Congratulations to the Newspaper Club staff who just published the February edition of the Latham Times! The student newspaper is a creative endeavor that shares students’ interests, talents, and research. It features photos taken by students, articles about sports and games, a student “Ask a Question” column, word-search, and school calendar of events. We’re so…
Latham Centers is committed to doing our part to spread the word out about the critical importance of the United States census. We’ve compiled key points below and hope you’ll join us in advocating for every person to respond. From the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund: What is the Census? The United States Constitution…
Rare Disease Day, the official international awareness-raising campaign for rare diseases, is the last day of February. The focus of the day is to raise awareness – not only for the general public, but also for decision-makers – about rare diseases and how they impact individuals and families. There are over 300 million people worldwide…
In a recent letter to staff, Adult Services Director Gina Sheehan reflected on “Independence,” one of Latham’s core values. Her encouraging message about the work being done here at Latham Centers will have meaning for all of us – and especially families, friends, and caregivers of someone with special needs: “At Latham, not a day…
Our 2020 “Donkeys-for-Good” fundraising event has been announced! Kick up your heels and join us at our Dance for Donkeys Celebration on April 19th. This unique fundraiser supporting Latham Centers’ donkey therapy program will celebrate the first Wedding Anniversary of our most beloved miniature donkey pair, Esther & Esau, who said “I do” at last year’s epic…
More than 20 of our Latham students have been working on a winter art therapy project. They made plaster molds of their faces, and through various mediums, students have been altering their masks to express themselves. When their masks are finished, each student presents to the group what their mask means to them. Here is…
Parents have asked for suggestions about information to be included on an IEP created for a child with Prader-Willi syndrome. Previous tips have outlined Food Safety and Clinical and Behavioral components; below is a list of Staff Support suggestions to include in the IEP. Staff Support Must always be within “eyeshot” and/or “earshot” of staff Constant close monitoring during all parts of…
Latham Centers has been selected to be a part of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program “designed to make it easy for customers to contribute to their local community while supporting the environment.” For the month of February, each time a $2.50 reusable Community Bag is purchased at the Stop & Shop located in Orleans, $1 will be donated…
In case you missed the Sunday Journal radio broadcast featuring an interview with Latham President Anne McManus, the link to the audio podcast is now available at CapeCod.com here. Anne shared highlights of Latham’s 50-year legacy (1970 to 2020) and vision for the future on the January 26th public affairs radio program. In the 17-minute Sunday Journal…
Children’s Services Residential Supervisor Dominic Monick was presented with Latham Centers’ “Supervisor of the Quarter” Award last week. In presenting the award to Dom, Latham President Anne McManus said, “Dom was nominated by his colleagues for his outstanding contribution, and it is well-deserved! I have had numerous opportunities to see Dom in action, and there always…
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.