Success Stories
Nevadans with disabilities achieving their dreams
Success Stories
Joslyn Christman
When Joslyn joined Vocational Rehab in 2019, she was seeking a resource to help her pursue further education while transitioning to a new career. The agency recognized her potential and supported her throughout the...
Adolpho Rivera
Adolpho Rivera was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico and raised in Las Vegas. He came to BVR on April 2, 2004, looking for services that could help him find employment. He was referred to BVR by his therapist who told him...
Jessica Whitfield
Jessica Whitfield is another Voc Rehab Shining Star Success Story. Her initial intake was 12/18/2013 and her Eligibility Date was 2/14/2014. She had been accepted into our DETR program due to a history of depression and...
Lawrence Faulk
Lawrence Faulk applied for BVR services in March 2021. Due to covid-19, he wanted to start over. He left Ohio and moved to Las Vegas to be closer to his sister. Lawrence was working with Ohio Disability Agency, where he was diagnosed with Bipolar...
Hannah McNary
Hannah McNary came to Vocational Rehabilitation services in the December of 2020 in the middle of COVID requesting help to find a job. Hannah had an unsuccessful case from 2013 and had a strong desire to have a new case for Vocational...
Brendan Hanlon
Brendan applied for BVR services and was deemed eligible in February 2019. He came to us with diagnoses of autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and with the challenges these pose in communications and relationships. ...
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Disability Inclusion Award presentation to Saint Mary’s Hospital in Reno
We had the privilege of visiting Saint Mary's Hospital in Reno to present them with our Disability Inclusion Partner Award! A huge thank you to VR Nevada staff members Ken Pierson, Lori Caldwell, Gloria Chua, Mat Dorangricchia, and Mechelle Merrill...
In Memoriam for Allan McCandless, Rehabilitation Supervisor.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Allan James McCandless, a dedicated Rehabilitation Counselor, beloved colleague, and dear friend of VR. Allan’s impact on the lives of others spanned two decades, working in Oregon and Nevada...
Disability Inclusion Partnership Plaque Presentations 2024
Renown – Reno In Nevada, businesses that embrace diversity and hire individuals with disabilities are being celebrated through VR Nevada's Disability Inclusion Partner program. This initiative highlights companies that are committed to providing...
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