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Deaf Services

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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Fostering Communication & Inclusion

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.

JNCS Deaf Services: Interpreting

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.

Want to learn more about our Deaf Services?

Please contact us at: deafservices@jaynolan.org

Interpretation support includes:

  • Autonomous/Self Advocacy requests
  • Meetings with service providers
  • Medical appointments
  • Community and social events
  • Other interpreter supports as requested

Support for Jay Nolan Employees:

  • Accessible trainings
  • Administrative appointments
  • Agency events
  • HR, payroll and benefits etc
  • Other interpreters supports as requested

Jay Nolan Deaf Services

From the Jay Nolan Blog

Jay Nolan Community Services is committed to providing quality individualized services to neurodiverse individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Check out our featured blog articles to learn how Deaf Services is making a difference in the community.

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Staff In the Spotlight: Kelvin (Deaf Services)

In this heartfelt video series, we introduce you to Kelvin, a dedicated staff member with Jay Nolan Deaf Services who brings his unique perspective as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) who uses sign language. Since joining the Jay Nolan team in 2024, Kelvin has experienced a profound transformation—shifting from a

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Expanding Deaf Services at Jay Nolan

Jay Nolan Community Services is expanding its renowned personalized services to include deaf individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Committed to their mission, Jay Nolan ensures that everyone has the right and opportunity to be a contributing member of their community through dedicated deaf services. Learn more about Deaf

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Empowering Deaf Plus Young Adults in LA: Resource Presentations Coming this Fall

[LOS ANGELES, CA] Jay Nolan Community Services announces four upcoming resource presentations specially designed to empower young adults who are Deaf Plus and their families. The presentations will take place in September and October 2023, offering valuable insights and resources to navigate the world of Deaf support services in Los