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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

October 16, 2025 No Comments

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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

December 12, 2019 No Comments
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Bobby’s Success Story

At age 59, Bobby moved to a new apartment in San Pedro, CA and it feels like a new chapter in his life has begun. His new home is right next to the ocean and is also closer to where his mom lives: a perk that helped strengthened their relationship.

December 20, 2023 No Comments
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Kimi: A Beacon of Hope

Always a Strong Advocate Since graduating high school, Kimi has been with Jay Nolan with Community Facilitator services and has been a strong advocate for her needs and rights. Kimi is never afraid to be vocal about what she wants. As a long time member and representative of the JNCS

August 20, 2020 No Comments

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2025 Self-Advocacy Conferences & Events

As we move into 2025, the landscape for self-advocacy and neurodiversity continues to expand with numerous conferences and events designed to empower individuals with disabilities and their families. These gatherings provide invaluable opportunities for learning, networking, and advocating for disability rights. Here are some of the key events to look

March 12, 2025 No Comments
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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 Many ideas about autism are outdated and have been disproven.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

June 14, 2019 No Comments