October 2024 - Jay Nolan Community Services

National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2024

Poster for NDEAM 2024 including a black two lane road n a white background leading to a series of images of individuals with disabilities working jobs. Text reads "Access to Good Jobs For All".

Every October, Jay Nolan celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to recognize the contributions of workers with disabilities and promote inclusive employment practices. The theme of NDEAM 2024 is ‘Access to Good Jobs for All,’ which focuses on creating better employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Jay Nolan’s mission is supporting people […]

Soft Skills Employment Training Program Graduation

Four young adults (two male and two female) hold up their graduation certificates from the JNCS Soft Skills Employment Preparation Training Program.

LOS ANGELES, CA: Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS) proudly announces the successful graduation of the second cohort of its Soft Skills Employment Preparation Training Program. This innovative initiative was aimed at empowering young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to secure and maintain meaningful employment. Launched in 2023 with funding from the Department of Developmental Services […]

Everyday Food Safety Tips

a pair of hands washing various vegetables in a metal sink.

With the holidays just around the corner, many of us will be spending more time in the kitchen, preparing meals and sharing food with family and friends. Foodborne illnesses can happen anytime, but the risk increases during the holidays when more people are cooking and handling food. Whether you are planning a festive holiday spread, […]