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2021 Direct Support Professional Recognition Week

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition week (September 12-18, 2021) celebrates and honors DSPs across the nation. DSPs are the heart and soul of our mission to help people with disabilities be empowered, included, and embraced in our communities. Jay Nolan Staff in the Spotlight This year, we want to highlight some of the absolutely amazing […]

The 5 Principles of Supported Living Explained

Infographic showing the 5 principles of supported living with an image of a woman in her home in the background.

Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS) offers a wide variety of services and resources that are customizable for each individual. One of these services is Supported Living Services. But what is Supported Living? And what makes it so important to the individuals we support? What is Supported Living Services? Supported Living at JNCS is an independent living […]

Mobility is Within Reach

JNCS Receptionist Mariela smiling from her seat at the front desk of the JNCS main office.

As we celebrate numerous events, days, and people this month, we cannot forget to celebrate May as National Mobility Awareness Month. No one understands or recognizes this better than our very own Mariela Linares, JNCS Receptionist (and Manager of First Impressions!). Meet Mariela Mariela, who has a disability that impairs her mobility, knows better than […]

Vaccination Making a Big Impact in the JNCS Community

a collage of three people receiving the COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 hit hard, and numerous businesses and organizations were impacted. Changes were made, especially at Jay Nolan Community Services, to better adapt to the situation at hand. It wasn’t easy, but our many incredible supported individuals and staff really stepped up to the challenge. JNCS persevered and came out a better and far stronger organization. […]

What It Means to Be an Ally for People with Developmental Disabilities

Staff and individuals served smiling at the camera from inside a kitchen.

What does an ally look like to you? Is it Batman’s sidekick, Robin? Is it players on a sports team? Or could it be that one person who sticks up for the little guy? Who says it can’t be all of them? How do you define an ally? Merriam-Webster defines an ally as “a person […]

Kimi: A Beacon of Hope

Kimi in an accessibility chair smiling at the camera

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 Open Advocacy Forum, she does […]