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...
News
Rehab Counselors Appreciation Day
In honor of National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day, we thank the amazing VR Nevada counselors who help hundreds of Nevadans with disabilities find jobs each year. We appreciate how hard you work on behalf of disability inclusion in the...
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...

