Find disability resources in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada for transportation, benefits, employment, independent living, advocacy, developmental services, family support, healthcare, and more.
This guide is designed to help you find the right starting point without having to know which agency handles your situation. For other local assistance, visit the Vegas4Locals Community Resources directory.
Important: Eligibility, funding, services, office locations, and application procedures can change. Contact the program or agency directly before visiting or applying.
Start Here for Disability Services in Southern Nevada
You do not need to identify the exact government program before asking for help. Two statewide resource systems can help people with disabilities and their families find programs based on their individual needs.
Nevada 211
Nevada 211 connects Nevadans with disability services and other health and human-service programs. Its disability directory includes transportation, assistive technology, Social Security help, employment, counseling, developmental-disability services, respite care, in-home assistance, support groups, and other resources.
Best starting point for: Anyone who knows what kind of help they need but does not know which local organization provides it.
Contact: Call 211 or 1-866-535-5654, or text your ZIP code to 898211.
Search Nevada 211 Disability Services
Nevada Care Connection
Nevada Care Connection helps people with disabilities, older adults, Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, family members, and caregivers explore available services and make informed decisions.
Resource Navigators provide one-on-one assistance rather than simply handing callers a list of agencies. The Nevada Care Connection Resource Center serving Clark County is operated through Jewish Family Service Agency.
Clark County: 702-933-1191
Email: NVCC@jfsalv.org
Get Help from Nevada Care Connection
Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division
The Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division administers and coordinates programs for people with disabilities, older adults, families, and caregivers. Programs include developmental services, early intervention, long-term support, and other assistance.
Las Vegas Regional Office:
7150 Pollock Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-486-3545
Accessible Transportation and RTC Paratransit
RTC ADA Paratransit
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada provides ADA Paratransit for eligible people whose disabilities prevent them from independently using some or all of the regular fixed-route transit system.
Eligibility is based on how a person’s disability affects the ability to use fixed-route public transportation. Having a disability by itself does not automatically establish eligibility.
Best for: Eligible Southern Nevada residents who cannot independently use standard RTC bus service because of a disability.
Apply for RTC Paratransit Certification
Other Disability Transportation
Nevada 211 can also help locate disability transportation programs, including free or reduced-cost services that may serve particular populations, destinations, or geographic areas.
Employment, Training, and Vocational Rehabilitation
Nevada Vocational Rehabilitation
The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s Vocational Rehabilitation program helps eligible Nevadans with disabilities prepare for, obtain, maintain, or advance in employment.
Services may involve assessment, counseling, training, job-placement support, rehabilitation services, and other assistance based on an individual’s employment plan and eligibility.
Southern Nevada: 702-486-5230
Nevada Relay: 711
Nevada Rehabilitation Division
EmployNV Career Hubs
EmployNV Career Hubs provide no-cost employment and training assistance to job seekers. Services can include career coaching, résumé assistance, job matching, interview preparation, skills assessments, and access to Vocational Rehabilitation support for eligible people with disabilities.
Explore EmployNV Workforce Services
Opportunity Village
Opportunity Village serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Southern Nevada. Programs include workforce development, community employment, day services, vocational training, inclusive housing, arts, recreation, and other supports.
Program eligibility, funding, and enrollment requirements vary. Opportunity Village conducts an intake assessment for people seeking services.
Main Las Vegas Campus:
6050 S. Buffalo Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89113
702-262-1550
Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services
Desert Regional Center
The Desert Regional Center, part of Nevada’s Aging and Disability Services Division, provides developmental services for eligible children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Southern Nevada.
Eligible participants are assigned a service coordinator who can assist with assessment, referrals, service planning, and connection to approved supports.
Available developmental services can include behavioral support, residential services, job and day training, nursing, and other person-centered supports depending on eligibility and individual needs.
Community Services and Intake:
7150 Pollock Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-486-7850
Disability Rights, Discrimination, and Advocacy
Nevada Disability Advocacy & Law Center
The Nevada Disability Advocacy & Law Center (NDALC) is Nevada’s federally mandated protection and advocacy organization for people with disabilities.
NDALC provides information and referral, technical assistance, training, legal and non-legal advocacy, and other services related to disability rights. Issues may involve discrimination, abuse or neglect, education, employment, healthcare, community integration, voting, and access to services.
Services are free for eligible individuals, but assistance depends on the nature of the issue, program eligibility, current organizational priorities, and available resources.
Las Vegas Office:
2820 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 11
Las Vegas, NV 89102
702-257-8150
Toll-Free: 1-888-349-3843
Nevada Relay: 711
Email: lasvegas@ndalc.org
Se habla Español.
Legal note: This Vegas4Locals guide provides resource information and is not legal advice.
Blind and Visually Impaired Resources
Blind Center of Nevada
The Blind Center of Nevada supports people who are blind or visually impaired through programs focused on independence, education, vocational mentorship, social connection, arts, fitness, and other activities.
Address:
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Main Phone: 702-642-6000
Get Help from the Blind Center of Nevada
Nevada Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired
The Nevada Rehabilitation Division also includes Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired as part of its employment and independent-living services for Nevadans with disabilities.
Disability Resources for Children and Families
Nevada Early Intervention Services
Nevada Early Intervention Services supports infants and toddlers under age 3 who have developmental delays or disabilities and their families.
Evaluation and assessment for early intervention are available at no charge. Services can include service coordination, developmental instruction, speech and language services, occupational and physical therapy, vision support, assistive technology, nutritional services, audiology, and autism screening or diagnostic evaluation.
Las Vegas Referral Line: 702-486-9200
Project ASSIST: 1-800-522-0066
Nevada Early Intervention Programs
CCSD Special Education and Child Find
Clark County School District provides special education and related services for eligible students with disabilities.
CCSD’s Child Find program helps identify and evaluate children ages 3 through 21 who may have disabilities and need special education, related services, or accommodations. Families of school-aged children already enrolled in CCSD can also begin by contacting their child’s school.
Child Find: 702-799-7463
CCSD Special Education: 702-799-5471
Disability Benefits and Healthcare Assistance
Social Security Disability
The Social Security Administration administers disability benefits for people who meet federal medical and other eligibility requirements.
SSDI generally depends on qualifying disability or blindness and sufficient work history. Other Social Security programs, including Supplemental Security Income, have different eligibility rules.
Social Security Disability Information
Nevada Medicaid for Aged, Blind, and Disabled Residents
Nevada’s Division of Welfare and Supportive Services administers Medicaid programs that may serve eligible people who are aged, blind, or disabled.
Programs and eligibility vary based on income, disability status, age, living arrangement, Medicare status, and other factors. Nevada’s Medical Assistance to the Aged, Blind and Disabled program includes several eligibility categories and home- and community-based waiver pathways.
Southern Nevada DWSS: 702-486-1646
Toll-Free: 800-992-0900
Nevada Medical Assistance Programs
Need Help Finding the Right Benefit?
Nevada 211 can help locate organizations that assist with Social Security disability benefits, prescription costs, healthcare, and other disability-related financial resources.
In-Home Help, Caregiver Support, and Independent Living
Nevada Care Connection
People who need help remaining independent at home can use Nevada Care Connection to explore long-term services and supports based on their needs and preferences.
A Resource Navigator can help identify appropriate programs and explain possible next steps.
Request Nevada Care Connection Assistance
In-Home Assistance and Respite Care
Nevada 211 maintains listings for programs that may provide in-home assistance, respite care, caregiver support, supported living, and other disability-related services.
Examples may include help with household tasks, meals, shopping, personal support, temporary caregiver relief, or residential assistance. Services and eligibility vary by program.
Search Nevada 211 Disability Services
Assistive Technology
Assistive technology can include mobility equipment, communication devices, vision and hearing aids, adaptive computer equipment, and other tools that help people perform everyday activities more independently.
Nevada 211 and Nevada Care Connection can help identify current assistive-technology programs and possible funding sources based on individual circumstances.
Before Contacting a Disability Program
You can often save time by having some basic information available before calling or applying. Requirements differ, so do not delay asking for help because you do not have every document.
- Describe the help you need: Transportation, employment, benefits, caregiving, housing support, advocacy, medical coverage, developmental services, or another need.
- Know where you live: Many programs are assigned by ZIP code, city, or county.
- Ask about eligibility: Disability definitions and eligibility standards differ between programs.
- Ask about documentation: Some programs may require medical, disability, income, residency, or identification records.
- Ask about costs: Some programs are free, while others use insurance, public funding, sliding fees, or participant contributions.
- Request accommodations: Tell the agency if you need an interpreter, accessible format, mobility accommodation, communication assistance, or another reasonable accommodation.
- Confirm before visiting: Office locations, hours, intake procedures, waiting lists, and appointment requirements can change.
Las Vegas Disability Resources FAQ
Q: Where should I start if I don’t know which disability program I need?
A: Nevada 211 is a good starting point for searching local disability services. Nevada Care Connection can also provide one-on-one resource navigation for people with disabilities, families, and caregivers.
Q: Does having a disability automatically qualify me for every program?
A: No. Each program has its own eligibility rules. Requirements may consider the type or impact of a disability, age, income, residency, work history, transportation needs, or other factors.
Q: How can I apply for accessible public transportation in Las Vegas?
A: RTC provides ADA Paratransit for people who meet eligibility requirements because a disability prevents them from independently using some or all fixed-route transit services. An application and certification process is required.
Q: Where can a person with a disability get help finding a job?
A: Nevada Vocational Rehabilitation provides employment-related services for eligible people with disabilities. EmployNV and organizations such as Opportunity Village also offer employment and training programs for certain populations.
Q: Where can adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities find services?
A: Nevada’s Desert Regional Center serves eligible Southern Nevada residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services are coordinated according to individual eligibility and needs.
Q: Who can help with disability discrimination or rights violations?
A: Nevada Disability Advocacy & Law Center is Nevada’s federally mandated protection and advocacy organization. It provides free services to eligible people with disability-related issues according to its programs, priorities, and available resources.
Q: Where can blind or visually impaired Las Vegas residents find help?
A: The Blind Center of Nevada provides local programs for people who are blind or visually impaired. Nevada’s Rehabilitation Division also provides Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Q: Where can I get help if I’m concerned about my young child’s development?
A: Nevada Early Intervention Services serves eligible children under age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities. Families can call the Las Vegas referral line at 702-486-9200 or Project ASSIST at 1-800-522-0066.
Q: What about children age 3 and older?
A: Clark County School District provides special education services and operates Child Find for children ages 3 through 21 who may have a disability and need evaluation, special education, related services, or accommodations.
Q: Where can I learn about Social Security disability benefits?
A: Use the official Social Security Administration disability website for current federal eligibility and application information. Nevada 211 can also help identify local organizations that assist people with benefits questions.
Q: Are all disability services free?
A: No. Some services are free, while others depend on public funding, Medicaid, insurance, income, program eligibility, or participant payments. Ask the provider about costs before enrolling.
Q: Can I request an accommodation when contacting an agency?
A: Yes. Tell the organization what accommodation or communication assistance you need when requesting information, making an appointment, or applying for services.
Accuracy note: Disability programs, eligibility requirements, funding, contact information, and services can change. This guide is intended to help you find an appropriate starting point. Always confirm current requirements directly with the agency or organization before applying or visiting.
