Stephanie Welch-Grenier, Ph.D.

Stephanie Welch-Grenier, Ph.D., works as a statewide services and outreach consultant as a CVRT, COMS, TVI. Prior to completing her doctoral work in Visual Impairments and Public Policy through The Ohio State University, Stephanie earned a Master’s Certification in Orientation and Mobility (O&M) (2019), Master’s of Education in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) (2016), and Master’s of Arts in Human Services (2013). In her professional capacity, Stephanie has served as a graduate teaching assistant at the Ohio State University, transition program coordinator at the Lighthouse for the Blind in Southwest Florida, and instructor providing training and education across the lifespan throughout Ohio for school districts, state vocational rehabilitation, and ILOB programming.  Stephanie’s current and previous professional affiliations and leadership roles include both local and national work through AER’s Ohio Chapter, AER’s Vision Rehabilitation Division 11 Board, and ACVREP’s Vision Rehabilitation Subject Matter Expert Board. Stephanie has authored peer-reviewed journal articles, position papers, and strategic planning documents for the British Journal of Visual Impairment, Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, AER Ohio Chapter, and VRT Division 11 Board. In addition, she serves as a Peer Reviewer for JVIB and the Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities. 

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