VR Nevada

11/19/2025

🌟 Congratulations to Bureau Chief, Sheena Childers! 🌟

Sheena was honored with the 2025 Janice A. John Rehab Heart Award at our VR In-Service Training earlier this fall — an award that is only given when it is truly deserved. This recognition celebrates individuals who embody the heart of our mission, and Sheena does exactly that.

She leads with conscience, strong ethics, and a genuine concern for the well-being of our clients, staff, and the entire Rehabilitation Division.

Thank you, Sheena, for your unwavering dedication and the outstanding example you set every day. 💙👏

11/17/2025

Vocational Rehabilitation Nevada helps Nevadans with physical, psychiatric, cognitive and sensory disabilities obtain employment, independence and equality. We provide expert help and services—all you need is desire and persistence! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRvzKnER8Ys&t=46s

11/16/2025

Project F.O.C.U.S. at UNLV is a career education program that promotes job readiness skills for college-age students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including young adults with autism. If you know of a young person with autism or an intellectual disability who could benefit from a program to help them transition into a career, get details on how to apply at https://www.unlv.edu/education/focus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWQzGxiyzb0

Project F.O.C.U.S. (Forming Occupational and Community Understanding for Success) is a comprehensive post-secondary education (PSE) program for college aged ...

11/15/2025

The Bureau of Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired provides services to Nevadans whose vision is not correctable by general eye care. Services for people with vision disabilities include:
☑ Help finding a job
☑ Help modifying your job site
☑ Assistive technology tools
☑ For high school students, planning for life after graduation
☑ For those over 55, help with independent living skills
Learn more at https://vrnevada.nv.gov/bsbvi/

11/14/2025

On World Usability Day, we recognize how important usability is to those with physical and mental disabilities. From websites and online games to transportation and city planning, creators and developers are encouraged to pay attention to the needs of this population: https://bit.ly/3YDZcWb

Design

11/14/2025

🌈✨ Happy World Kindness Day! 🌍

Today, let's share smiles, lend a hand, and spread love in our communities. Remember, even the smallest act can make a BIG difference!

11/14/2025

Nevada teachers and school counselors: we are here for you! Invite us to your IEP meetings and we will integrate our services into your students’ and parents’ post-school goals. Contact our Statewide Transition Coordinator at pre-ets@detr.nv.gov

11/14/2025

For Parents & Educators: Nevada TRIP is here to guide you in supporting students with disabilities on their path to adulthood.
🔍 Explore tools, services, and strategies
📘 See how progress can be tracked
💡 Help your student plan and prepare for life after school
Start exploring: https://nevadatrip.nv.gov/

11/11/2025

Today, we honor all who served and continue to serve. Nevada veterans are eligible for vocational rehabilitation and employment services to help with job training, employment accommodations, resume development, and job-seeking skills coaching. Other services may be available to assist veterans in starting their own businesses or with independent living services for those who are severely disabled. Learn more at https://veterans.nv.gov/benefits-and-services/employment/

11/06/2025

The State of Nevada Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation will be hosting virtual town hall meetings to gather input from individuals with disabilities, families, service providers, employers, and community partners. Your feedback will help inform VR’s strategic planning for 2026.

Please join us and share your ideas, comments, or concerns at one of the following virtual meetings:

November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM: https://nvdetr-org.zoom.us/s/83879767006

November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM: https://nvdetr-org.zoom.us/s/84693249095

Your voice matters. We value your participation.

11/05/2025

Are you between the ages of 10 and 24 and go to school in one of these counties: Carson City, Humboldt, and White Pine? Nevada TRIP is built for you.
Sign up, pick your avatar, chart your own roadmap, and unlock resources geared toward independence and success.
Not ready to commit? Grab a Visitor’s Pass to peek inside.

👉 Visit: https://nevadatrip.nv.gov/

10/31/2025

We are celebrating Nevada Day today! The state's birthday is technically on Oct. 31, but Nevada Day is observed on the last Friday of October every year.
Here are some fun facts about Nevada:
- Official State Bird: Mountain Bluebird
- Nevada State Capital: Carson City
- Official State Flower: Sagebrush
- Nevada takes its name from a Spanish word meaning snow-clad.
- Nevada is the largest gold-producing state in America, 2nd only to West Africa.
- Reno is further west than Los Angeles.