On the last day of February every year we celebrate Rare Disease Day to acknowledge and bring awareness of both children and adults living with rare diseases. This year we will be highlighting our students with PWS and other rare diseases with pictures, both old and new, and quotes from their families about what makes…
Our Children’s Program recently welcomed Chris Blake from Blake’s Barbershop in Hyannis to campus for a day of haircuts for staff! We think our staff is the best team around, and we enjoyed the opportunity to show them how much their work means to our students and their families. We can’t wait to see Chris…
Latham students have been having a blast at bowling practices for Special Olympics. The other teams better watch out – the Latham Hawks are some of the best bowlers around!
The latest edition of our “Living Healthy with PWS” quarterly newsletter is available on our website. This “End-of-Fall” edition includes the following feature stories: Parent’s Perspective: Hardships, Good Moments, and SummerTide. Two parents joined Latham’s PWS University podcast to share “Things we all wish and hope…”A special Latham School Year-In-Review. Several memorable Children’s Program highlights in 2021.…
Director of Children’s Services Gerald Pouliot III has accepted an additional leadership role with a statewide organization serving the special education community. Gerry was named to the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Association of Approved Special Education Schools (MAAPS.org), known throughout New England for “great schools, great work.” MAAPS member schools serve approximately 6,800…
Our students enjoyed a wonderful Valentine’s Day here on campus! The day started with crafting and delivering valentines to friends during the school day. The students then enjoyed a surf and turf meal, compliments of our amazing kitchen crew! They ended the night with a Valentine’s Day dance at our Fire Museum located off-campus! We…
If you’ve never met Matt L. from Latham’s Adult Program, you’re in for a treat! Our Communications team recently found out about his connection to a famous chihuahua – an actual Disney star – and we were compelled to learn more. We set up an interview with Matt over Zoom, and accompanied by Residential Manager…
Congratulations to Desiree Clark from our Adult Services team, who was surprised with the Dr. Russell S. Boles, Jr. Rookie of the Year Award at Latham Centers’ Annual Staff Awards Ceremony held via Zoom. Ben Mundy presented the award: “There was a time when you had to be at a company for several years before…
Superbowl Sunday is here, and we have a few ideas for fun and low-calorie snacks for the big game! Make fun sliders by replacing the buns with thick slices of tomato and either bean, veggie, or turkey burgers. Want stuffed potato skins but the calories are just too high? Simply replace the potato skin with…
“The sun and art makes everything better.” (Latham Special Education Teacher Jeffrey Lee) After a few busy (and rainy) days, Jeffrey Lee (Bass River teacher) took the opportunity to take his classroom out to enjoy the sunshine and milder weather yesterday. The class took a trip to the park and did some drawings of the…
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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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.