Jan 1, 2026 | Success Stories
Kerstin began her journey with Vocational Rehabilitation in May 2021, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. At intake, she held an associate’s degree and soon began pursuing her bachelor’s in graphic design at Sierra Nevada College in Lake Tahoe, a school she...
Jan 1, 2026 | Success Stories
Donna BatesBEN Operator Donna was born with Optic Atrophy, where the main nerve from the eyes to the brain is not operating at full capacity. While her mother aided her growing up, her greatest lessons to her daughter were in how to be independent in a world built for...
Jan 1, 2026 | Success Stories
Keon Mays began his journey with Vocational Rehabilitation in 2022, determined to rebuild his life after a devastating car accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Living with paraplegia, he primarily uses a manual wheelchair, but through hard work and...
Jan 1, 2026 | Success Stories
At 33 years old, Rochelle “Rose” Wilson has lived with epilepsy for as long as she can remember. Growing up, seizures and light sensitivity made everyday activities challenging, and finding employment seemed nearly impossible. Because of her condition, she has never...
Dec 31, 2024 | Success Stories
Dion Williams has overcome significant challenges to become a successful entrepreneur through the Business Enterprises of Nevada (BEN) program. Despite losing his vision gradually with age, his determination and resilience led him over this obstacle and to the BEN...
Dec 31, 2024 | Success Stories
Edgar applied for services from VR Nevada as a student with a disability as a high schooler. Through counseling and guidance, Edgar was encouraged to finish high school and work his way from a community college graduate all through his 4 year degree at University of...
