VR Nevada

09/05/2025

🎓 Congratulations to our August Job Club Graduates! 🎉
Please join us in celebrating Phuong Briggs and Chad White for successfully completing VR Nevada’s Job Club in Las Vegas!

These sessions are designed to provide valuable support and resources to job seekers.
✅ Access to priority job leads and hiring events!
✅ Hosted by VR professional job developers!
✅ Connection to resources!
✅ Guest Speakers!
✅ Tips and strategies on how to become an effective and proactive job seeker!

09/03/2025

Western Nevada College’s CREST event brought an electrifying pep talk on August 5, 2025—and the takeaways are too good not to share: own your story, set boundaries, and take huge leaps forward with confidence.

This speaking event was presented by Western Nevada College and VR Nevada!

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https://wnc.edu/news/crest-womble-motivation-2025.php

09/01/2025

On Labor Day, we celebrate the accomplishments of people with disabilities in the workforce, who contribute every day to the success of their companies. We also encourage employers to take advantage of this untapped potential by hiring from this pool of qualified, dependable, committed people. Learn more at https://vrnevada.nv.gov/employers/

08/31/2025

Deaf and hard-of-hearing employees say managers play a critical role in making them feel included in the workplace by working to understand their abilities, perceptions and limitations, and helping them build professional connections. Read the article at

Hearing loss can seriously impact one’s experience of work, so how can workplaces become more inclusive of deaf employees?

08/28/2025

We would like to remind you that Vocational Rehabilitation services are not impacted by the cyberattack affecting some state systems. VR offices around the state are open and our website is fully operational: https://vrnevada.nv.gov/

08/26/2025

Deaf and hard-of-hearing employees say managers play a critical role in making them feel included in the workplace by working to understand their abilities, perceptions and limitations, and helping them build professional connections. Read the article at https://bit.ly/3ODjKIg

Hearing loss can seriously impact one’s experience of work, so how can workplaces become more inclusive of deaf employees?

08/26/2025

The 700-Hour Program matches qualified job candidates with disabilities with State of Nevada agencies that have job openings. This special program assists people with disabilities to secure temporary, limited employment with state agencies. Successful completion of 700 hours qualifies the job candidate to be placed on priority hiring lists and could lead to permanent employment. Interested? Get all the details at https://vrnevada.nv.gov/job-seekers/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PQMZpZicdg&t=115s

What is the 700 hr Program?The 700-Hour Program allows the State of Nevada, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) to assist people with disabilities to se...

08/21/2025

Low Vision Clinic at Vocational Rehabilitation

The Low Vision Clinic, held monthly at Vocational Rehabilitation, is supervised by a fully licensed Optometrist with specialized training in low vision care. Comprehensive eye exams and evaluations are conducted to:
- Confirm the level of remaining vision
- Assess how effectively individuals are using their vision

These services are provided at no cost to eligible clients of:
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired
- Older Individuals who are Blind

📅 Upcoming RENO Clinic Dates:
August 25–27
October 1–3

If you or a loved one may benefit from these services, please contact: 702-486-0277

08/20/2025

For families of children with disabilities, the daily routine during the school year has probably changed during the summer. Check out these tips for transitioning from summer break back to school:
https://www.uab.edu/news/health/item/13005-easing-the-back-to-school-transition-for-children-with-disabilities

Easing the back-to-school transition for children with disabilities

08/15/2025

August 14 marked 90 years of Social Security! Since 1935, SSA has safeguarded the financial security of millions. Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano honors this legacy and highlights major service upgrades —faster, smarter, more accessible than ever.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/08/90th-anniversary-of-the-social-security-act/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

08/14/2025

As summer begins to wind down, many families are beginning the “back-to-school scramble” to navigate their children’s needs. If your child has a disability, he or she could benefit from adaptive school supplies like the ones listed here:
https://www.ameridisability.com/20-useful-back-to-school-supplies-for-students-with-special-needs/

Attention parents of children with special needs... Here are 20 useful back-to-school items for students with disabilities.

08/11/2025

🎓👏 Congratulations to the incredible students with disabilities from Southern Nevada who just graduated from the State of Nevada’s Summer Youth Internship Program!

Each summer, students ages 17–21 gain paid work experience in jobs tailored to their interests—building skills, confidence, and independence along the way.

Know a student who might want to join in 2026?
Learn more at 👉 https://vrnevada.nv.gov
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