3 Ways to Make the Holidays Better for Those In Need
The Holiday Season is once again upon us! And once again, Family Support Land will be sponsoring the gathering of toys for Spark of Love and food for the Santa Clarita Food Bank. For those of you that have no time to purchase gifts or bring in non-perishable food items, we offer you a chance […]
Be Part of A Huge Sacramento Rally to Highlight the Crisis in our System!
The Legislature returns from their month-long Summer Break for the last month of the 2015 Regular Legislative Session. They adjourn for the year of September 11th. But you should also take note that the two special sessions – including the Second Extraordinary Session that includes DDS issues – can continue during the coming months even […]
Jay Nolan Community Services Final Report On Education, Empowerment, and Employment for Success Grant
In 2012, Jay Nolan Community Services in partnership with Easter Seals was awarded a grant by the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities. The recently completed grant, called Education, Empowerment and Employment for Success, was designed to explore what it will take for young adults with developmental disabilities (ages 17-30) to have the same opportunities […]
Famous People And Celebrities With Autism Who Make A Difference
Jay Nolan Community Services Shares A Short History Of Famous People And Celebrities With Autism Who Have Made A Difference In Society. When a person is diagnosed on the Autism spectrum, society tends to focus on the differences and deficits of the person, rather than seeing the diverse and positive aspects of the individual. Despite […]
For ADA Anniversary: IRS Spotlights Tax Benefits and Services for People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON — Sunday, July 26th is the 25th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, and the Internal Revenue Service is marking the occasion by spotlighting a number of tax benefits and services that can help taxpayers with disabilities. ABLE Accounts This new program was passed by Congress in December. Under the law, states can […]
Changing the Future, Not Punishing the Past
When my oldest son was attending Junior High School, he had a bit of a struggle. Very early in Junior High he was labeled as having ADHD. I’ll get to that later. Every year was a struggle for Danny. Every semester he would barely move on to the following grade. He also had a really […]
11-Year-Old Autistic Student Charged with Felony Assault
After being grabbed at his middle school, Kayleb Moon-Robinson, an 11-year-old boy with Autism, pushed the officer off of him, resulting in a felony assault charge. In Lynchburg, Virginia, Kayleb Moon-Robinson, an African American, Autistic 11 year-old 6th grader, was first charged with disorderly conduct. After kicking over a trashcan, Kayleb was ordered to remain […]
It’s About TIME: Ending Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities
This year, the United States is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While the Act signifies improved conditions for persons with disabilities in the United States, we still have so much to do to achieve equality and justice. In fact, it is still legal in the United States for persons […]
Autism Acceptance Month at Jay Nolan Community Services
Jay Nolan Community Services celebrates Autism Acceptance Month in order to help everyone empower, support, and accept adults and children on the Autism Spectrum. Mission Hills, CA (PRWEB) April 14, 2015 While each month commemorates health diversity in order to raise awareness, April has come to represent those with Autism. During April, Jay Nolan Community […]
Healthy Workplace Relationships Focus of Mandt System Training At Jay Nolan Community Services
Jay Nolan Community Services introduces Healthier Family Relationships Training. Building Healthier Family Relationships Training is based on the Mandt System. Mission Hills, CA (PRWEB) March 31, 2015 For 40 years Jay Nolan Community Service (JNCS) has provided a myriad of support services, and thousands of opportunities for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental […]