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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

Students at the Uniquely Abled Academy (UAA) getting a tour of a CNC machine workshop
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Griffin’s Journey as a CNC Machine Operator

Griffin Siroky, a 26-year-old, has been making significant progress at his workplace, Classic Wire Cut, since being hired as a CNC Machine Operator shortly after graduating from the Uniquely Abled Academy (UAA). Griffin’s immediate responsibilities when starting at CWC were overseeing parts on a few CNC EDM machines, which entails

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Kimi: A Beacon of Hope

Always a Strong Advocate Since graduating high school, Kimi has been with Jay Nolan with Community Facilitator services and has been a strong advocate for her needs and rights. Kimi is never afraid to be vocal about what she wants. As a long time member and representative of the JNCS

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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

Resources

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Celebrating National Caregivers Day

National Caregivers Day, celebrated on the third Friday of February, is a special occasion dedicated to recognizing the incredible efforts of caregivers who provide essential support to those in need. This year, it falls on Friday, February 21st, 2025. At Jay Nolan Community Services, we take the opportunity to honor

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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