Looking beyond what can be seen, to what can be dreamed … and realized.
Looking beyond what can be seen, to what can be dreamed and realized.
We’re changing the way the world sees blindness.
This is an invitation. An opportunity.
To see beyond vision loss and focus on potential. To build a community where people who are blind or visually impaired can have meaningful employment, rehabilitation services that help them thrive, and a place to belong and contribute.
This is an opportunity to be a partner, to invest in products with a purpose. And help people with vision loss achieve their goals and aspirations.
Vision Services
We provide support and services to people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired so they can live an independent, fulfilling life.
Our services include computer training for people with low vision, orientation and mobility coaching, youth camps, braille classes, low vision occupational therapy, job training, career services and employment.
Products & Services
We are one of the largest employers of people with vision loss in the U.S. Our dedicated, innovative team makes a variety of products and provides professional services to government agencies and companies of all sizes
Our skilled employees produce a variety of products including precise custom molded plastic products, office products, janitorial supplies and products for the tactical and medical fields.
Careers & Job Placement
We’re here to help people with employment, job skills training, career placement services, and job coaching.
How Can You Help?
Join us in our effort to change lives.
Volunteer, become a monthly or one-time donor, and help us continue providing services, support, and employment for people who are blind or visually impaired.
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Mental and emotional health is always strengthened by physical health.
For someone living with vision loss, Maintaining a active and healthy lifestyle may seem daunting if not close to impossible. Many questions arise when considering how to exercise in an unfamiliar environment like a gym. And how to do so using proper techniques that will not cause injury.
At this month’s Gathering Pointe this Thursday, September 10, we will be hosting occupational therapist and adaptive and inclusive trainer, Payton Nowlin, with Forward Motion Fitness, as she talks about the principles of functional strength training and how they can be adapted for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Gathering Pointe is a support group for those who are visually impaired or blind; however, all are welcome. It’s an opportunity to socialize with those who are having similar experiences, as well as swap tips and tricks, trade stories, and offer support and encouragement to each other.
It is held at the Alphapointe Life Skills Campus at 7501 Prospect Ave., KCMO, on the second Thursday of every month from 3:00 to 4:30 PM.
“Not only is Gathering Pointe educational, but it provides social benefits to our clients and the community as well,” says Mandy Myers, Alphapointe Activities of Daily Living Instructor. “For some people, living with vision loss can feel very isolating but Gathering Pointe gives them an opportunity to interact with others with similar experiences, letting them know that they are not alone.”
To register for Gathering Pointe, please call (816) 237-2044.
[Image descriptions: 1. Mario, a former Alphapointe client, is wearing boxing gloves and he is working out on the heavy bag. He is smiling at the camera; 2. McKenna, former Alphapointe client, is seated on a weight bench and is looking away from the camera while laughing at one of the other participants of Alphapointe's workout program, Power Hour. The other client is not in the image.]
