NV-DCDT Resource Hub

The Nevada Division on Career Development and Transition (NV-DCDT) is dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities in achieving their career and life goals. Our resources page serves as a valuable hub for information, tools, and support to empower individuals, educators, and professionals in the field of career development and transition. Explore our resources to access valuable insights, best practices, and practical guidance to enhance the lives and careers of individuals with disabilities. Join us in creating a more inclusive and supportive community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive professionally and personally.

Family Resources

Free Resources for Students with Exceptionalities and Their Caregivers


Some of the resources available to students with disabilities and their families in Nevada include:

  • Information on transition services, which helps students plan for their move from school to work or further education
  • Career planning resources, such as career assessments, skill assessments, and educational planning tools
  • Post-secondary education resources, such as scholarships and grants, information on colleges and universities that offer programs for students with disabilities, and tips for navigating the admissions process

Check out our interactive tool below to find tools and resources that can assist you in helping individuals with exceptionalities succeed.

Tools And Resources for Educators Of Exceptional Students

As educators and professionals, we are always looking for new and innovative ways to help our students with exceptionalities succeed. Whether you are looking for tools to support students in the classroom or resources to help them thrive outside of school, there is something out there for you. Check out our interactive tool below to find tools and resources that can assist you in helping individuals with exceptionalities succeed.

Service Providers

Service Providers in Nevada That Help Students with Exceptionalities Achieve Their Dreams And Goals


Many service providers in Nevada can help students with exceptionalities achieve their dreams and goals. Some of these providers include:

  • NV-DCDT, which provides students with disabilities information on transition services, career planning, and post-secondary education
  • Local school districts which offer special education programs and services to students with disabilities
  • Community organizations, such as disability advocacy groups or disability-specific organizations that provide resources and support to students with disabilities and their families

Check out our interactive tool below to find service providers in Nevada that can help.

Las Vegas

Organization/Creator: Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR)

Description: The Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation is a state and federally funded program that helps people with disabilities get jobs and helps people already working with training, counseling, and other assistance. Las Vegas vocational rehabilitation services are available to high school students with a disability that makes it hard to get a job.

3016 W. Charleston, Suite 200
Las Vegas, NV 89102

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(702) 486-5230

Organization/Creator: Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR)

Description: The Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation is a state and federally funded program that helps people with disabilities get jobs and helps people already working with training, counseling, and other assistance. Las Vegas Vocational rehabilitation services are available to high school students with a disability that makes it hard to get a job. Nevada JobConnect in Las Vegas offers job seekers career development information, job search resources, training programs, and unemployment benefits if they need them.

3405 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 486-0100

2827 Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 486-0200

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Organization/Creator: Nevada Department of Health & Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division

Description: The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division makes sure that people and families can get the help and services they need to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives. The Desert Regional Center (DRC) helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages and their families. DRC serves the Las Vegas metropolitan area and Boulder City.

1391 S. Jones Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 486-6200

720 South 7th Street, 2nd Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 486-8868

5550 W. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 486-7850

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Description: Nevada Legal Services (NLS) is the only statewide legal assistance provider to low-income Nevadans. NLS helps its clients with everything from giving them advice to representing them in administrative hearings and court, and providing community education and clinics for people who want to represent themselves.

530 S. 6th Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 388-1641
intake@nlslaw.net

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Description: Nevada Parents Encouraging Parents (PEP) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, empowering, and encouraging families of children and youth with disabilities and behavioral health needs from birth to 26 and their service providers. PEP offers a variety of free training programs on special education, mental health, and disability issues.

7211 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 388-8899

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Carson City

Organization/Creator: Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR)

Description: The Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation is a state and federally funded program that helps people with disabilities get jobs and helps people already working with training, counseling, and other assistance. Carson City vocational rehabilitation services are available to high school students with a disability that makes it hard to get a job. Nevada JobConnect in Carson City offers job seekers career development information, job search resources, training programs, and unemployment benefits if they need them.

1933 N. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 684-0400

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Organization/Creator: Nevada Department of Health & Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division

Description: The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division makes sure that people and families can get the help and services they need to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families, can get help from the Carson City Rural Regional Center (RRC).

1665 Old Hot Springs Road, Suite 157
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 687-5162

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Description: Nevada Legal Services (NLS) is the only statewide legal assistance provider to low-income Nevadans. NLS helps its clients with everything from giving them advice to representing them in administrative hearings and court, and providing community education and clinics for people who want to represent themselves.

209 North Pratt
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 883-0404
renointake@nlslaw.net

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Description: The Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities (NGCDD) is a federally funded, self-governing organization within the State of Nevada. Our Federal charge in the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act) is identifying the most pressing needs of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Nevada and developing innovative and cost-effective ways to advance advocacy through policy, capacity building and systems change activities to promote equal opportunity, self-determination, and community inclusion.

406 East Second Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 684-8619

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Elko

Organization/Creator: Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR)

Description: The Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation is a state and federally funded program that helps people with disabilities get jobs and helps people already working with training, counseling, and other assistance. Elko vocational rehabilitation services are available to high school students with a disability that makes it hard to get a job. Nevada JobConnect in Elko offers job seekers career development information, job search resources, training programs, and unemployment benefits if they need them.

172 6th Street
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 753-1931

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Organization/Creator: Nevada Department of Health & Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division

Description: The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division makes sure that people and families can get the help and services they need to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families, can get help from the Elko Rural Regional Center (RRC).

1825 Pinion Road, Suite A
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 753-4236

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Description: Nevada Legal Services (NLS) is the only statewide legal assistance provider to low-income Nevadans. NLS helps its clients with everything from giving them advice to representing them in administrative hearings and court, and providing community education and clinics for people who want to represent themselves.

285 10th St.
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 753-5880
renointake@nlslaw.net

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Fallon

Organization/Creator: Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR)

Description: The Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation is a state and federally funded program that helps people with disabilities get jobs and helps people already working with training, counseling, and other assistance. Fallon vocational rehabilitation services are available to high school students with a disability that makes it hard to get a job. Nevada JobConnect in Fallon offers job seekers career development information, job search resources, training programs, and unemployment benefits if they need them.

121 Industrial Way
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-6568

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Organization/Creator: Nevada Department of Health & Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division

Description: The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division makes sure that people and families can get the help and services they need to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families, can get help from the Fallon Rural Regional Center (RRC).

131 North Maine Street
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-0347

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Fernley

Organization/Creator: Nevada Department of Health & Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division

Description: The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division makes sure that people and families can get the help and services they need to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families, can get help from the Fernley Rural Regional Center (RRC).

415 Highway 95A, Bldg. 1
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 423-0347

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Gardnerville

Organization/Creator: Nevada Department of Health & Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division

Description: The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division makes sure that people and families can get the help and services they need to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families, can get help from the Gardnerville Rural Regional Center (RRC).

1528 Highway 395, Suite 100
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-3671

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Winnemucca

Organization/Creator: Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR)

Description: The Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation is a state and federally funded program that helps people with disabilities get jobs and helps people already working with training, counseling, and other assistance. Winnemucca vocational rehabilitation services are available to high school students with a disability that makes it hard to get a job. Nevada JobConnect in Fallon offers job seekers career development information, job search resources, training programs, and unemployment benefits if they need them.

475 W. Haskell Street, Suite 2
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6544

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Organization/Creator: Nevada Department of Health & Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division

Description: The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division makes sure that people and families can get the help and services they need to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families, can get help from the Winnemucca Rural Regional Center (RRC).

475 West Haskell Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6593

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Sparks

Organization/Creator: Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR)

Description: The Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation is a state and federally funded program that helps people with disabilities get jobs and helps people already working with training, counseling, and other assistance. Sparks vocational rehabilitation services are available to high school students with a disability that makes it hard to get a job. Nevada JobConnect in Fallon offers job seekers career development information, job search resources, training programs, and unemployment benefits if they need them.

2281 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431-2119
(775) 284-9520

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Organization/Creator: Nevada Department of Health & Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division

Description: The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division makes sure that people and families can get the help and services they need to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives. The Sierra Regional Center (SRC) helps people of all ages who have intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families in Washoe County get the help they need.

605 South 21st Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 688-1930

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Reno

Organization/Creator: Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR)

Description: The Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation is a state and federally funded program that helps people with disabilities get jobs and helps people already working with training, counseling, and other assistance. Reno vocational rehabilitation services are available to high school students with a disability that makes it hard to get a job.

1325 Corporate Boulevard
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 823-8100

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Description: Nevada Legal Services (NLS) is the only statewide legal assistance provider to low-income Nevadans. NLS helps its clients with everything from giving them advice to representing them in administrative hearings and court, and providing community education and clinics for people who want to represent themselves.

650 Tahoe St.
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 284-3491
renointake@nlslaw.net

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Description: Nevada Parents Encouraging Parents (PEP) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, empowering, and encouraging families of children and youth with disabilities and behavioral health needs from birth to 26 and their service providers. PEP offers a variety of free training programs on special education, mental health, and disability issues.

4600 Kietzke Lane, I-202
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 448-9950

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Organization/Creator: University of Nevada, Reno

Description: The Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities serves as Nevada’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The UCEDDs were established and funded by the Developmental Disabilities Rights Assistance and Rights Act (DD Act). UCEDDs work to accomplish a shared vision that foresees a nation in which all Americans, including Americans with disabilities, participate fully in their communities. Independence, productivity and community inclusion are key components of this vision. The DD Act funds 67 Centers at universities in every state and territory.

William J. Raggio Building
Room Number: 4090
1664 N. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89557
(775) 784-4921
nced@unr.edu

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Yerington

Description: Nevada Legal Services (NLS) is the only statewide legal assistance provider to low-income Nevadans. NLS helps its clients with everything from giving them advice to representing them in administrative hearings and court, and providing community education and clinics for people who want to represent themselves.

720 S. Main St., Unit A
Yerington, NV 89447
(775) 463-1222
renointake@nlslaw.net

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