What is Digital Accessibility?
The third Thursday of May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). This awareness day focuses on highlighting the importance of digital accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities and impairments. What is Digital Accessibility? Digital Accessibility is the concept of making digital tools accessible by everyone. This includes websites, mobile apps, video and audio, electronic […]
Students With Autism Launch CNC Machining Careers After Graduating From The Uniquely Abled Academy (UAA)
(SANTA CLARITA, CA) On the afternoon of April 8, ten students with autism graduated from the Uniquely Abled Academy (UAA), a program which teaches young adults with high functioning autism to be entry-level CNC machinists. Within the first 2 weeks after graduating, 8 out of 10 students were extended job offers. These statistics provide a […]
The Shift from “Autism Awareness” to “Autism Acceptance”
Autism Acceptance Month is celebrated every April. This awareness month promotes the acceptance and inclusion of people on the autism spectrum in all aspects of daily and communal life. The Shift from “Awareness” to “Acceptance” Explained The Autism Society held the first National Autism Awareness month in 1970 with a focus on spreading information about […]
Giving Back to Our Community
When it comes to loved ones, there is no limit on the lengths each and every one of us would go to ensure they were well taken care of. Jay Nolan Community Services offers dedication and resources to all our supported individuals. One reason JNCS is able to provide such individualized and personal programs and […]
Celebrating Together: Glo And Serenity
During the holiday season, there is nothing more important than friends, family, and loved ones. The staff at Jay Nolan feel the exact same way. It’s the time of spreading cheer and joy to everyone around us. For many in the workforce, a job is simply that; a job. But for the hardworking direct support […]
How Person Centered Planning Works
Among the numerous services that Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS) provides, Person-Centered Planning is one of the most vital. As an organization that works with people, we believe it should be those individuals we support who have a say in the type of services they receive. With Person-Centered Planning (PCP), individuals at Jay Nolan have […]
APSE and the Value of Employment First
Jay Nolan Community Services is proud to be a member of the Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE). APSE is an incredible movement entirely about advocating for the employment of individuals with disabilities, as they say: “Real jobs for real pay for all people with disabilities.” What is Employment First? Often times, employment isn’t […]
In Loving Memory of Martin “The Boss” Gottenbos
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear friend Martin “The Boss” Gottenbos (August 1968-October 2021). Martin has joined his beloved Father Donald, and Mother Joan.⠀ ~Martin G. “AKA Da Boss” “An Angel has earn his Wings and Flew home to Paradise on October 8th 2021 at 12:05PM” (RIP) […]
The Benefits of Customized Employment
Every October, we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) by encouraging conversation about the issues around employment for disabled workers. This year’s theme focuses on ‘Inclusion.’ For too long individuals with disabilities were kept out of the workforce. Every day, we acknowledge the prevailing uphill battle for inclusion and recognize the beauty and benefit […]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) 2021
America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. This year’s theme, “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,” reflects the importance of ensuring that people […]
