March Greetings from CEO Edward Amey

Dear Jay Nolan Families and Community, As we reach the one-year mark of the pandemic related effects in California, we have persevered during this significant time of uncertainty and anxiety. JNCS remained committed to providing community supports with everyone’s safety as a top priority. As we move into spring 2021, with three vaccines in production […]

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Every March, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month seeks to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life. #DDawarenessMonth For this special awareness month, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) partners with other agencies and individuals across America to create a social media campaign that highlights […]

What It Means to Be an Ally for People with Developmental Disabilities

What does an ally look like to you? Is it Batman’s sidekick, Robin? Is it players on a sports team? Or could it be that one person who sticks up for the little guy? Who says it can’t be all of them? How do you define an ally? Merriam-Webster defines an ally as “a person […]

California COVID-19 relief package information

Last week, the California Legislature approved an immediate relief and stimulus package for families and businesses hit hardest by the COVID-19 recession. Here is how it may affect certain JNCS families, clients, and staff. (Source: the website of Senator Bob Wiechowski): The package offers $7.6 billion in assistance in the form of fee relief, stimulus […]