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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

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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Success Stories

Victoria’s Success Story

Victoria Nakash has been with Jay Nolan Community Services for over eleven years. Before coming to the agency, Vicki lived in a group home. Right from the start, Jay Nolan has helped her move into her own apartment with the support of her dedicated roommate. The change of environment and

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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

Resources

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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

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Resources

What Causes Autism?

What causes autism in individuals? It was really not that long ago that the answer to this question would have been “we don’t know.” For the first time, modern research is now delivering answers on autism. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is complex, and through much research we learned there is