Nebraska VR - Vocational Rehabilitation

08/11/2026

"Recover loudly" is a philosophy centered on breaking the silence and stigma surrounding addiction, mental health, and trauma. The 1st Annual Recover Loudly in Grand Island was held on August 8th. Nebraska VR Employment Specialists Elizabeth Barrios and Heather Bradley shared information about Employment Services at this event!

07/31/2026

Windmills Disability Awareness Training by Zoom
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00pm

Training Module: Traumatic Brain Injury

Windmills Disability Awareness Training provides businesses with the skills and tools to foster an inclusive workplace where every employee can have the opportunity to succeed. Two training sessions are offered each quarter. Meet your business needs and:

• Learn the skills to foster an inclusive workplace.
• Recognize the benefits of diverse experiences and abilities
• Improve communication with and about people with disabilities
• Understand how to implement low-cost accommodations
• Learn disability employment law basics

Register Now!

Windmills Disability Awareness Training provides businesses with the skills and tools to foster an inclusive workplace where every employee has the opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodations for the Windmills Training, contact Tiffany Olds, [email protected], at least three (3) da...

07/31/2026

Staff from the Lincoln Service Office hosted a table at the Disability Pride Day in Lincoln, Nebraska.

David Altman from ATP joined Nebraska VR Office Director Jackie Miller and Employment Specialist Julia Caruso for a day of sharing information and celebrating 36 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Staff shared they had a lot of fun despite the heat at the July 25th event!
Photo description: An information table with Nebraska VR materials is under a pop-up tent with the Nebraska VR logo. Three people are smiling for the camera behind the information table in an outdoor setting.

07/13/2026

Kearney Service Office staff shared information about Nebraska VR Employment Services and Pre-Employment Transition Services during The Arc of Buffalo County's Disability Pride event. Learn about the event at: https://arcofbuffalocounty.org/disability-pride-day2026/

Image description: Two people are smiling for the camera behind a table with marketing materials on it. Tabletop banners include "Prepare for, Find, and Keep a Job" and "Pre-Employment Transition Services for Students" with photos of people at work. The banners include the tag line, "Where your future begins" and the website address "vr.nebraska.gov"

07/08/2026

Nebraska VR staff members from the Grand Island Service Office will host an information table at Fair-Tastic Friday on September 4, 2026. Plan to stop by and learn about the valuable Employment Services available for eligible individuals.

Link to https://www.statefair.org/fair-tastic-friday/ with an image of a family taking a selfie with the Nebraska State Fair in the background.

The Nebraska State Fair wants to provide an experience that is safe, fun, and inclusive for all! Join us on Friday, September 4th from 10 am to 2 pm for our

06/04/2026

Nebraska VR staff from the Omaha Service Offices will be hosting an information booth at this event. Be sure to stop by and say hello and learn about employment services available for individuals who experience disabilities.

Image description: Text on a background of an outdoor job fair reads: You are invited to the 6th Annual Jobapalooza. Join us for a fun outdoor job fair! Come talk to quality employers while having a fun family day. June 6, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. 5752 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE 68104. Register at link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/pDHrSu2yFw

Photos include are of people at previous events, a QR code, the Heartland Workforce Solutions logo, and the American Job Center logo.
Text at the bottom of the flyer includes:
HWS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Relay Services are accessible by TTY by dialing 1-800-833-7352 (TT) and hearing callers may dial 1-800-833-0920. If accommodations are needed, please contact us at (402) 444-4700 or by emailing [email protected].

05/29/2026

Nebraska VR staff members will host an information table on July 10 at the ARC of Buffalo County's Disability Pride Day in Kearney, NE. Hope to see you there! Description of flyer: The Disability Pride Day flyer features a group of five individuals including one person with a service dog and one person who uses a wheelchair. The group is in an outdoor setting with trees in the background and grass in the foreground.

The ARC of Buffalo County Presents Disability Pride Day
Friday, July 10
at the Holiday Inn
Kearney, NE

"The world works better with us" is spelled out in white on a blue ribbon.

Resource Fair 12-3 PM
Slow Your Glow Dance 4-6 PM

Vendor and Sponsors Needed
Scan the QR Code or Call 308-234-7373
Email: [email protected]

05/07/2026

Thank you to all the interpreters who create access and connection!

05/05/2026

Working with the Nebraska State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) helps Nebraska VR ensure we are providing quality rehabilitation services. The Council meets quarterly to fulfill federal requirements by advising and partnering with Nebraska VR on policy, performance, and strategic goals. Learn more and become a member: https://vr.nebraska.gov/src/

04/22/2026

Everywhere. Everyone.

Our April 2026 National AT Awareness Day Theme: “Assistive Technology. Everywhere. Everyone.”

Assistive Technology (AT) isn’t just wheelchairs and screen readers. It also includes tools, devices, software, remote monitoring, and everyday technology such as smart home devices and wearables, that empower people of all ages and abilities to live, learn, work, and participate fully in every aspect of life.
Why do we say everyone? Every person on the planet will either need assistive technology for themselves or know someone who does. Most are using AT right now! Our goal is to build AT awareness now, so everyone knows about it before they need it, and NO ONE goes without!



Image Description: Mostly a black and white image with National AT Awareness Day, April 22, 2026, at the top. assistive technology. everywhere. everyone. in the middle, and the ATAP logo at the bottom with a four-color square.