Jan 9, 2023 | Success Stories
Alem is originally from Ethiopia where he attended high school and pursued his studies in nursing. In December 2004, only three months before completing nursing school, he suffered a stroke resulting in the paralysis of his right side. His disability limited his...
Jan 9, 2023 | Success Stories
Ms. Burnetta Schlechter applied for vocational rehabilitation services in 2017. She initially expressed an interest in working as a licensed operator of a cafeteria in our BEN program. Ms. Schlechter is legally blind and met all the requirements to be...
Jan 9, 2023 | Success Stories
Jonathan Scott began Vocational Rehabilitation services in May 2020. When he first started services Jonathan stated he has been searching for job/career that would be a good fit with his disability and be a livable wage. Jonathan’s disability is Asperger’s and he...
Jan 9, 2023 | Success Stories
Will Carrasco is a graduate from rural Yerington High School. Will was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, which has necessitated him using a wheelchair since birth. Even so, Will has never let his disability get in the way of what he wants to do, whether it is...
Jan 9, 2023 | Success Stories
Megan Jones has several impediments to employment having been diagnosed with autism, an anxiety disorder, atrial flutter, ankle reconstruction, and a seizure disorder. Megan applied to Vocational Rehabilitation to receive assistance with obtaining and maintaining a...
Jan 9, 2023 | Success Stories
Joey applied for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services while still a student at Liberty High School in Las Vegas in 2018. Joey had been diagnosed with Autism and Specific Learning Disability and required significant reinforcement and praise to be successful. His...
