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Dharma Dreams Vocational Center is a nonprofit vocational and life skills program based in Hanover, Massachusetts, serving young adults ages 18–26 with moderate cognitive disabilities. Our mission is to help students build practical job skills, confidence, independence, emotional regulation, and workplace readiness through hands-on vocational training and supportive learning experiences. The program was created in response to the growing need for meaningful transition opportunities for young adults as they move beyond high school and into adulthood. Many families struggle to find programs that combine practical workforce preparation, life skills development, communication skills, confidence-building, and supportive real-world learning experiences. Dharma Dreams offers hands-on exposure to vocational areas such as landscaping and grounds maintenance, painting and surface preparation, workplace professionalism, entrepreneurship basics, and life skills training. Students also learn mind-body techniques that support focus, confidence, emotional regulation, stress management, and workplace success. Our introductory summer program, launching at the end of July, is designed to help students and families become familiar with the program and explore vocational interests before participating in longer-term programming. Long-term programming focuses on helping students develop greater independence, workplace readiness, responsibility, confidence, and practical trade skills through structured, hands-on learning experiences. Dharma Dreams Vocational Center aims to create supportive pathways toward greater independence, meaningful employment opportunities, and a stronger sense of purpose while helping young adults feel valued, capable, and connected to their future potential.

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A West Virginia murder suspect arrested in Braintree Friday will not fight a return to his home state to face the charges.Norfolk District Attorney spokesman David Traub <a href="http://www.wvgazettemail.com/article/20150914/GZ01/150919748/1419" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">recently told the Charleston Gazette-Mail</a> that Philip David Casto, 33, said in court Monday that he would not fight extradition back to West Virginia.Last Thursday, a 27-year-old woman was found dead in her Teays Valle home by her husband. Shortly after the murder was reported, Casto was named a suspect and was considered to be armed and dangerous by police in West Virginia.<a href="https://patch.com/massachusetts/braintree/man-wanted-west-virginia-homicide-case-arrested-braintree-0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">On Friday, </a>police in Braintree were informed that Casto was possibly in town. He was located at the South Shore Plaza and taken into custody that afternoon.Photo Credit: Braintree Police

A West Virginia murder suspect arrested in Braintree Friday will not fight a return to his home state to face the charges.

Norfolk District Attorney spokesman David Traub <a href="http://www.wvgazettemail.com/article/20150914/GZ01/150919748/1419" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">recently told the Charleston Gazette-Mail</a> that Philip David Casto, 33, said in court Monday that he would not fight extradition back to West Virginia.Last Thursday, a 27-year-old woman was found dead in her Teays Valle home by her husband. Shortly after the murder was reported, Casto was named a suspect and was considered to be armed and dangerous by police in West Virginia.

<a href="https://patch.com/massachusetts/braintree/man-wanted-west-virginia-homicide-case-arrested-braintree-0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">On Friday, </a>police in Braintree were informed that Casto was possibly in town. He was located at the South Shore Plaza and taken into custody that afternoon.Photo Credit: Braintree Police

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