Pleasant September Greetings from JNCS Executive Director Edward Amey
Pleasant September Greetings! With the mornings starting off cooler and the days becoming milder, we know fall is on its way. Summer went by so fast and September is already here! Fall brings anticipation for harvest, and gratitude for all we have been blessed with. One of those great blessings is our amazing Direct Support […]
JNCS Thanks California Legislators For Their Continued Support
Last month, Jay Nolan Community Services and the L.A. Coalition of Service Providers gathered together to give thanks to legislators Senator Henry Stern, Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian and Assemblymember Chris Holden who went above and beyond this year to support the people served by Regional Centers. The importance of their continued support and the impact their […]
We have three weeks left to persuade our leaders to leave no one behind.
Governor’s May Revise offers relief for some regional center consumers, but leaves most people out. We have three weeks left to persuade our leaders to leave no one behind. For everyone who relies on services through Regional Centers, the May Revise to the Governor’s Budget is one of the most important events of every year. It […]
JNCS Welcomes Incoming Director Edward Amey
Los Angeles, CA — Jay Nolan Community Services, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that provides customized support services to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, is pleased to announce the selection of Edward Amey as incoming Executive Director, to succeed retiring Executive Director, Jeffrey Strully. “We are very fortunate to have someone of Edward’s experience […]
Executive Director, Jeffrey Strully Retires
Jay Nolan Community Services** announced today that its Executive Director, Jeffrey Strully, will retire on December 31, 2018, after 25 years of dedicated service. The board expresses its tremendous gratitude to Mr. Strully for his years of service, vision and leadership. “Jeff Strully has played a crucial role in the development and success of Jay […]
Celebrating the Life of “Connie” Constance Jeffs
After serving Connie for 19 years in our Supported Living program, Connie passed away peacefully in her own home on September 21, 2017. She was surrounded by people who cared about her and her cat Lucy. Connie was a feisty, strong willed, independent woman. Connie valued her independence and living in her own home above […]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2016
Celebrating Disability Over 70 Years of Inclusion Reflecting the important role disability plays in workforce diversity, this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) theme is “#InclusionWorks.” Observed each October, NDEAM celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and educates about the value of a diverse workforce inclusive of their skills and talents. NDEAM dates […]
Message from JNCS Executive Director on San Bernardino
On December 10th all across California people with developmental disabilities will be in the streets and in the public meeting spaces along with their families, friends, and those who serve them. This date was circled long ago for rallies to bring greater public attention to the plight of nearly 300,000 of California’s most vulnerable citizens. […]
JNCS Congratulates Josefina Galvez
JNCS Congratulates Josefina Galvez On Being Awarded The La Rocca Award Josefina Galvez has worked for Jay Nolan Community Services for over five years. Josephina has demonstrated her commitment to assuring that young people with disabilities have the same opportunities to live and play in their communities just like any other child. Josephina has a […]
Bill would yield needed funding increase for developmental services
In August, when the Legislature’s special session on health care and developmental services was in still in session, we criticized Democratic leaders for not bringing forward good bills by their Republican colleagues. Now, with more than two months of hindsight under our belts, that obviously partisan inaction looks even worse. If Senate Bill X2-4, by […]