State Senator Julian Cyr, Financial Planner Trish Graham, and Librarian Nori Morganstein joined with Latham students (and students from around the country) for our June Virtual Storytime “Week Two.” Students have been very excited about the Storytime series featuring local professionals from many different careers, and the online sessions have been a great experience for…
As the 2019-2020 Latham School year came to an end and staff shifted into preparations for a modified year-end celebration and extended school year Summertide Program, Katrina Fryklynd, Director of National Outreach, reflected, “Positivity prevailed during the many weeks of Latham’s Virtual Learning programming!” Katrina wrote: “I have been involved in the creation of Latham…
Celebrating the 4th of July is the perfect time to talk about our kids and independence! We all want our kids to be more independent so how do we teach them while keeping their stress level at baseline? Keep learning consistent. Even if the first 50 times you see little progress, keep at it. Repetition…
Thank you to the Cape Cod Times for publishing a Public Service Announcement about Latham Centers in Monday’s newspaper! The half-page PSA was an exceptional opportunity for us to enhance awareness about Latham, and to shine an extra-bright light on our dedicated staff. In the PSA, we quote an appreciative parent: “I cannot reiterate enough…
Adult Services’ Gregory Powers has been named Supervisor of the Quarter! As Manager of Latham Centers’ Supported Community Living Program, Greg oversees two Supported Community Living (SCL) program models of individualized services: Independent Living, in which an adult with disabilities lives alone but is supported by Latham staff part-time; and Shared Living, a home care…
In our ninth LivingHealthy Podcast, PWS University, we dive into another set of questions sent to Latham Centers from parents who are continuing to adjust to everyday changes due to COVID-19. In the “Parent Questions – Summer Activities” audio podcast, Patrice and Katrina answer an inquiry from a parent who has no Extended School Year…
Since the beginning of April, Latham Centers has been hosting a Virtual Storytime on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings over Zoom. In May, many amazing influencers in the PWS community celebrated PWS Awareness Month with us during Storytime. In June, we have celebrated varied professions. Every one of our guest readers has an important role…
It seems like every day we get more information that changes the way we operate in this new normal. We want to make plans and promises and give our kids the routine and stability that they need. Unfortunately, new information or lack of information is keeping us from making those plans and keeping those promises.…
Children’s Services Residential Supervisor Cara Losapio has been named Latham Centers’ Supervisor of the Quarter! Cara was recognized for consistently going above-and-beyond in her work at Latham, and several of her peers nominated her for the award. Here are just a few excerpts from the nominations submitted by colleagues in the Children’s Services Program, clearly…
We’re excited to highlight more student work at Latham Centers with today’s focus on student achievement in a long-term vocational project. In our Virtual Learning program, students were challenged with a 15-module program created by staff entitled “My Dream Job.” Each student participating in Virtual Learning at home explored a special profession, and we’re so proud of our…
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.