About Us

Our Vision

People with disabilities are visible, valued members in the community.

Our Mission

We develop, deliver and use learning systems that benefit people with disabilities and those who support them.

General Information

High Sierra Industries and WARC are 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organizations and are governed by a Board of Directors.

We currently serve approximately 250 people with disabilities within our various programs and services.

For additional information regarding our not-for-profit status, please see our Financials.

Advocacy

High Sierra Industries is a data-driven, outcome-based nonprofit; we use data to advocate for better outcomes for people with disabilities.

Locations

Reactor Way Site

Our Reactor Way Site, including our new addition, which was completed in Fall of 2017, houses the iChoose and iWork programs, administrative departments (Accounting, HR, etc.), offices for our iLive, I Strive, and shipping and receiving warehouse. This location features a top of the line art room.

Thanks to all our donors who supported and continue to support our capital improvements: The William N. Pennington Foundation, The Nell J. Redfield Foundation, Mathewson Charitable Lead Trusts, The Bretzlaff Foundation, The Thelma B. and Thomas P. Hart Foundation, The Fields Family, The Robert S. and Dorothy J. Keyser Foundation and the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation.

Downtown Diplomats

Established in 2015, the Downtown Diplomats program, a public-private partnership between the City of Reno and High Sierra Industries, provides the City of Reno with a capable workforce to help beautify the downtown district and make it more welcoming for both residents and visitors. Working as a team, the Downtown Diplomats not only help keep downtown Reno neat by picking up trash and pulling weeds, but also report maintenance issues such as graffiti or potholes. The Diplomats also greet residents and visitors and, helping answer any general questions they might have.

Community Partnerships

BJ’s Nevada Barbecue Co.	KTVN Channel 2 / KRNV News 4 / KNPB Public Television
Black Bear Diners	Microsoft
Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows	NV Energy
CARE Chest of Sierra Nevada	Peppermill Casino Spa Resort
Circus Circus / Eldorado / Silver Legacy	Regional Transportation Commission
City of Reno	Renown Health
Crystal Creamery	Scolari’s Food and Drug
Food Bank of Northern Nevada	The Discovery
International Game Technology PLC	University of Nevada, Reno
	Washoe County School District

Current Projects

I Strive Assessment

Our latest project that will be debuting soon is a teaching tool for anyone working with learners on how to track their progression toward personal and professional independence.