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welcome Cyndy Cendagorta to the VR Team!
Please join us in welcoming Cyndy Cendagorta to the VR Team! Cyndy is the new Chief, Office of Disability Employment Policy, and she will be working with our incredible Business Services Team to improve employment outcomes for businesses and for...
Town Hall Meetings 2025
The State of Nevada Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation will be hosting virtual town hall meetings to gather input from individuals with disabilities, families, service providers, employers, and community partners. Your feedback will help inform...
CRAVE Camp 2025: Building Skills, Confidence, and Connections
From June 23–28, 2025, students with disabilities gathered at UNLV for CRAVE Camp, an immersive week of Careers, Recreation, and Vocational Education. The camp empowers students through advocacy, accommodations, and supportive services, ensuring...
Beyond the Deaf Home Summer Camp at UNLV: A Week to Remember
From June 9–14, 2025, VR Nevada welcomed an inspiring group of Deaf and hard of hearing youth for the Beyond the Deaf Home summer camp to the campus of UNLV. The week was filled with learning, growth, and unforgettable experiences...
Western Nevada College hosted a powerful CREST event
On August 5, 2025, Western Nevada College hosted a powerful CREST event featuring motivational speaker Lamarr Womble—and it was nothing short of electrifying. From a high-five icebreaker that had everyone energized to heartfelt stories...
Free summer camps helping Las Vegas youth with disabilities plan for their future
Watch the full news segment here. LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - In Hispanic communities, conversations around disability, college and careers can feel overwhelming – especially for parents who may not speak English or know help is available. That’s...
Success Stories
Kerstin Law
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...
Donna Bates
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...
Keon Mays
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...
Rose Wilson
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...
Dion Williams
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...
Edgar Cañas
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...
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