Success Stories
Nevadans with disabilities achieving their dreams

Success Stories

Jessica Lawson
Jessica Lawson applied for services from the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) in December 2019. Jessica was a student in the Project Search Program at Mountain View Hospital. In early 2020, when COVID forced everyone to be home, Jessica...

Joshua Giurlani
Joshua (Josh) Giurlani came to Vocational Rehabilitation in August of 2020. He worked with his Rehab Counselor to become eligible for services and find a suitable employment goal. At the time of his intake, Josh’s stated disabilities were Autism...

Michelle Lacayanga
Michelle Lacayanga came to BVR on January 31, 2018, in need of services to become a Pastry Chef. Michelle’s dream was to go to school and learn the bakery trade, but she needed the help of BVR, so her IPE was written for a full-time Pastry Chef....

Mrs. W-H
The independent living older blind-program provides rehabilitation services to enable individuals who are blind or visually impaired age 55 and above to have more self-reliance in their homes and community. In 2021, Mrs. W-H a 67-year-old female...

Sean Barnhill
Sean Barnhill is a success story through the support of the 700 hour program. Sean applied for vocational rehabilitation services 2/2021 and was interested in finding stable employment that would minimize his physical barriers and provide the...

Tanya Castillo Flores
One of Caseload # 138’s Shining Star Success Clients is Ms Tanya Castillo Flores. She applied for DETR services on 04/05/2016 and her initial Intake Interview was 4/6/16. She was deemed “Eligible” for DETR Services on 4/28/2016 with a...
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Chris Jarvis
Chris began his career as a Special Education paraprofessional while still in college. It was in this role that he was introduced to the field of Assistive Technology. After completing his degree in history, along with over 30 credit...
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays from Drazen Elez, Administrator for VR Nevada and Kara Jenkins, Administrator for Nevada Equal Rights Commission! During this holiday season, we want to highlight our services and encourage Nevadans to contact either agency...
Pre ETS Services for Students with Disabilities
VR counselor, Jake Merrill discusses the help students receive from VR Nevada to help them in their chosen field of employment. VR Nevada has access to internships, career exploration, and summer camps that are all...