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...
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Regina Mitchell Business Enterprises of Nevada Operator
Photo left to right: Shehan Peries, Jasmyne Randolph, Jason Birmingham, Anita Frantz, Louis DeMaioribus, Kaye-Lani Tiafau, Stan Mitchell, Regina Mitchell, Reginald Nisby Jr., Raquel Oneill, Chris Jarvis, Sharon Nisby, Paris Mason, Larry Coffee...
welcome Cyndy Cendagorta to the VR Team!
Please join us in welcoming Cyndy Cendagorta to the VR Team! Cyndy is the new Chief, Office of Disability Employment Policy, and she will be working with our incredible Business Services Team to improve employment outcomes for businesses and for...
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...
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