At last week’s Community Meeting at Latham School, aspiring student leaders spoke about why they should serve as members of the Student Government. Their speeches were a special part of the monthly Community Meeting – an hour-long event our students look forward to. Each month, staff honor students (and fellow staff) who have had an…
A 15-year-old family member of a student at Latham Centers has created an inaugural tennis tournament for the benefit of our residential school. Rufus McCleery, who will be a Freshman at Tabor Academy in the fall, is organizing the USTA-sanctioned “Latham Open” together with his friend Oliver Prantis, a sophomore at Sturgis Charter School. The…
A recipe for a successful conference is one that has world class speakers, enthusiastic attendees, and a collective feeling of hope and positivity. Last weekend’s conference in Connecticut, “Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Bright Future,” was just that! It was an honor to co-chair this conference that brought the best professionals in the field of PWS to…
We’d like to thank everyone who attended, sponsored, and contributed to Latham Centers’ Donkey Wedding fundraiser on Saturday, May 11th, at Taylor-Bray Farm in Yarmouth Port. We couldn’t have asked for nicer weather for Esther and Esau to “get hitched,” and we are pleased to announce that over $13,000 was raised to support our Asinotherapy…
Latham Centers and the Mac Pact co-hosted a dynamic one-day conference entitled Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Bright Future last weekend in Connecticut. Approximately 120 parents, guardians, and professionals attended, and a variety of PWS specialists spoke about their experiences and areas of expertise. We will share additional conference highlights in upcoming blogs; today, we focus on…
Adult Services Case Manager/Vocational Counselor Debra Anderson submitted highlights from a recent outing: Eric T. and Matthew L. were thrilled to get up close and personal with the 2018 World Championship Boston Red Sox trophy at the Jonathan Bourne Library. The guys were also able to view Boston Championship rings from The New England Patriots,…
Brittni Kliment, Latham’s Director of Education, has been named Supervisor of the Quarter! Brittni was nominated for her “above and beyond work.” She is an exceptional department head as well as a community ambassador. One colleague noted that Brittni recently arranged a special tour of the Brewster Fire Department for a graduating student; he later…
In honor of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, we shared a “Tip of the Day” on social media throughout the month of May. Here are this week’s tips: People with PWS have a slow metabolism. It takes far fewer calories for them to gain weight than it does for a person without PWS. Always consult with…
Tomorrow, Latham Centers will co-host the 2nd Annual Prader-Willi Syndrome Conference entitled “A Bright Future.” The Mac Pact and Latham Centers would like to extend our deep appreciation to our Conference Sponsors, Levo Therapeutics, Millendo Therapeutics, and Soleno Therapeutics, who help make conferences like these possible, giving people in the PWS community an opportunity to…
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” – Elizabeth Andrews In today’s blog, Director of Development Heather Kelsey recognizes the contributions of the Donkey Wedding Planning Committee and the event-day volunteers whose combined efforts created this memorable fundraiser. Next week we will highlight our event sponsors and in-kind donors. I…
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.