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.
Letter from the Foundation Board President
If you're a JAWS user, hit enter on the "Play" link below to access the audio for this article. I am honored to be reporting to you as Board President of the Seattle Lighthouse for [...]
Spring 2012 Message from the President and CEO
If you're a JAWS user, hit enter on the "Play" link below to access the audio for this article. [powerpress] It’s hard to believe that so much of the year has already raced by — [...]
A Gift of a Lifetime
If you're a JAWS user, hit enter on the "Play" link below to access the audio for this article. [powerpress] Over the years, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. has benefited [...]
