Success Stories
Nevadans with disabilities achieving their dreams
Success Stories
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...
Walter Lauriton
Walter's journey is a powerful story of resilience and determination. After losing his job as a welder, he found himself struggling with addiction and homelessness. He had once led a stable life, but his disability cost him everything, including...
Polar Shades
Steve Mevius, owner and president of Polar Shades located in Henderson, Nevada describes what it's like to work with Vocational Rehabilitation. He has multiple employees from VR Nevada that work in Inventory Control....
News
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...
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