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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

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Miles: Life After UAA

One of the things we are super proud of this year is being a part of the Uniquely Abled Academy (UAA)! This April, 10 more students graduated into careers of their own as certified CNC Machinists. To see a glimpse of their future, we caught up with Miles, who accepted

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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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Ilene’s Success Story

Having been a member of Ilene’s circle of support for over 11 years and she has not only touched my life, but the lives of all those she encounters. I have always been able to see the love she has for everyone around her. When we first met, she came

December 13, 2014 No Comments

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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

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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

May 26, 2021 No Comments