Jay Nolan 50th anniversary logo with orange number 50 and blue text Jay Nolan community services and years 1975-2025

Featured Story

Close up of Racing with Autism's 2026 racecar with the Jay Nolan Community Services logo on it as a sponsor
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

February 23, 2026 No Comments

What's New

Sign Up

Success Stories

Edgar arranging bread on a pan while in uniform at his workplace
Success Stories

Edgar’s Success Story

Edgar started his first job at Corner Bakery as a dishwasher and sandwich maker with job coaching from JNCS staff 100% of the time. After a year and a half he only needed 20% coaching at work. However, he relied on staff to provide transportation to and from work. He

January 15, 2018 No Comments
James smiling at the camera
Success Stories

James’s Success Story

James is a true knowledge-seeker.  Meet James. James has been with Jay Nolan Community Services since the beginning – for over 26 years, to be exact. Two decades seems like a long time, but time flies when you are always learning and exploring the world around you. In the clip

December 23, 2019 No Comments
Featured: Blog

The Importance of Accessibility – Val’s Success Story

No matter what a person’s age or stage in life is, moving into a new apartment is an accomplishment worthy of celebration. For Valerie, it’s not just a place to live, it’s a home that is accessible to her and customized to fit her needs. Navigating From the 3rd Floor

March 27, 2025 No Comments

Resources

A woman in a red shirt sitting on a couach and holding a small black dog.
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

August 26, 2022 No Comments
A woman in a pink shirt poining to a screen on an assissted communications device to show something to another woman wearing while sitting next to her.
Resources

Learning to Listen: Communication as the Foundation of Effective Support

Communication is the foundation on which relationships are built, and at Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS), relationships thrive because of the time and dedication of staff. The way an individual communicates is unique to each person. Taking the time to understand each other and building a rapport works to foster

April 14, 2022 No Comments