you may be able to translate to your home environment! Student favorites…

Photo collage caption: Screenshots from the Slideshow Presentation At our April Community Meeting on campus, students and staff celebrated the accomplishments of March. All the students ‘Zoomed in’ from their classrooms to support one another. The virtual meeting topics included: o Student Affirmations o Community Announcements o New Student Welcomes o Student Anniversaries at Latham…

Latham Centers’ Bass River Classroom ventured to Sagamore on Wednesday to see the Mayflower II pass through the Cape Cod Canal! The Mayflower II journey through the canal was national news, and before going on the trip, Classroom Teacher and 2021 McLellan Award Recipient Jeff Lee said, “Even if we don’t catch the ship, I know…

Director of Social Services Viki Phiri’s speech A virtual card signed by Aiden’s friends and staff Graduations at Latham Centers are bittersweet. While our staff and students at are sad to lose an important member of the Latham family, we are incredibly proud to see the student reach his or her milestones. On April 12th,…

For many staff and students, last week was the first time they had learned about or discussed the Day of Silence, taking place this year on April 22nd. Residential Activities Coordinator Danny Anderson hosted a presentation where some of our students learned about the Day of Silence – what it is, how it formed, and…

Zach graduated from Latham this morning, amongst happy tears and applause from family, friends, and staff. Multiple people spoke, including Craig (staff), who said, “We congratulate you and celebrate with you on your graduation day. We are all cheering for you.” Student and friend Hailey said, “I hope you have fun and [remember] that everything…

As promised, we’re sharing reflections of our Children’s Program’s successful St. Patrick’s Day Dance last month. In Patrice’s Prader-Willi syndrome Tip (PWS Tip of the Week: Celebrating the holidays – Latham Centers), she explained how holidays can be celebrated safely. The students were so eager to attend the dance at our Latham campus expansion site,…