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Alphapointe @Alphapointe

One of the largest nonprofit employers of people with vision loss as well as providers of vision rehabilitation services for people of all ages in the U.S.

Joined September 2010
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What if you were told that you only had 5 days left to see? What would you do with those 5 days, and what would you do with the rest of your life? These are questions that Kim Stanley had to answer. Read Kim's story: bit.ly/3ZdHqck
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Today, please join us as we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.
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Happy Mother's Today, we celebrate the amazing mothers who fill our lives with love and care. [Image description: A graphic card that says "Happy Mother's Day." It features a heart, an outstretched hand holding a flower, and the Alphapointe logo.}
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A huge thank you to sponsors like these who make the C&C Group Alphapointe Golf Tournament presented by Bank Midwest possible ... and successful.
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It only takes a single moment to change the entire trajectory of someone’s life. For Dillon Tarn, that moment came when he was 16 years old. “On May 7, 2017, my life took a 180-degree turn..." Check out the latest installment of “Through our Eyes at bit.ly/3SenJ09
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Our Low Vision clinic is staffed with a skilled team of OTs (occupational therapists) and COTAs (certified occupational therapy assistants) and our Optometrist, Dr. Cal Wiese. We are here to help on your vision loss journey.
[Image description: Dr. Wiese is standing and smiling at the camera. He is in the entryway of the Low Vision Clinic. You can see various eye charts around him.]

ALT [Image description: Dr. Wiese is standing and smiling at the camera. He is in the entryway of the Low Vision Clinic. You can see various eye charts around him.]
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This week is National Volunteer Week, and to honor the men and women who have given their time and energy to Alphapointe over the years, we will be profiling one of these people every day this week.
Beth smiling at the camera.

ALT Beth smiling at the camera.

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Today we are featuring Beth Kelloff, an alumnae of the greater Kansas City Delta Gamma chapter. Beth became involved with Delta Gamma when she was in college, and their fraternity foundation is “service for sight."
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“Kids in the Kitchen was my brainchild, we got it up and running, but now it is doing so well it doesn’t even need us anymore, and that’s what we want to see, Alphapointe kids teaching other kids,” says Beth about her involvement with Kids in the Kitchen. Thank you, Beth.
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When clients first walk through the doors of Alphapointe, they often carry a mix of uncertainty and hope. Many are unsure of how they'll regain their independence or re-enter the workforce after vision loss. At Alphapointe, our mission is to turn that uncertainty into confidence.
Hazeline standing at her desk at H&R Block

ALT Hazeline standing at her desk at H&R Block

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A key part of that journey is the support provided by our Job Placement Specialist, Martin Callen. Martin works one-on-one with clients who are ready to take the next step toward employment.
Elvis is working on a robot that he built at Alphapointe's Technology Camp.

ALT Elvis is working on a robot that he built at Alphapointe's Technology Camp.

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A key part of that journey is the support provided by our Job Placement Specialist, Martin Callen. Martin works one-on-one with clients who are ready to take the next step toward employment.
Martin standing in the lobby of Alphapointe.

ALT Martin standing in the lobby of Alphapointe.

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Take a quick listen to Jaime Bluma, former Royals pitcher and current radio personality, as he shares his excitement about the C&C Group Alphapointe Golf Tournament, presented by Bank Midwest. Use this URL for more information: alphapointe.org/event/golf/
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Join us for a great time that also helps raise money for Alphapointe Youth Programs. For more information visit: C&C Group Alphapointe Golf Tournament Presented by Bank Midwest | Alphapointe
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On May 12, grab your clubs and come join us for the C&C Group Alphapointe Golf Tournament presented by Bank Midwest, located at the National Golf Club in Kansas City. For more information, you can visit bit.ly/4hzVIdV
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Congrats to our competitors Eddie, Tian Ai, Russel, and Solame, all of whom represented Alphapointe and our community at the national Abacus Bee competition in Louisville, Kentucky. Solame and Tian Ai both managed a podium finish, each grabbing a second-place in their category.
The entire group together after the competition. From left to right: Eddie, Tian Ai, Russel, Solame, and Laurie Due, Alphapointe Youth Program Manager

ALT The entire group together after the competition. From left to right: Eddie, Tian Ai, Russel, Solame, and Laurie Due, Alphapointe Youth Program Manager

Solame smiling while receiving her medal for a second-place finish

ALT Solame smiling while receiving her medal for a second-place finish

Tian Ai, holding up a gift card he received for getting second place. He's all smiles.

ALT Tian Ai, holding up a gift card he received for getting second place. He's all smiles.
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It's Employee Appreciation Day, and we want to give a special shoutout to our dedicated, hardworking team. Alphapointe thrives because of them.
Rick and Tiffany are working on the tape machine in the Alphapointe Office Products department.

ALT Rick and Tiffany are working on the tape machine in the Alphapointe Office Products department.

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Sign up for our newsletter to discover incredible stories of individuals thriving with vision loss. Use this link to read the latest and sign up: latest edition. There's even a way to sign up at the top. conta.cc/3Xv3DkZ
Peyton and Jude are smiling while holding their hands up. They have oven mittens on.

ALT Peyton and Jude are smiling while holding their hands up. They have oven mittens on.
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"Being blind has given me power," says Thomas Nguyen. In the latest edition of "Through Our Eyes," writer Cameron Black profiles Thomas, who works in the Alphapointe Plastics Department. Read the full story here: bit.ly/3DbG5eg
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We're here to help. [Image description: A graphic that says, "See Possibility." It also includes a photo of Jackson, an Alphapointe client with his quote: "I found Alphapointe and I found hope again."]
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