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Announcements

Jay Nolan Proudly Sponsors Austin Riley of Racing With Autism

[Los Angeles, CA – February 20, 2026] Jay Nolan Community Services is proud to announce its sponsorship of professional race car driver Austin Riley, the trailblazing athlete behind Racing With Autism. Recognized as the first professional race car driver with autism, Austin will join as a special guest at Jay Nolan’s annual Autism Acceptance Picnic on April 18th, 2026 at

Success Stories

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Success Stories

Ernie’s Success Story

Ernie was a shy young man when he started receiving services from JNCS. With the support of his helpful staff and his loving family, Ernie started a small egg business. He now takes care of over 60 chickens and has a license to sell their eggs to the local Ridgecrest

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Success Stories

Nick’s Success Story

One look at the smile on Nick Anderson’s face and you get a sense of just how fun loving and personable this young man is. Whether he is talking about his businesses—he has two—his love of the outdoors, his affinity for animals or his obsession with pizza, Nick is a

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Success Stories

Martin’s Success Story

The Northridge community would not be the same without Martin “The Boss” Gottenbos  Known by his close friends as “The Boss,” Martin has been with JNCS for over 26 years. Years ago, Martin moved to an apartment in Northridge with the help of his Supported Living staff- or in his

Resources

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Resources

Navigating Special Needs Financial Planning

Planning for the financial future of a child with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is not just a financial necessity but a crucial step in securing their well-being and happiness. This journey can be daunting, but with the right knowledge and resources, families can ensure a secure and fulfilling future for

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Resources

What is Autism?

When using any source of information about autism, it is vital to enquire what that source considers autism to be. Many ideas about autism are outdated and have been disproven. Many sources demonstrate a condescending attitude that rules out any possibility of learning from and with the real experts: people