Success Stories
Nevadans with disabilities achieving their dreams

Success Stories

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...

Guillaume Zagol
Congratulations to Guillaume Zagol for reaching his 10 year work anniversary at the Guadalajara Mexican restaurant in Boulder Station! Guillaume was one of the first five participants in our Pathway to Work program at Boulder Station in 2014....

Rebecca Larios
Rebecca Larios was living with several seriously disabling conditions, including mental health as well as physical impairments. Rebecca came to the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation in December of 2019 and actively worked towards completing her...

Mitchell Albrecht
Mitchell Albrecht is an individual whose Vocational Rehabilitation journey began in 2013 when he was still a student at Wooster High School with no work history or understanding of what he would like to do for employment. Mitchell was diagnosed...

Tucker Benson
Tucker Benson was diagnosed with Wagner retinal dystrophy OU at age 14 and has been gradually losing his vision ever since. When he first came to the Nevada Bureau of Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired (BSBVI) in August 2016, he shared...
News

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...