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
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...

