Success Stories

Nevadans with disabilities achieving their dreams

Success Stories

Job Seeker Message

Mechelle Merrill, Rehabilitation Chief for the State of Nevada Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, encourages Nevadans with disabilities looking for a job (or trying to keep their job) to contact the rehabilitation...

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Joseph Adams

VR Nevada helped Joseph Adams to find a job as a cashier at Office Depot. Joseph loves his job and the interaction with the customers. His supervisor Carlos is greatful for the partnership with VR Nevada and the...

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Washoe County student opportunities

Mechelle Merrill, Rehabilitation Chief for the State of Nevada Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, supports Vocation Opportunities for Inclusive Career Education (VOICE), which helps young adults in school (or recently...

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Hidden Disability

Mechelle Merrill, Rehabilitation Chief for the State of Nevada Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, shares that an estimated 87% of all disabilities are hidden and what matters the most is the person can do the job....

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Hiring Benefits

Frank Woodbeck, Director for Nevada’s Department of Employment Training & Rehabilitation (DETR), dispels the myths of how people with disabilities cannot “make it” in the workforce. Did you know studies show...

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News

employment is essential for everyone

"Everyone wants to be independent to live the life that they want," says Mechelle Merrill, VR Nevada Deputy Administrator. Our role at VR Nevada is to help people get jobs that meet their aptitude, interests, and that...

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Dante Latchman

Meet Dante, a previous client and now an employee here at VR Nevada! Hear his story and how he was able to transition from school to employment with the help of VR Nevada.

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Meet the Team: Joie L. B.

Meet the Team: Joie L. B.

1. How long have you been with Vocational Rehabilitation?
5 Months (6 months as of May 28th)

2. What is your title?
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor III

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