Deaf Services efforts are to provide ancillary supports for individuals of Jay Nolan where language accessibility and supports are a cohesive part of their experience.
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Within Jay Nolan, Deaf Services is a designated space committed in identifying and collaborating with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) neurodiverse community and its Deaf community to ensure that access to language and culture is identified from the beginning with integrity for adolescents, young adults and adults.
D/HH and neurodiverse
With team collaboration and personalization, effective communication is the first step to ensuring an enriching experience for each individual receiving services. Deaf Services efforts are to provide ancillary supports for individuals of Jay Nolan where language accessibility is a cohesive part of an individual’s experience.
Efforts include:
D/HH and hearing Staff with effective ASL communication skill/competency to support those who are D/HH and neurodiverse.
In-house ASL interpreters to facilitate communication with different interpreting scenarios between the individual and/or their families and community.
Resources for Deaf/HH individuals and its neurodiverse community.
Jay Nolan Community Services seeks to provide adolescents, young adults/adults and their families with ancillary access to community resources and social and recreational opportunities.
Our in-house American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters help ensure that persons served and staff are able to fully participate in effective facilitated communication. Our interpreters are committed to providing the best possible service to our Deaf and neurodiverse community and their families and the D/HH workforce.
Our interpreting supports are available to our Jay Nolan Deaf/HH staff, Deaf and neurodiverse individuals and their families.
Our interpreting services can also be requested by external clients not affiliated with JNCS
A Guide to D/HH and Deaf and neurodiverse resources.
Whether you are a D/HH and neurodiverse individual or a family member seeking resources, our online resource guide is designed to support you in navigating your journey of individualized resources and supports
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