Success Stories
Nevadans with disabilities achieving their dreams

Success Stories

Burnetta Schlechter
Ms. Burnetta Schlechter applied for vocational rehabilitation services in 2017. She initially expressed an interest in working as a licensed operator of a cafeteria in our BEN program. Ms. Schlechter is legally blind and met all the...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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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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...