Success Stories
Nevadans with disabilities achieving their dreams

Success Stories

Brenden Hockett
Brenden Hockett really wanted a job that met his needs but wasn’t boring. Brenden was born with Ataxiatelangiectasia and uses a wheelchair. He has several significant physical barriers to employment. Brenden has a great sense of humor and was...

Justin Wicker
Before Justin Wicker arrived at Vocational Rehabilitation in April of 2019, he was struggling to continue to work in unsupportive and physically demanding fields. Justin’s prior work history was varied, including some commercial truck driving and...

Aleisha Geiss
Aleisha Geiss applied for services in November of 2014. She had suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury resulting from a drowning event at age three. As a result, Aleisha developed a learning disability impacting reading comprehension, writing skills,...

Trenton Kelly
22-year old Arizona native Trenton Kelly had his share of ups and downs before moving to Las Vegas and coming to Sierra Nevada Job Corps. “Before I discovered the program, I had not done well. To be honest, I let my life go down the drain. A lot of...
Brett Fisher
Brett Fisher has found success with the help of VR Nevada and Nevada Division of Tourism plans to keep him for a very long time!

Genesis Pierre
While attending SNJCC from 2016-2019, Genesis received her Certified Nursing Assistant certifications, then climbed the ladder to excel as an Advanced Career Training student at Truckee Meadow Community College. She went on to the University of...
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Meet the Team: Jennifer F.
1. How long have you been with Vocational Rehabilitation?
Almost six years. (Five years and ten months)
2. What is your title?
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor III

Sagebrush Conference
The latest technologies and business techniques for blind and sight-impaired vendors and employees will be presented at the Sagebrush Conference 2023 February 8-10 at the Golden Nugget Hotel in Las Vegas. Sponsored by the Randolph-Sheppard Vendors...

The Monthly Low Vision Clinic
The monthly Low Vision Clinic at Vocational Rehabilitation is operated under the supervision of a fully licensed Optometrist who has had special training in low vision. They conduct interviews and solicit pertinent visual, medical and functional...