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Announcements

Jay Nolan Proudly Sponsors Austin Riley of Racing With Autism

[Los Angeles, CA – February 20, 2026] Jay Nolan Community Services is proud to announce its sponsorship of professional race car driver Austin Riley, the trailblazing athlete behind Racing With Autism. Recognized as the first professional race car driver with autism, Austin will join as a special guest at Jay Nolan’s annual Autism Acceptance Picnic on April 18th, 2026 at

Success Stories

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Success Stories

Chris’ Success Story

Chris Kafer has received services from Jay Nolan Community Services for over 30 years. In the early 90’s, Chris transitioned form Jay Nolan’s group homes to supported living, where Chris moved into his own home. Chris has been living independently in his own home since! He has long standing roommates,

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Success Stories

Kimi’s Success Story

Meet Kimi: A leader and a free spirit Say hello to Kimi, one of the brightest individuals supported through Jay Nolan Community Services. In the clip above, Kimi explains the value of independence and the importance of having access to quality support to pursue her interests and live a life

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Success Stories

Anne Marie and Charlotte

Anne Marie and Charlotte are a great example of what Jay Nolan Community Services does so well. For over 30 years, they have been roommates through our Supported Living program and thrived together. Anne Marie got the independence with guidance she wanted in a living situation but also gained so

Resources

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Resources

Support Animals 101 for People with Developmental Disabilities

Animals provide companionship, loyalty, unconditional love and affection for their owners. With September being National Service Dog Month, now is a great time to think about whether a support animal is right for you or your loved one. Here is a quick overview of everything you need to know about

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Resources

What Causes Autism?

What causes autism in individuals? It was really not that long ago that the answer to this question would have been “we don’t know.” For the first time, modern research is now delivering answers on autism. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is complex, and through much research we learned there is