Success Stories
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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
Town Hall Meetings 2025
The State of Nevada Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation will be hosting virtual town hall meetings to gather input from individuals with disabilities, families, service providers, employers, and community partners. Your feedback will help inform...
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...
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