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Announcements

Luz Chavez Promoted to Chief Program Officer

We’re excited to announce the promotion of Luz Chavez to Chief Program Officer (CPO). Luz has served as our Northern California Regional Director, where she has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to advancing our mission. “Luz’s ability to combine strategic thinking with a genuine passion for people has transformed how we deliver programs. Her leadership

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Success Stories

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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

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Success Stories

Destination: Famous! Grace’s Journey Towards Making Her Brand

Nearly two years ago, Grace Hawker wrote, filmed, edited, and uploaded to YouTube her first ever video reviewing a popular movie. Her review of the original 1996 movie, Space Jam, was a big hit with the YouTube community. Grace has always loved movies and after seeing examples of others posting

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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

Resources

Left: woman in a wheelchair boarding a bus; Right: Freeway leading to the city of Los Angeles
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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Resources

5 Ways to Celebrate Autistic Pride Day

Recognized on June 18th, Autistic Pride Day celebrates the unique strengths, talents, and experiences of individuals on the autism spectrum. This day is celebrated as an autistic community event: it originated from and is still led by people with autism, and serves as a powerful reminder to promote acceptance, understanding,