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Abigail Hanscom
Education

September 20, 2017 By Editor

Abigail Hanscom

Abby Hanscom has worked in the field of special education since starting as a special education teacher in the Framingham Public Schools in 1994.  She has held positions as a learning center teacher, curriculum specialist, special education administrator at the middle school level, and Assistant Director of Student Services at the District level.  Since 2011, […]

Filed Under: PLAT Program Advisors Tagged With: Lesley University, Abigail Hanscom, Framingham Public Schools, curriculum specialist, administrator, Assistant Director, Westwood Public Schools, Superintendent, adjunct faculty, Special Education, Director

Jeffrey A. Keilson
Adult Services

May 18, 2016 By Editor

Jeffrey A. Keilson

Jeff has 40 years experience working with elders, peoples with autism, people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, people with brain injuries, and persons with mental health needs and their families. His experience is focused on developing and evaluating comprehensive local and state-wide systems of services and supports, including family supports, residential, day and employment, […]

Filed Under: PLAT Program Advisors Tagged With: elders, developmental disabilities, Senior Vice-President, Advocates, human- services, Rewarding Work Resources, non-profit, Director, Lindemann Mental Health Center, Assistant Commissioner, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Gunnar Dybwad Leadership Award, Disability Rights Advisory Committee, autism, Inc.

David L. Yas, Esq.
Legal

June 14, 2016 By Editor

David L. Yas, Esq.

David L. Yas is the President of NE500 Clubs, a high-level business collaborative comprised of lawyers, accountants, and other trusted advisors.  He is also the founder of the NE500 Clubs Special-Needs and Elder Care Consortium.  David consults with the members of the organization on business development, personal branding, and marketing.  Prior to this position, he […]

Filed Under: PLAT Program Advisors Tagged With: Federation for Children with Special Needs, Vinfen and Family Services, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, University of Pennsylvania, NE500 Clubs, Boston University, Elder Care Consortium, CNN, business development, CNBC, personal branding, NPR Radio, marketing, New England Press Association, Morgan Stanley, Milton Academy, autism research organizations, town of Sharon, 2013 Boston Marathon attack, The Boston Podcast, financial plan, New England Center for Children, Boston Globe

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Two Oliver Ames High School Students Obtain Internship Positions with Bristol Probate and Family Court

EASTON — Superintendent Lisha Cabral and Principal Kelly Cavanaugh are pleased to share that two Oliver Ames High School Transition Program students have obtained internship positions with the Bristol Probate and Family Court through the AutismHigher Education Foundations (AHEF) Paralegal Assistant Training (PLAT) Program. Bristol Probate and Family Court is one of 25 courts that […]

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