Success Stories
Nevadans with disabilities achieving their dreams
Success Stories
Robert Sandoz
Robert Sandoz graduated from Elko High School in 2019. Robert has a very supportive and loving mother and father who are very strong advocates for developing Robert’s independence. Robert’s disability is a Mobility Orthopedic/Neurological...
Brandon Golonka
Brandon Golonka applied for services in 2016 as a 17 year old student of Reed High School, and joined the collaborative program between Vocational Rehabilitation and Washoe County School District known as VOICE. Unfortunately, Brandon’s time in the...
Oscar Chavira
Oscar Chavira is from Battle Mountain, a small town in rural Nevada, but that did not stop him from achieving his academic and vocational goals. He was admitted to University of Nevada, Reno after graduating from high school and declared a major in...
Tabatha Avila
Tabatha Avila is 42 years old, who has a mild intellectual disability, which impacts her abilities regarding written language. She has had three cases with BVR, all closed successfully. Her first vocational goal was Maid – Housekeeper, then she...
Sinai Lopez
Sinai applied for services on February 18, 2020. She was determined eligible for services on April 6, 2020 with a disability of Cerebral Palsy. Sinai wanted and needed to go to work to pay her bills and her rent. She was not eligible for SSI and...
Alem A.
Alem is originally from Ethiopia where he attended high school and pursued his studies in nursing. In December 2004, only three months before completing nursing school, he suffered a stroke resulting in the paralysis of his right side. His...
News
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...

