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Through Our Eyes: Just Being a Kid
It was a hot summer day in August 1996. I was just 7 years old and I was sitting in a swimming pool, waiting for another boy about my age to jump onto the other end of a large inflatable I was on. When he launched off the platform and landed, it sent me upward…
Volunteer Spotlight: Rick Walczak
As part of the ongoing Volunteer Spotlight series, we checked in with volunteer Rick Walczak on why he chooses to donate his time and energy to Alphapointe. Q&A with Rick Tell us about you… I retired seven years ago as a manager in the U.S. Defense Department where I helped people negotiate contracts. I stay…
Volunteer Spotlight: Jessica Mumma
As part of the ongoing Volunteer Spotlight series, we checked in with volunteer Jessica Mumma on why she chooses to donate her time and energy to Alphapointe. Q&A with Jessica Tell us about you……… I was born and raised in Kansas City, most importantly in the “Northland” or “North of the River.” I am a…
Mission Moment: Low Vision Clinic Helps Regain Independence
Margaret was having difficulty reading, dialing phone numbers and navigating her home safely. In addition, she was unable to see her kitchen appliance settings and could not determine when to stop pouring liquids or identify food on her plate. Margaret came to Alphapointe’s Low Vision Clinic with a can-do attitude and was open to making…
Through Our Eyes: Books Help Me See
This edition of “Through Our Eyes” is dedicated to my older sister, Dr. Alexis Black, who taught me that I would be able to see if I just opened a book. “I cannot live without books.” Thomas Jefferson. The room was dimly lit, all lamps and light fixtures having been extinguished hours before, with the…
Mission Moment: Years-Long Wait Pays Off
Chandra Johnson wore glasses ever since she was little, so she was used to needing a little help to see. But, in 2006, she developed an issue with her prescription. All of a sudden, she was struggling to see things in the same way that she always had. A visit to her doctor led to…
