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.

Portrait of Lachelle, a dark-skinned woman earring a colourful print blouse and purple blazer, smiling and standing outside in front of trees
  • Lighthouse Benefit Holiday Concert

    November 23rd, 2010

    You are cordially invited to join us for winter cheer with an evening of holiday music performed by The Bellevue Community Band. Proceeds from this special concert will go directly to support Lighthouse Employee and [...]

  • Lighthouse Sponsors Blinded Veterans Association 64th Conference

    August 12th, 2009

    The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is pleased to sponsor the Blinded Veterans Association 64th Conference. President Kirk Adams and Director of Communications Melanie Wimmenauer will attend the 64th Blinded Veterans Association in Portland, OR [...]

  • Welcome to the Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. Blog!

    May 15th, 2009

    We will be posting news, events, photos, and other important information to this page. Keep posted here and on our new Facebook profile too!