Jay Nolan Community Services, Inc.

04/03/2026

❤️ Sponsor Spotlight ❤️

A huge thank you to Tarry Kang & Owen Hammer for sponsoring our upcoming Picnic coming up on April 18th at Griffith Park.

Tarry is not only a generous sponsor, but also a valued Jay Nolan board member whose support and leadership make a real difference in our community. We’re so fortunate to have you alongside us. Thank you for helping us make April 18th at Griffith Park a day to remember! ✨

04/02/2026

🍎 Autism & Nutrition: What Families Should Know

Mealtimes can be tricky for many individuals on the autism spectrum, from sensory sensitivities to limited food preferences. But nutrition can play an important role in overall health, energy, and well-being.

Our latest blog for breaks down some misconceptions about autism and nutrition including:

✔️ Food selectivity
✔️ The "Autism" diet
✔️ Why progress (not perfection) matters
✔️ Using food as a reward

👉 Read it here: https://jaynolan.org/autism-and-nutrition/

Shedding some light on some of the realities of autism and nutrition and empowering families to nurture their loved ones’ wellbeing.

04/01/2026

We’re honored to see ABC7 Los Angeles spotlight our partnership with Racing with Autism and Austin Riley, a multi‑time racing champion and the first professional race car driver with autism.

In less than three weeks, Austin will join our community to help celebrate at Jay Nolan Community Services’ annual Picnic in the Park, a reminder that inclusion means creating space for people to pursue their passions and be seen for their talents.

Autism Acceptance Month Picnic in the Park
🗓 April 18 , 2026
⏰ 12:00 –3:00 PM
📍 Crystal Springs Picnic Area in Griffith Park, Los Angeles

🔗 Read the ABC7 story:
https://abc7.com/post/austin-riley-racing-champion-first-professional-race-car-driver-autism-headline-los-angeles-picnic-park/18818813/

👉 RSVP here:
https://jaynolan.org/event/picnic-in-the-park-for-autism-acceptance-month/

Austin Riley turned heads on the track as the first professional race car driver with autism. Now, he'll celebrate Autism Acceptance Month at Griffith Park with families from across Southern California on April 18.

03/31/2026

✨ April means our Picnics in the Park are back aaand you’re invited!

Join Jay Nolan Community Services this April as we celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with two free, family‑friendly community picnics filled with food, fun, and connection.

📸 Featuring: Photos from last year’s amazing celebration!

🧺 NorCal Picnic
📅 Saturday, April 11 | ⏰ 12–3 PM
📍 Christmas Hill Park, Gilroy

🧺 SoCal Picnic
📅 Saturday, April 18 | ⏰ 12–3 PM
📍 Griffith Park, Los Angeles
⭐ Celebrity Guest Austin Riley of

Both events include free food, games and activities for all ages, music, and a welcoming space to celebrate neurodiversity and community.

👉 RSVP for either picnic at jaynolan.org/upcoming-events (link in bio🔗)

We can’t wait to picnic with you!

03/18/2026

The Racing with Autism team sent us this wonderful video thanking Jay Nolan Community Services and CEO Edward Amey for supporting Austin Riley at his recent race in Georgia.

Austin is an incredible championship racecar driver with autism, and we’re proud to support him as he does what he loves and shines on the track. Partnerships like this are about showing the world what's possible.

Watch Now: https://youtu.be/SVuZK5IBjJ0?si=OkI-xEujaYlr_69g

✨ And the best part? You can meet Austin in person!
Austin will be joining us at our Autism Acceptance Month Picnic in the Park on April 18 for a meet‑and‑greet and autographs.

We hope you’ll join us to celebrate autism, inclusion, and all the amazing things our community can do on and off the racetrack.

📅 April 18,
📍 Griffith Park in Los Angeles, CA
🎉 Free, family‑friendly, and open to the community
👉 Check our events tab to RSVP

A short thank you to Jay Nolan Commuity services from Racing With Autism and Jason Riley

03/17/2026

❤️ Sponsor Spotlight: GHJ

We are proud to recognize GHJ& as a sponsor of our Picnic in the Park celebrating on April 18!

GHJ& has generously supported this event every year since we began hosting it, and this marks their third consecutive year standing alongside Jay Nolan Community Services and the families we serve. Their continued partnership speaks volumes about their commitment to inclusion, community, and meaningful impact.

Thank you to the GHJ& team for helping us create a welcoming space for neurodiverse individuals and their families year after year! We are deeply grateful for your ongoing support.

RSVP to our upcoming picnic here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1399214911446573/

We look forward to seeing you there!

03/13/2026

Inclusion Matters. On and off the racetrack. 🏁

This weekend, our CEO is at the Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta in Braselton, GA to support Austin Riley and Racing With Autism, a partnership we’re proud to be part of as Jay Nolan Community Services.

We believe inclusion belongs everywhere, including high‑performance spaces like motorsport, where talent, focus, and teamwork are what matter most. Sponsoring Austin is one way we’re amplifying disability inclusion and expanding visibility for neurodiversity in our communities.

We’re also honored to welcome Austin as a special guest at our Autism Acceptance Picnic on April 18 at Griffith Park!

💬 Comment ‘champion’ to get an invite sent to your DMs

03/10/2026

💬 “Is camp really covered by the Regional Center?”

Yes. ✅
 
If your child receives services through the California Regional Center system, tuition for Jay Nolan Summer Camp is fully covered. That means your child can enjoy a safe, inclusive sleepaway camp experience without financial stress.
 
Our goal is simple:
✨ Remove barriers
✨ Create belonging
✨ Give kids of all abilities a joyful camp experience
 
📅 July 26–31, 2026
👧🧒 Ages 8–13
✅ ACA accredited for safety & quality
 
Talk to your case manager about Jay Nolan Camp. Mention: Vendor | Subcode: SRA

💬 Comment “camp” for more info sent to your DM’s!

03/07/2026

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: a time to celebrate the people, voices, and contributions that make our communities stronger.
 
At Jay Nolan, our philosophy is simple and unwavering:

✨ All people have Unique capabilities and gifts
✨ All people need a sense of belonging to their family and to their community
✨ All people have the right to be heard and have their ideas acknowledged
✨ All people can live in their own homes with the proper support and assistance
✨ All people have the ability to contribute to their families and to their communities
✨ All people should be treated with dignity and respect, and have their privacy protected
✨ Relationships and trust are equally fundamental for a sense of inclusion to happen
✨ For all persons, self-advocacy and empowerment should be promoted and honored
✨ All people have the right to be free from pain, coercion, and cruelty inflicted by others
 
This month (and every month), we honor the individuals we support by continuing to build communities where everyone has the opportunity to contribute.

❤️ Thank you for standing with us in advancing acceptance, dignity, and inclusion.
 

02/25/2026

🏕️Jay Nolan Summer Camp is back!!

We are super excited to welcome back campers for our 2026 summer session: July 26-31st, 2026 in Wrightwood, CA. It’ll be here before you know it! This year we are making a few awesome updates to our camp, here goes:

👉 Camper ages: 8-13 years old
👉 New Counselor in Training (CIT) program for teens ages 14-15
🌟 Now certified by the American Camp Association (ACA)

Spread the word about California’s most inclusive sleepaway summer camp to friends and family. Enrollment is now open. Scholarships are available! ❤️

We can’t wait to make this the best summer yet!

02/23/2026

We’re incredibly excited to share this: Jay Nolan Community Services is sponsoring race car driver Austin Riley of and our logo is on his 2026 race car! 🌟
 
Our CEO Edward Amey made the journey to Toronto last week to attend the big racecar reveal and to support the team. This partnership is about autism empowerment and visibility. Representation matters… especially in places people don’t always expect to see it. 
 
And the best part: Austin will be joining our community as a special guest at our Autism Acceptance Picnic 🧺

📍 April 18, 2026  (Griffith Park, LA)
 
If you’re raising an autistic child/teen/young adult: we hope this reminds you that there are so many ways to shine and so many places your loved one belongs.