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VR Staff attends Sparks High School information fair
Vocational Rehabilitation staff Michael Johnson, Christopher Karlas, William Kimble, and Kelsey Meno attended the Sparks High School information fair on April 8th, 2026. We’re proud to connect youth with disabilities to essential services that...
Regina Mitchell Business Enterprises of Nevada Operator
Photo left to right: Shehan Peries, Jasmyne Randolph, Jason Birmingham, Anita Frantz, Louis DeMaioribus, Kaye-Lani Tiafau, Stan Mitchell, Regina Mitchell, Reginald Nisby Jr., Raquel Oneill, Chris Jarvis, Sharon Nisby, Paris Mason, Larry Coffee...
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...
Proud Partners of VR Nevada
Proud Partner Terribles
We had the privilege of visiting Terrible's Employment Center in Las Vegas to present them with our Disability Inclusion Partner Award! Erica Brown and Trina Bourke of VR Nevada presented the plaque to Ms. Kiki Scruggs, Talent Acquisition...
Proud Partner Raleys
We had the privilege of visiting Raley's in Reno to present them with our Disability Inclusion Partner Award! Mat Dorangricchia from VR Nevada honored Amanda Starkel (HR Business Partner & Labor...
Proud Partner FedEx
We had the privilege of visiting FedEx in Sparks, Nevada to present them with our Disability Inclusion Partner Award! VR Nevada Rehab Manager, Mat Dorangricchia presented a plaque to Laura Hiser, Talent...
Success Stories
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...
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