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Announcements

Celebrating Camille Watkins: A Legacy of Learning

After 18 remarkable years of service, we bid a bittersweet farewell to our beloved Training Manager, Camille Watkins, who is retiring at the end of August. Camille’s journey in the Training Department at Jay Nolan Community Services has been nothing short of extraordinary—marked by compassion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to empowering others. From her very first day, Camille brought

Success Stories

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Success Stories

Dan’s Success Story

For over 25 years, Dan has been living his best life in a home of his own with support through JNCS Supported Living services. He works at a job he loves, likes to go to museums, and is a valued member of his church congregation. A musician at heart, Dan

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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

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

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News & Articles

How to Support Autism Services This GivingTuesday

Make your calendar! November 30, 2021 is #GivingTuesday! This global day of giving is an excellent opportunity to support the causes you care about most. What is GivingTuesday? GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger

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The Benefits of Customized Employment

Every October, we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) by encouraging conversation about the issues around employment for disabled workers. This year’s theme focuses on ‘Inclusion.’ For too long individuals with disabilities were kept out of the workforce. Every day, we acknowledge the prevailing uphill battle for inclusion and