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SUMMARY:Technology Camp 2026
DESCRIPTION:Technology Camp is a weeklong\, hands-on day camp designed to introduce youth to technology skills that support education\, independence\, and future career pathways. This year’s curriculum will focus on website development\, combining computer literacy\, collaborative learning\, and real-world technology applications. \n\n\n\nCampers will participate in a full college campus tour at the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) and engage in integrated collaboration opportunities with UMKC and Enterprise KC. Instruction will be led by experienced professionals\, including Dr. Chuck Gardner of Enterprise KC\, who will serve as one of the lead instructors\, as well as Dr. Mathew Edwards\, an associate professor at UMKC\, a member of the BVI community\, and founder of the UMKC Disability Alliance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYouth who attend and successfully complete the program will be issued a laptop equipped with accessible software\, including JAWS or ZoomText and the Microsoft operating system. At the conclusion of the camp\, campers will take their laptop and headphones home to keep\, ensuring continued access to technology beyond the program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTechnology Camp Details \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, July 6: Drop-off and pick-up at the Alphapointe Life Skills Campus\n\n\n\nTuesday–Friday: Drop-off and pick-up at Enterprise KC\n\n9AM to 3PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeekly Schedule of Events \n\n\n\nMonday \n\n\n\n\nSite visit to the University of Missouri–Kansas City\n\n\n\nFull campus tour\, accessibility overview\, and accommodations discussion with Dr. Edwards\n\nMonday Schedule of Events\n\n9:00AM drop off at Alphapointe\n\n\n\n9:30AM shuttle to UMKC\n\n\n\n10:00AM tour UMKC\n\n\n\n11:30AM lunch\n\n\n\n1:00PM welcome to college/lecture\n\n\n\n2:30PM shuttle to Alphapointe\n\n\n\n3:00PM parent pick up at Alphapointe\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday \n\n\n\n\nLaptop setup and computer literacy training\n\n\n\n\nWednesday \n\n\n\n\nWebsite development project review\n\n\n\n\nThursday \n\n\n\n\nWebsite development project workday\n\n\n\n\nFriday \n\n\n\n\nYouth website development project presentations\n\n\n\nLunch and presentations: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n\n\nCeremony and wrap up: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n\n\n\nPick up time: 1:00 PM \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Note: Family and friends are welcome to join for lunch at 11:00 AM on Friday. \n\n\n\nYouth Camper Registration \n\n\n\nVolunteer & Staff Registration \n\n\n\nFor more information or questions about volunteering\, please contact Alisha Mulvaney at amulvaney@alphapointe.org or 816‑237‑2026. \n\n\n\nFor financial aid or scholarship information please contact: hrogers@alphapointe.org \n\n\n\nHannah RogersYouth Program ManagerCell: (913)-948-3073Office: (816)-237-2038hrogers@alphapointe.org
URL:https://www.alphapointe.org/event/technology-camp-2026/
LOCATION:Enterprise KC\, 11150 Overbrook Road\, \, Leawood\, Kansas\, 66211\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gathering Pointe Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Gathering Pointe is a FREE facilitated adult discussion/support group for those with blindness and low vision. During this session we’ll be joined by Commerce Bank\, who’ll be talking about investments\, 401Ks\, IRAs\, and other banking resources.  \n\n\n\nTo register call 816-237-2044. \n\n\n\nWhere: Alphapointe\, 7501 Prospect Ave.\, KCMO\, 64132When: 3:00 to 4:30 PM on the second Thursday of each month. \n\n\n\nCall 816-237-2044 to register.
URL:https://www.alphapointe.org/event/gathering-pointe-discussion-group-3/
LOCATION:Alphapointe\, 7501 Prospect Ave.\, Kansas City\, MO 64132\, Missouri\, 64132\, United States
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SUMMARY:MR340
DESCRIPTION:The Alphapointe Current Riders will Be Competing in Their 4th MR340 \n\n\n\nJoin us as we cheer on the first and only blind/sighted team to compete in the world’s longest non-stop river race – the MR340. Two Alphapointe employees – Jake McLaughlin and Isaac McBurney – will be headed down the river from Kansas City to St. Louis for the fourth time.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Team \n\n\n\nBelow\, Isaac (foreground) and Jake both work at Alphapointe\, a nonprofit founded in Kansas City more than 100 years ago with the purpose of employing and serving people who are blind and visually impaired. It’s a mission that continues today — Alphapointe is one of the largest employers of people with vision loss in the region. And provides critical services to more than 4\,000 people who are blind and visually impaired each year. \n\n\n\nIsaac is currently studying at UMKC to be a TVI (teacher for the visually impaired). He manages Alphapointe’s Connecting store\, an adaptive technology retail outlet and works with youth programs and volunteers. Jake is the Director of Special Events and Programs. He has been at Alphapointe for 11 years. \n\n\n\nIn 2026 they’ll be competing in their fourth MR340.  \n\n\n\nKey LinksAlphapointe’s Facebook PagePast photo galleryKSHB Report on Last Year’s Team Prep \n\n\n\nBecome a Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMR340 Stops for 2026\n\n\n\nDay 1: Miami\, MO (07/28/2026)Day 2: Jefferson City\, MO (07/29/2026)Day 3: Hermann\, MO (07/30/2026)Day 4: St. Charles\, MO (07/31/2026) \n\n\n\nHighlights from 2025\n\n\n\nRead the story the Kansas City Star did on the team.Racing a storm on the river with Isaac and Jake.See the video of Isaac and Jake at the 2025 MR340 finish. \n\n\n\nRecognition Wall
URL:https://www.alphapointe.org/event/mr340/
LOCATION:Kaw Point Park KS 66115\, 1403 Fairfax Trafficway\, Kansas City\, Kansas\, 66115\, United States
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