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Luz Chavez Promoted to Chief Program Officer

We’re excited to announce the promotion of Luz Chavez to Chief Program Officer (CPO). Luz has served as our Northern California Regional Director, where she has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to advancing our mission. “Luz’s ability to combine strategic thinking with a genuine passion for people has transformed how we deliver programs. Her leadership

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Success Stories

Nick’s Success Story

One look at the smile on Nick Anderson’s face and you get a sense of just how fun loving and personable this young man is. Whether he is talking about his businesses—he has two—his love of the outdoors, his affinity for animals or his obsession with pizza, Nick is a

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John’s Success Story

I knock on the door of a single story duplex in Van Nuys, California, and I am greeted by a tall handsome man in his 30’s wearing a track suit. He welcomes me in and apologizes for his appearance. He is perspiring and seems slightly winded. As I walk into

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James’s Success Story

James is a true knowledge-seeker.  Meet James. James has been with Jay Nolan Community Services since the beginning – for over 26 years, to be exact. Two decades seems like a long time, but time flies when you are always learning and exploring the world around you. In the clip

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Resources

What is Autism?

When using any source of information about autism, it is vital to enquire what that source considers autism to be. Many ideas about autism are outdated and have been disproven. Many sources demonstrate a condescending attitude that rules out any possibility of learning from and with the real experts: people

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The Benefits of Customized Employment

Every October, we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) by encouraging conversation about the issues around employment for disabled workers. This year’s theme focuses on ‘Inclusion.’ For too long individuals with disabilities were kept out of the workforce. Every day, we acknowledge the prevailing uphill battle for inclusion and