News and Updates - Nevada SILC

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Are you a student with a disability? We Need Your Input!

December 2, 2025

The Nevada SILC needs students with disabilities ages 10 and up to tell us what you know about how Nevada…

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NV Disability Community Dismayed by Funding Uncertainty

November 17, 2025

By Suzanne Potter – Producer Nov 17, 2025 Nevada’s disability community is speaking out about the chaos caused by the government shutdown and…

Nevada SILC Survey Link for 2025

October 23, 2025

Once again, we are looking for feedback about your satisfaction with the services available to individuals with disabilities in Nevada…

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Nevada TRIP continues into the 2025-2026 school year!

August 26, 2025

The Nevada TRIP (The Roadmap Through Innovative Partnerships) interactive website is a powerful tool helping students with disabilities, their parents, and…

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NV Disability Advocate Alarmed by Proposed Cuts to Medicaid

June 20, 2025

Read on Public News site here: https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-06-13/disabilities/nv-disability-advocate-alarmed-by-proposed-cuts-to-medicaid/a97220-1 June 13, 2025 – Alex Gonzalez, Public News Service (NV) Play Audio in Browser…

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We’re Hittin’ the Road with Nevada TRIP!

May 13, 2025

The Nevada TRIP (The Roadmap Through Innovative Partnerships) interactive website has launched! This powerful tool is helping students with disabilities, their parents, and…

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Rural Nevada facing housing, transportation problem

April 10, 2025

Rural Nevada facing housing, transportation problem April 10, 2025 – Alex Gonzalez, Public News Service (NV) Play Audio in Browser…

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Literacy rate among NV students improves but still lags

December 30, 2024

December 30, 2024 – Alex Gonzalez, Public News Service (NV) Play Audio in Browser Window Earlier this year, Governor Joe…

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NV secures $10 million grant to enhance outcomes for students with disabilities

September 4, 2024

September 4, 2024 – Alex Gonzalez, Public News Service (NV) Play Audio in Browser Window Around 19% of students with…

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Disability advocates call for more Independent Living in Nevada

July 23, 2024

July 23, 2024 – Alex Gonzalez, Public News Service (NV) Play Audio in Browser Window The United States has 403…