Eugenio Chavez is a young individual who has been gradually losing his vision due to Early Onset Retinal Degeneration. When he first came to the Bureau of Services to the Blind (BSB) on 04/05/2018, his vision was Vacc 20/80+1 OD, 20/50+1 OS; in April 2022, he became...
Cynthia Hoff, who goes by Cyndee, has experienced recent vision loss causing her to step away from her successful career in public service. Without the knowledge of available assistive technology, she recalls that as soon as her vision began declining, she got...
Happy Holidays from Drazen Elez, Administrator for VR Nevada and Kara Jenkins, Administrator for Nevada Equal Rights Commission! During this holiday season, we want to highlight our services and encourage Nevadans to contact either agency...
VR counselor, Jake Merrill discusses the help students receive from VR Nevada to help them in their chosen field of employment. VR Nevada has access to internships, career exploration, and summer camps that are all free of charge to students with disabilities. Learn...
Two Town Hall meetings held by Vocational Rehabilitation Nevada in November 2023 provided a successful platform for collaboration and open dialog among VR Nevada administrators and community partners, clients, staff, and members of the public. The feedback and ideas...
“Everyone wants to be independent to live the life that they want,” says Mechelle Merrill, VR Nevada Deputy Administrator. Our role at VR Nevada is to help people get jobs that meet their aptitude, interests, and that they are good at. Fill out an...
