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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

Success Stories

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Success Stories

Rob’s Success Story

Rob Townsend was born in Long Beach California. He grew up in Rancho Palos Verdes with his 3 brothers. Rob has a close relationship with his family and sees them often. Rob came to Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS) almost 30 years ago. He started out living in our group

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Success Stories

Miguel’s Success Story

Enthusiastic, creative, funny, loyal, playful and adventurous are just a few words to describe Miguel Acosta. When we first met Miguel he was in his second year of Junior High School. Miguel had been categorized as a challenging individual who required a 1 on 1 at all times due to

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Success Stories

Sabine’s Success Story

There are no set schedules and no constricting routines in Sabine’s life’s plan. The support she receives from her Jay Nolan staff is tailored to her needs and desires. Her life is her own, and with the help of her circle of support, she is ready to take on the

Resources

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News & Articles

How to Start a Rewarding Career as a Direct Support Professional

Are you searching for a meaningful career where you can make a real difference in people’s lives? Becoming a Direct Support Professional (DSP) might be the perfect opportunity for you. Direct Support Professional jobs are in high demand across the country, offering flexible schedules, competitive pay, and the chance to

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Resources

The Big Guide to Accessible Public Transportation in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County is a huge metropolitan area with vast distances between the places you want to go. Public transportation can be daunting, especially for people with mobility challenges. In fact, four-fifths of wheelchair users in the US and Canada report that their local public transportation system is difficult to