Lachelle Smith
Lachelle Smith, MS, CVRT, LVT is the Program Director and Associate Professor of the Personnel Preparation Program in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) at Salus University. As a member of the low vision and blind community, she has over 20 years of professional experience as an educator, rehabilitation practitioner, and advocate for the Disability community.
Lachelle is dedicated to educating and training of consumers who have disabilities, as well as for individuals pursuing careers in working with consumers who are blind, visually impaired, and those with additional disabilities. She is the Sole Proprietor of InSights VRS, her private practice providing training and consulting services to consumers and administrators of state, private, and nonprofit agencies serving individuals with disabilities. She is also the Founder and President of Blind Blessings, Inc., a nonprofit committed to enhancing the lives and maximizing the opportunities for those with disabilities to live safely and independently and to remain or become successful members of their community.
Lachelle’s life work is focused on eliminating barriers to successful and quality filled lives of those with disabilities.
A Message from Foundation Board Member & Luncheon Chair Barbara Ross
Spring greetings to you! It was a great pleasure to chair this year’s Redefining Vision Luncheon. A huge vote of thanks goes to each of you who attended and supported Seattle Lighthouse for the [...]
Message from the President and CEO Kirk Adams
Our community makes The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.’s work possible with volunteer efforts, financial gifts, and customer relationships. Together, we create employment for individuals who are blind, Deaf-Blind and blind with other disabilities. [...]
Brett Lewis: Judo Gold Medalist and Sensei
Developed in Japan in 1882, Judo is a mutually beneficial sport for everyone involved, including blind and visually impaired athletes. Meaning “the gentle way” Judo requires a lot of self-discipline, structure, and strategy. Brett Lewis, [...]
