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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

February 23, 2026 No Comments

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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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Gabe’s Success Story

The moment I first laid eyes on Gabe, I knew he was going to change my life. Little did I know that a few years later he would become a very important part of my family, and my life. I met Gabe when he was four years old; he was

December 13, 2014 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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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

November 25, 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 Many ideas about autism are outdated and have been disproven.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