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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

James in COVID-19 protective gear posing in front of RiteAid
Success Stories

James: Pursuing the Life You Want in Uncertain Times

Thrilled to return to work In the midst of a global pandemic, James serves as a reminder to keep living the lives we choose and making everyday a great one. Due to COVID-19, James was out of work for 4 months and filled the time by working out, taking walks,

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Success Stories

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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Success Stories

Jennifer’s Success Story

Being part of our Supported Living program means more than just going through the motions of a daily routine. For people like Jennifer Szedny, support from Jay Nolan staff means having the support to do the things she loves. Jennifer (who goes by “Jennie”) is a very active and busy

Resources

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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

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Resources

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