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Looking Towards The Future

Video thumbnail featuring JNCS CEO Edward Amey wearing a grey button down in front of a poster of Jay Nolan's Key Results. Text reads: "Looking Toward the Future"

Jay Nolan is gearing up for an exciting future, with plans to expand its reach and services over the next five to seven years. The organization is dedicated to bringing its customized, person-centered services to underrepresented communities, including Korean and Spanish-speaking community and the deaf community. This video highlights Jay Nolan’s commitment to delivering essential […]

Joel’s Success Story

Video thumbnail of Joel, a young latino man, holding up a poster that he made for a school project. Text reads: Unlicking Happiness With The Right Support"

Since starting JNCS services, Joel become much livelier and happier. During the lockdown, when he didn’t have the opportunity to talk with someone or interact with others, he often became frustrated, angry, or just sad. Independent Living Services (ILS) at Jay Nolan has given Joel back his self-confidence. Companionship and reassurance from his support staff […]

Paid Internship Program (PIP)

Video Thumbnail of two people sitting in an office cubicale: a young man in a light blue button down shirt and a woman in a black and white polka dot dress. Text reads: "Paid Internship Program (PIP)"

Through the Paid Internship Program (PIP) with Jay Nolan, participants don’t just get a paycheck, they get on-the-job work experience and skills that matter. Our job coaches assist with training soft skills future employers look for to set them up for successful lifelong careers of their choice. This year, David and Jonathan jump-started their careers […]

Finding Your Passion

Video Thumbnail featuring a Caucasian woman in a light blue tank top lifting an exercise bar at a gym class. Text reads: "In Pursuit of Your Passion"

What sparks your passion? That’s one of the most important questions we ask of the individuals we support. A life lived well represents a life that is characterized by happiness, challenges, achievements, exploration. And here at Jay Nolan, we support people to find and engage in the passions they enjoy so that the life they […]

Communication and ASL at Jay Nolan

Video thumbnail featuring a group of people standing in a circle and signing the ASL sign for love to each other. Text reads: ASL & Effective Communication"

Jay Nolan Community Services prioritizes effective communication by investing in ASL interpretation services and other relevant support services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. This commitment ensures that we meet people where they are, respecting their culture and language needs. By doing so, we are able to better support each person in […]

Circles of Support

For forty-seven years, Jay Nolan Community Services has invested in the power of the Circle of Support, with the individual at its center. We believe that it is in the power of relationships that a community embraces all its members. And in such a community of diversity and inclusion, all members have the opportunity to chart […]

Miles: Life After UAA

Video Thumbnail featuring a young Caucasian man in a black t-shirt standing by his car with the drivers side door open. Text reads: "Life After UAA"

One of the things we are super proud of this year is being a part of the Uniquely Abled Academy (UAA)! This April, 10 more students graduated into careers of their own as certified CNC Machinists. To see a glimpse of their future, we caught up with Miles, who accepted a position with a well-respected […]

A Quality Life Through Quality Support

Video Thumbnail featuring a mom, dad, and daughter sitting on a couch in their home. Text reads: "Quality of Life, Quality Support"

Sabine received services from Jay Nolan Community Services for over 12 years, benefiting greatly from their wrap-around independent living program. This support has allowed her to live independently with some support from staff, giving her a greater sense of autonomy. The quality of staff at Jay Nolan has been exceptional, providing Sabine with a caring […]

Creativity At Its Best

Sonique lets her creative energy flow. Her house is an expression of her passion for art: as soon as you walk up, you can see her colorful mosaics in the yard and her paintings hanging on the walls. Sonique’s art style is as vibrant and full of life as her own personality. As her staff […]

Business Owner. Artist. Creator.

Video Thumbnail featuring a young Asian man in a blue Dodgers hoodie and cap. He has his arms crossed and is smiling. Text reads: "Business Owner. Artist. Creator."

Hunter runs his own art business called Hunter Larkin Art. The artist gained a lot of experience while working for a print shop. So, when he acquired a printing press, he knew it was time to start a shop of his own. With help through customized employment services at Jay Nolan, he began the business selling […]