Success Stories

Nevadans with disabilities achieving their dreams

Success Stories

Jonathan Scott

Jonathan Scott

Jonathan Scott began Vocational Rehabilitation services in May 2020. When he first started services Jonathan stated he has been searching for job/career that would be a good fit with his disability and be a livable wage. Jonathan’s disability is...

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Brian Rodriguez

Brian Rodriguez

Brian has been on a journey of growth and self-improvement, possibly without being aware of it. Brian is a returning client, this being his 4th case with Vocational Rehabilitation in Nevada. Brian Rodriguez is a 43-year-old individual with...

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Will Carrasco

Will Carrasco

Will Carrasco is a graduate from rural Yerington High School. Will was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, which has necessitated him using a wheelchair since birth. Even so, Will has never let his disability get in the way of what he wants to do,...

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Megan Jones

Megan Jones

Megan Jones has several impediments to employment having been diagnosed with autism, an anxiety disorder, atrial flutter, ankle reconstruction, and a seizure disorder. Megan applied to Vocational Rehabilitation to receive assistance with obtaining...

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Joey Reed

Joey Reed

Joey applied for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services while still a student at Liberty High School in Las Vegas in 2018. Joey had been diagnosed with Autism and Specific Learning Disability and required significant reinforcement and praise to be...

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James Altman, PHD.

James Altman, PHD.

When you and your mother both work on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas, carpooling to work really makes sense. But when James Altman’s mother began having difficulties lifting him in the vehicle on a daily basis, James decided to...

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News

VR Awards for Hiring People with Disabilities

VR Awards for Hiring People with Disabilities

Enrique Pichardo, GM of Sephora Distribution CTR in Las Vegas. Jack Robb, Director of Administration On Thursday September 7th and Friday September 8th, 2023 the State’s Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) held it’s first Statewide...

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Robin Whisenhunt

VR Nevada's counselor Robin Whisenhunt shares what it means to work at Vocational Rehabilitation Nevada.

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employment is essential for everyone

"Everyone wants to be independent to live the life that they want," says Mechelle Merrill, VR Nevada Deputy Administrator. Our role at VR Nevada is to help people get jobs that meet their aptitude, interests, and that...

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