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Bringing the Uniquely Abled Academy to the Bay Area

(Cupertino, CA) Jay Nolan Community Services is proud to announce the successful launch of the Uniquely Abled Academy (UAA) in partnership with De Anza College, bringing a transformative high-tech manufacturing training program for neurodiverse adults to the Bay Area for the first time. This summer, a cohort of nine students completed a rigorous 12-week, full-time training program at De Anza

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Debbie’s Success Story

In October of 2019, Debbie was welcomed into the Jay Nolan family. Since then Debbie has gotten the love and care she deserves while finally being given a voice. When she first arrived, her support staff sat down and built a path with her while also becoming actively involved with

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Gabe’s Success Story

The moment I first laid eyes on Gabe, I knew he was going to change my life. Little did I know that a few years later he would become a very important part of my family, and my life. I met Gabe when he was four years old; he was

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Finding Independence

Empowered by her Jay Nolan supports, Juanita has created an independent life where she can do the things that she likes, without constant supervision or anyone telling her what to do. Her mother cannot be more pleased. Juanita lives in a home of her own and is surrounded by a

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How Common is Autism?

How Common is Autism? Autism statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identify around 1 in 68 American children as on the autism spectrum, and 1 in 42 of this stat are boys – an increase of almost 10 times the prevalence in the past 40

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Innovations in Supporting Neurodiverse Mental Health

“This year’s Mental Health Awareness Month emphasizes the critical need to address the unique mental health requirements of neurodiverse individuals. Providing individualized support is crucial for enhancing the well-being of every community member, both mentally and emotionally. Additionally, there are various tools and technologies specifically developed to meet the mental