Success Stories
Nevadans with disabilities achieving their dreams
Success Stories
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....
Devin Belcher
Devin Belcher applied for services from the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) in May 2021. Devin was a graduate from Canyon Springs High School. Through counseling and guidance, Devin was encouraged to participate in a soft skills...
Christianna Faith
Christianna Faith, or simply “Faith” as she prefers to be called, was a senior at Douglas High School when she learned about Vocational Rehabilitation services through VR outreach programs offered at her high school. Upon hearing about the...
Eugenio Chavez
Eugenio Chavez is a young individual who has been gradually losing his vision due to Early Onset Retinal Degeneration. When he first came to the Bureau of Services to the Blind (BSB) on 04/05/2018, his vision was Vacc 20/80+1 OD, 20/50+1 OS; in...
Cynthia Hoff
Cynthia Hoff, who goes by Cyndee, has experienced recent vision loss causing her to step away from her successful career in public service. Without the knowledge of available assistive technology, she recalls that as soon as her vision began...
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...

