Residents from Peter Cooper and their teammates on the Greater New Bedford Whalers flag football team competed at the Special Olympics State Games last month. The Whalers participated in 3 games on Saturday, November 17th at Franklin High School. We are so proud of our Special Olympians – CONGRATULATIONS ON A TERRIFIC SEASON, GREATER NEW BEDFORD WHALERS! …
We are thrilled with all of the amazing feedback we have received from our new video. Several people have asked what inspired us to make the second installment of “And they said my child would never”, and the answer is simple: the kids inspired us and continue to inspire us every day. There are so…
To raise awareness about Latham Centers’ Asinotherapy Program, we’ve launched this entertaining and informative blog series featuring our six miniature donkeys: Esther, Esau, Moonbeam, Curley, Angus, and Jake. Be sure to check in regularly to learn about our donkeys and the important role they play at Latham Centers. Moonbeam the miniature donkey is a rugged…
When some of our staff members viewed Latham Centers’ new video, “And they said my child would never…”, they were moved to tears. The 3-minute video tells a story of hope for families of children diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), a life-threatening genetic disorder with no known cure. For anyone who has ever wondered “What’s behind the privet hedge”…
The Latham Hawks flag football team completed their season last month with a second-place victory at the Special Olympics State Tournament! The kids did a great job the entire day — despite frigid temperatures and playing on a field covered with snow. Congratulations to our Latham School students on a job well done! Special thanks…
Latham Centers is a proud member of maaps (the Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools), and we’re pleased to share an article entitled Personalized Learning for Exceptional Students, which highlights the ways some of our colleagues at other special education schools in Massachusetts inspire their learners. Written by James Major, Executive Director of maaps, the…
The writer, Derek Montecalvo, is a participant in Latham’s Adult Services Residential Program and has shared numerous articles on our blog about his experience “living and thriving” with Prader-Willi syndrome. Here, Derek reflects on a recent fundraiser for Special Olympics: Living Healthy and Happy with PWS By Derek Montecalvo On Sunday, December 2nd, I ran…
Latham Centers was represented at Special Olympics’ Jolly Jaunt fundraiser on Sunday. Our Assistant Director of Adult Services, Benjamin Mundy, shares his experiences below: “Every so often, the fates conspire to grant you an opportunity to give back to the community in a meaningful way. Sometimes, they get creative and add one or two twists…
Cape Cod Charitable FunRaisers’ (CCCF) Night of Gratitude celebration dinner was held last month at The Riverway restaurant in Yarmouth. CCCF is a non-profit organization that creates, organizes, and executes special events for the benefit of other 501c3 non-profits. Each year, CCCF beneficiary charities and top Last Gasp individual fundraisers are recognized at the Night…
Residential Manager Kayla Cox helped arrange a Hanukkah party Sunday evening to celebrate the holiday of some of our Jewish residents. Kayla said the dinner at Latham’s Harwich residence was very special; housemates and staff learned about the origin of Hanukkah, and family members joined the celebration. In the words of a friend, “May this…
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.