A Day in the Life of a DSP
What goes into being a Direct Support Professional (DSP)? In response to the question that so many ask; here is A Day in the Life of a DSP at Jay Nolan Community Services. Marisol and Ilene Many people assume a DSP’s role is either entirely hands on, or practically nonexistent. While there are variations in […]
Learning About Healthy Relationships: The Newest Class by Jay Nolan
Relationships and dating can be difficult in today’s world, which is why Jay Nolan Community Services is offering a class to help neurodiverse individuals navigate what healthy relationships look like for themselves and others. Relationships Are For Everyone Finding love and connection is a desire that most everyone seeks out and cherishes, even among individuals […]
Interview with JNCS Board Member Jason Freeman
This month, Jay Nolan Community Services welcomes our newest Board Member: Jason Freeman. We sat down with Jason for a quick interview about his decision to join the JNCS Board of Directors, his background, and what it service means to him. Here is what he had to say: You have had a very interesting career. […]
How AI Transforms Soft Skills Training for Individuals with Disabilities
In every job field there are the technical tasks required to fulfill that specific job. These include what you are trained on and learn day one going forward. But what many do not realize is there are additional ‘invisible’ skills that constitute a success in the workplace. These are called “soft skills” and they include […]
Jay Nolan Community Services Launches New Initiatives for Deaf+ Individuals and Families
Los Angeles, CA – Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS) is proud to announce the launch of a new initiative designed to provide Deaf+ adolescents and their families with access to the resources they need to succeed in their personal and professional lives through informational presentations and individualized plans. Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of […]
Self-Advocacy: What It Means and Why It Matters
Who can be a self-advocate? To answer this question, it is important to first define what self-advocacy means. The textbook definition is: “speaking up for oneself and one’s interests.” But for a self-advocate, it goes so much farther than that. Self-advocacy cannot have just one singular definition because the term represents something different for each […]
JNCS Now Offers Employment Soft Skills Training For Young Adults With Developmental Disabilities
[LOS ANGELES, CA] Jay Nolan Community Services, Inc. (JNCS) is excited to announce the Employment Soft Skills Training Program, an innovative 12-week training course for young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. In the United States, people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) have much lower employment rates than the general population. Lack of secure […]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) 2022
Every October, Jay Nolan Community Services celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) which draws attention to disability employment issues and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. This year’s theme, “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation,” highlights the essential role that individuals with disabilities play as valued and contributing members […]
Interview with Jessica Morrow: Supporting Individuals in Their Employment Journey
We sat down with Jessica Morrow, our Chief Program Officer and Director of Employment Services. Jessica provided insight into the services that assist individuals in finding the best employment opportunities for them. This month we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) which highlights all the contributions of American workers with disabilities. JNCS not only […]
Interview with June Getz: Supporting a Strong Workforce
We sat down with June Getz, the Chief Operating Officer at Jay Nolan Community Services, to learn about the importance of Human Resources to supporting a strong workforce in pursuit of our mission. How does your work relate to the mission of Jay Nolan Community Services? June: I feel we are contributing toward the mission […]