Success Stories
Nevadans with disabilities achieving their dreams
Success Stories
Sara Heredia Villanueva
Sara Heredia Villanueva was working in a JDT program at New2U Computers following several prior unsuccessful VR cases when she applied for services again in March 2018. Sara has an intellectual disability, and in each case with VR in the past she...
Dillon Maestrejuan
Dillon is a young man living with Cerebral Palsy. This has affected his mobility, dexterity in his hands and his speech. Despite this, Dillon has always been very active, and is well-known in the local community for participating in community...
Ian MacIntire
HR Manager, Susan didn’t know Ian McIntire was part of Vocational Rehabilitation until after she hired him as an EVS Tech. Ian has done such a great job and is such a pleasure to be around, that Complex Care Hospital in...
Ivan Rosas Medina
Ivan came to work at Jack in the Box in Carson City, Nevada one year ago. “There is no body happier or more energetic coming to work.” says general manager, Kyle Hewitt. “Vocational Rehabilitation does a great job...
Cathy Wright
When Cathy could no longer do her job of 19 years, because it was too physically demanding, she ended up leaving, but didn’t know where to go. VR Nevada helped her change careers and feel productive. Cathy’s supervisor,...
Eric Eierdam
VR Nevada helped Eric Eierdam change his life. Meet Eric Eierdam and hear how Vocational Rehabilitation has been life changing for him. After being employed with Precision Orthotics and Prosthetics, Eric has been able...
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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...
Town Hall Meetings
Two Town Hall meetings held by Vocational Rehabilitation Nevada in November 2023 provided a successful platform for collaboration and open dialog among VR Nevada administrators and community partners, clients, staff, and members of the public. The...
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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