Latham Centers joins our special education colleagues in thanking MAAPS for the Sunday Boston Globe advertisement and public service announcement highlighting the great work of our member schools. The Massachusetts Association of Approved Special Education Schools ad in the Boston Globe stated, “Special education is not one-size-fits-all. Visit maaps.org to learn about the referral process, hear from parents,…
We join with Cape Cod Young Professionals (CCYP) to celebrate our resilient community. The two-day Shape Your Cape Summit is happening today and tomorrow. Thank you, CCYP, for this opportunity to connect, engage, and advance!
Latham Centers recently heard from Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and First Lady Lauren Baker, and their words were a tremendous boost to our staff! In their recorded message shared at our virtual Staff Appreciation celebration last month, the Governor stated: “I know what an amazingly difficult year this has been for everybody… and I’m sure it was…
Today is the 14th annual World Autism Awareness Day, and Latham Centers joins the international community in coming together to Light It Up Blue in recognition of people with autism and those who love and support them. Autism-friendly events and educational activities take place all month, aiming to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism, foster worldwide support, and inspire a kinder, more inclusive world. Our staff is helping spread…
Latham Centers is happy to spread the word about CCYP’s Shape Your Cape Summit 2021. Cape Cod Young Professionals (CCYP) has announced that the two-day Virtual Summit will take place April 7th and 8th. CCYP’s invitation reads, “Join us as we continue to shape Cape Cod into a vibrant and fulfilling place to live and work for young…
Our 15th “LivingHealthy” audio podcast is live, and we’re especially proud of this latest Latham Centers Podbean production! In the podcast focused on friendships, Patrice Carroll and Katrina Fryklund talk with student Mia who provides some “spot-on” suggestions. Mia shares her perspective on navigating difficult friendships, the importance of safe friendships, and some key aspects…
Our friends at Cape Cod Healthcare have announced numerous opportunities to donate blood to help our families, friends, and neighbors. Cape Cod Healthcare will be holding a two-day Harwich Community Blood Drive on Monday, March 29th and Tuesday, March 30th at the Harwich Police Station. (Please see the details in the flyer – appointments are required). A list of all upcoming…
As we approach the one-year mark of Latham Centers’ Virtual Storytime, our team has marveled at the successes. More than 30 individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome between the ages of 8 and 22 have joined us each week to catch up with one another, discuss the good parts of their day and the bad, and read…
In our “#LathamStrong Celebration” last week, more than 75 people came together over Zoom to celebrate Latham Centers’ growth and progress in this extraordinary year – and to pay special tribute to our staff. Organized by the Children’s Program Director Team, the event marked one year to the day when staff secured campus and implemented…
Last week’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration in our Children’s Program featured the first-ever Latham Leprechaun! We’re not sure who had the biggest smiles – students, staff, or supervisor Rob S who brought the luck and the joy of the Irish throughout campus. Extra-special thanks to Monique Williams and her team for putting on an awesome…
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.