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Announcements

Celebrating Our Outstanding Award Winners

At Jay Nolan Community Services, we believe in recognizing those who go above and beyond to make a difference. This month, we are proud to celebrate the incredible Jay Nolan staff whose dedication, compassion, and leadership inspire us all. Key Results Awards: For one year only as a special celebration in honor of our 50th Anniversary, we gathered nominations from

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

Kimi’s Success Story

Meet Kimi: A leader and a free spirit Say hello to Kimi, one of the brightest individuals supported through Jay Nolan Community Services. In the clip above, Kimi explains the value of independence and the importance of having access to quality support to pursue her interests and live a life

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Griffin’s Journey as a CNC Machine Operator

Griffin Siroky, a 26-year-old, has been making significant progress at his workplace, Classic Wire Cut, since being hired as a CNC Machine Operator shortly after graduating from the Uniquely Abled Academy (UAA). Griffin’s immediate responsibilities when starting at CWC were overseeing parts on a few CNC EDM machines, which entails

Resources

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Resources

Support Animals 101 for People with Developmental Disabilities

Animals provide companionship, loyalty, unconditional love and affection for their owners. With September being National Service Dog Month, now is a great time to think about whether a support animal is right for you or your loved one. Here is a quick overview of everything you need to know about

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News & Articles

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