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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

Rob’s Success Story

Rob Townsend was born in Long Beach California. He grew up in Rancho Palos Verdes with his 3 brothers. Rob has a close relationship with his family and sees them often. Rob came to Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS) almost 30 years ago. He started out living in our group

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Success Stories

Victoria’s Success Story

Victoria Nakash has been with Jay Nolan Community Services for over eleven years. Before coming to the agency, Vicki lived in a group home. Right from the start, Jay Nolan has helped her move into her own apartment with the support of her dedicated roommate. The change of environment and

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Success Stories

James’s Success Story

James is a true knowledge-seeker.  Meet James. James has been with Jay Nolan Community Services since the beginning – for over 26 years, to be exact. Two decades seems like a long time, but time flies when you are always learning and exploring the world around you. In the clip

Resources

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News & Articles

How to Start a Rewarding Career as a Direct Support Professional

Are you searching for a meaningful career where you can make a real difference in people’s lives? Becoming a Direct Support Professional (DSP) might be the perfect opportunity for you. Direct Support Professional jobs are in high demand across the country, offering flexible schedules, competitive pay, and the chance to

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Resources

Learning to Listen: Communication as the Foundation of Effective Support

Communication is the foundation on which relationships are built, and at Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS), relationships thrive because of the time and dedication of staff. The way an individual communicates is unique to each person. Taking the time to understand each other and building a rapport works to foster