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Bringing the Uniquely Abled Academy to the Bay Area

(Cupertino, CA) Jay Nolan Community Services is proud to announce the successful launch of the Uniquely Abled Academy (UAA) in partnership with De Anza College, bringing a transformative high-tech manufacturing training program for neurodiverse adults to the Bay Area for the first time. This summer, a cohort of nine students completed a rigorous 12-week, full-time training program at De Anza

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Destination: Famous! Grace’s Journey Towards Making Her Brand

Nearly two years ago, Grace Hawker wrote, filmed, edited, and uploaded to YouTube her first ever video reviewing a popular movie. Her review of the original 1996 movie, Space Jam, was a big hit with the YouTube community. Grace has always loved movies and after seeing examples of others posting

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Jennifer’s Success Story

Being part of our Supported Living program means more than just going through the motions of a daily routine. For people like Jennifer Szedny, support from Jay Nolan staff means having the support to do the things she loves. Jennifer (who goes by “Jennie”) is a very active and busy

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Miles: 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

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Learning the Signs

Learning the Signs of Autism in Children Have you ever asked “Do I have Autism?” Learning the early signs of autism and seeking intervention services is important for parents and people to know. The most recent research supports that appropriate screening can determine whether your child is at risk for

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2023 Sensory-Friendly Events in Los Angeles

We’ve put together a handy list highlighting upcoming sensory-friendly events in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. This list includes events that are accessible and inclusive to people on the autism spectrum and individuals with other developmental and/or intellectual disabilities who have sensory needs. This list gets updated every quarter to