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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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Success Stories

Chris and Tanisha

In 1994, Chris became roommates with Direct Support Professional Tanisha and her husband and their new baby. Over the years the family grew to include two more children and a dog, while Chris thrived. In a home of his own with his roommates, Chris could maintain independence but get support

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Success Stories

James’s Success Story

James is a true knowledge-seeker.  Meet James. James has been with Jay Nolan Community Services since the beginning – for over 26 years, to be exact. Two decades seems like a long time, but time flies when you are always learning and exploring the world around you. In the clip

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Success Stories

Barbara’s Success Story

  One of the most notable success stories from the San Jose branch is Barbara. Barbara has been with us for over 10 years. With assistance from Jay Nolan’s staff, through time she has made many personal changes in her life that have allowed her to take a more proactive

Resources

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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

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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