Nebraska VR Where your future begins

Nebraska VR

Nebraska VR helps people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep jobs while helping businesses recruit, train, and retain employees with disabilities.

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Who We Are

We want to be "where your future begins" and are committed to making sure the way we do business aligns with that vision.

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For Job Seekers

Nebraska VR helps individuals with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep a job.

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For Business

Nebraska VR helps businesses recruit, train, and retain employees with disabilities.

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For Students

Nebraska VR works with schools and other organizations to help students plan for the future and prepare for the world of work.

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For Partners

Through strong and meaningful partnerships we create a network of services and supports to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to succeed.

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Nebraska VR has offices across the state to meet the needs of job seekers with disabilities and businesses seeking to hire qualified candidates.

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Pathway to Employment

The video series demonstrates how Nebraska VR partners with business and other partners through individual success stories.

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Welcome to Nebraska VR

We help people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep jobs.

We also help businesses recruit, train, and retain employees with disabilities.

Through this "dual client" approach, we assist individuals with injuries, illness, or impairments achieve competitive employment and increased independence. We also assist business owners and employers through full service business consultation on a variety of business and disability-related areas.

2024-2027 WIOA Combined State Plan

Every four years, the State of Nebraska is required to submit a state plan to the U.S. Departments of Labor and of Education. The plan includes the state's initiatives to support Nebraska residents, including youth and those with significant barriers to employment, into high-quality jobs and careers and help employers hire and retain skilled workers. The 2024-2027 WIOA Combined State Plan effective July 1, 2024 marks an official end to operating under Order of Selection!

PUBLIC NOTICE
NEBRASKA VR 2026 SUMMER TRANSITION PROGRAM
RELEASE DATE: JANUARY 8, 2026 SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 24, 2026

Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is soliciting proposals for up to $49,000 for the development and implementation of innovative short-term programs focused on Work-Based Learning Experiences for students with disabilities during the summer of 2026. Nebraska VR intends to contract with qualified applicants for up to four (4) months to develop and implement Work-Based Learning Experiences for eligible and potentially eligible students with disabilities, aged 14-21 years old enrolled during the 2026-2027 school year.

Proposal requirements are available at https://vr.nebraska.gov/resources/proposals/2026_Summer_Transition_Proposal_Solicitation_FINAL.pdf. Proposals are due by 5 pm CT on 2/24/2026 to Nebraska VR at lupe.stevens@nebraska.gov.

Nebraska VR will host an Informational Meeting for those interested in submitting a proposal to address questions about the proposal requirements.

When: Wednesday, January 22, 2026
Time: 3:30-4:30 pm CT/2:30-3:30 pm MT
Attend via Zoom at the following link:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://educationne.zoom.us/j/94389806546?pwd=UMZXWQmroBugYOQNoAEjxPCxfAdXRs.1

If you require accommodations for the Informational Meeting, contact Lupe Stevens, lupe.stevens@nebraska.gov, at least three (3) days ahead of the meeting.

Combined State Plan for Nebraska's Workforce System

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Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the policy of the Nebraska Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin or genetic information in its education programs, administration, policies, employment or other agency programs.

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Watch Pathway to Employment Video Series

The Pathway to Employment Video Series is designed to de-mystify the many services provided to clients and businesses while highlighting the innovation that is the culture of Nebraska VR. While certainly each story is either one of progress towards an employment goal or a client's employment goal success, they are also stories about the important role played by staff members, businesses, ATP, Easter Seals, Project SEARCH, and others. Go to: vr.nebraska.gov/videos/

Our Mission

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

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Nebraska VR
Nebraska Department of Education
Address: P.O. Box 94987, Lincoln, NE 68510
Telephone: 402-471-3644
Toll Free: 877-637-3422 or 877-NE-REHAB
FAX: 402-471-0788
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