Rebecca Martin on How Partnering With NSITE Helps Her VR Clients Succeed

Rebecca Martin is a Certified Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with North Dakota Vocational Rehabilitation Services, a state agency that helps people with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment. She provides counseling, guidance, and access to assistive technology to support her clients in securing employment.

Securing meaningful employment is often a steep climb for people with vision loss or other disabilities, especially when access to resources and opportunities is limited. However, with the right training, adaptive tools, and support network, those barriers can be transformed into stepping stones toward independence.

Rebecca Martin, a seasoned vocational rehabilitation counselor, has seen firsthand how structured guidance and NSITE’s specialized training programs help clients develop confidence, workplace skills, and a clear path to employment. In this episode, she discusses why virtual learning and peer connections are essential, how progress reports build trust between counselors and training providers, and what it means to watch clients rediscover their potential.

Drawing on her own journey with multiple sclerosis and vision loss, Rebecca shares inspiring stories of individuals who overcame setbacks, rebuilt professional skills after traumatic brain injuries, and embraced assistive technology to succeed in their careers. Her perspective highlights how collaboration, compassion, and the right resources can open doors to lasting career success.