Nebraska VR - Vocational Rehabilitation

11/12/2025

Nebraska VR staff across the state work to develop relationships with businesses. The Grand Island Service Office staff attended a Grand Island Chamber of Commerce event as part of that work. While at the new McDonald's ribbon cutting, they also got to meet one of Ronald McDonald's sidekicks, Grimace. Left to Right: Jaycee Carroll, Renee Fry, Grimace, and CeCe Costello

11/05/2025

ESU 4 is hosting a Community Agency Night! Nebraska VR Lincoln Service Office will participate in the event. Go to our Calendar of Events to find out more!

Nebraska VR is an employment program for people with disabilities. We help people with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment while helping businesses recruit, train, and retain employees with disabilities.

11/04/2025

Nebraska VR Lincoln Service Office staff members will participate in this important event. Students will learn about employment from businesses! The event will be held on November 19, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM on !
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Are you ready to see what the future holds? Would you like to investigate business and training opportunities? Unsure what your future career is supposed to look like? Want to know about hiring and firing? Employment is for Everyone offers business tours, high impact/need employment exploration, han...

10/31/2025

In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we are recognizing valued partners. Hy-Vee Human Resource Manager Adriana Henderson in Kearney received the You Make a Difference recognition. Thank you for providing access and opportunity for individuals with disabilities!

10/28/2025

10/28/2025

Thank you to Wisper SB in Norfolk, NE! Their partnership in creating access and opportunity for individuals with disabilities! They received the You Make a Difference award in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

(Left to Right) Employment Specialist Wendi Korth, Kain Murdoc, Bryce Schmidt (Owner), and Employment Specialist Lexy Beck

10/27/2025

National Disability Employment Awareness Month is a perfect time to celebrate some of our valued partners. Pre-Employment Transition Services Coordinator Robert Bradley presented Joslyn Castle Facilities Director Josh Priester with the You Make A Difference award for their work to help provide access and opportunity!

10/24/2025

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel is a Project SEARCH host site (Project SEARCH-The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel). They have provided access and opportunity for students for years. The brand uses "Where Can We Take You?" as a tagline meant for hotel guests. For interns, the answer is to gain competitive, paid employment by providing them with a year-long, immersive, business-led internship program!

10/24/2025

Super Saver Columbus was presented with the You Make A Difference Award in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Thank you to Store Manager Dean Van Horn, Tori Kaup from Human Resources, and Assistant Store Manager Amy Gaedeke for partnering to help individuals with disabilities be successful!

10/23/2025

Jeffery Raymer experienced an injury that affected his ability to perform essential job tasks in his existing custom haying operation. Nebraska VR, Nebraska AgrAbility, and ATP partnered to assist Jeff with assistive technology and equipment to enable him to continue operating his profitable business. Jeffery makes a difference every day through his continued success!

10/23/2025

In celebration of October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we presented some of our partners with the You Make a Difference award. Grand Island Service Office Employment Specialist Elizabeth Barrios presented the You Make a Difference award to Goodwill Industries of Greater NE Store Manager Teresa Estrada. Thank you to Goodwill for creating access and opportunity for individuals with disabilities!

10/21/2025

Huskers Athletics hosted community professionals for a discussion about inclusive workplace and hiring practices during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The event, titled "Employment is for Everyone," was held at Memorial Stadium. Our Lincoln Service Office teammates Kayleen Smith and Kris Lautenbach reported they made connections with current and new community partners.