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Beyond the Deaf Home Summer Camp 2026 Creates a Week of Learning, Leadership, and Lasting Memories
From June 8–13, students attending the Beyond the Deaf Home Summer Camp at UNLV experienced an unforgettable week that combined education, leadership, and fun. By staying in the university residence halls, campers had the...
Project SEARCH Orientation Las Vegas
Vocational Rehabilitation was proud to host the Project SEARCH Las Vegas Orientation alongside our incredible community partners, including the Clark County School District (CCSD), local hospitals, and dedicated job developers. We welcomed students...
FREE Summer Work-Readiness Camps
FREE Summer Work-Readiness Camps for Teens and Young Adults with Disabilities Spots are first come, first served — space is limited! This summer, the State of Nevada Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is offering FREE day camps across the...
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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