Alphapointe

One way Alphapointe provides employment opportunities for those who are blind or have vision loss is our Plastics and Micro Molding Division. With our investment in state-of-the-art equipment, we are able to produce prescription and supplement bottles, various containers for janitorial use, and small and micro-molded components. Our plastic molding operations include various processes: custom, injection micro, injection blow, extrusion, and injection stretch blow molding. These are produced in an ISO 9001-certified facility. Image Description: [Prescription bottles are shown moving through the manufacturing process at Alphapointe’s facility.]

?? Empowering Potential, Transforming Lives ?? At Alphapointe, we believe in creating opportunities that go beyond limits. As one of the largest employers of people who are blind or visually impaired in the U.S., we are committed to fostering independence, innovation, and inclusion. From cutting-edge manufacturing to expanding our warehouse operations, every initiative is driven by our mission: providing meaningful employment and enriching lives = more jobs, more possibilities, more empowerment. We're here to ensure people have the tools to thrive. ?? #InclusionWorks #Empowerment #CommunityImpact #Alphapointe [Image description: Sheldon and Thomas are working in our Plastics Division.]

We are humbled to win a gold Philly Award from Nonprofit Connect for "Thoughts of A Blind Man," which you can see right here: https://bit.ly/3UT0iuW We want to thank Nonprofit Connect for honoring us. And a big shout out to our partners at Outrider and Nuance, who make this great work possible. [Image description: Alphapointe team members, Reinhard Mabry, Cameron Black, Scott Cotter, and Nuance Founder and Creative Director, David Thornhill.

“Through Our Eyes” is Alphapointe’s monthly blog focusing on perspectives from people living with vision loss, written by Cameron Black, who has been blind from birth. This time around he writes about Daniel Jones, his family, and his journey from having 20/20 vision to being completely blind after a Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy diagnosis. Daniel shared, “I can do anything I set my mind to, and don’t tell me I can’t because the minute you do, I will figure out a way.” Read the full piece at this link: https://bit.ly/3O6m0Yn. Image Description: {Daniel Jones] #WorkforceDevelopment #GoodJobs #Career #Recruitment #Work #HumanResources #Employment #Marlborough #Employees #Business #Alphapointe #KansasCity

One of Alphapointe’s largest manufacturing divisions is our uniform apparel and tactical sewing department. Boasting a client list which includes the Defense Logistics Agency, the State of New York, New York City, and the Veterans Administration, Alphapointe has the knowledge and capacity to complete an array of projects. Medical textiles, industrial fabrics, and military gear are just a few of the projects that Alphapointe’s experienced professionals accomplish during their workday. Image Description: [Su Ping Chen is working in the manufacturing division on her machine with camouflaged material.] #Business #SupplyChain #Diversity #Equity #Support #Success #Inspiration #Goals #Branding #SupportEquity #Quality #ProductsWithPurpose #Alphapointe #QueensNY #KansasCity

This Veterans Day, we honor those who have served with bravery and dedication. Today, we’re especially proud to highlight one of our own: Tom England, Alphapointe’s VP of Sales and Marketing and a veteran himself. Learn more about his story and the invaluable experience he brings to our team in this story from the Kansas City Business Journal. https://bit.ly/4eo3LbS #Veteransday #Alphapointe #Veteran [Image description: This is a thumbnail from the article. It shows Tom in a blue suit standing in his office. He is smiling at the camera.]

Sticky notes? You bet. Office furniture? Got you covered. Wireless mice, snacks, coffee? Yes, yes, and yes. Alphapointe is a business AND a nonprofit. We sell products to government agencies as well as small and large businesses. Each purchase helps further our mission of serving, employing, and advocating for people who are blind or visually impaired. Our online store helps with that mission, too. And you can find the above-mentioned items and more there. When you do - for office or home - it helps support our mission. Shop now: https://bit.ly/3xPuWwG

From the patented, life-saving devices we created and make ... to the pens, prescription bottles, uniforms, relief bags, base supply centers - and more - Alphapointe proudly supports and serves the U.S. Military. And we're honored to be one of the associated agencies of the National Industries for the Blind and do our part while helping employ people who are blind and visually impaired. #veteransmonth

Building for the future. Nearly 20,000 feet of production, warehouse, and shipping space is being added to?#Alphapointe’s main campus in?#KansasCity. This new space will allow us to accommodate the needs of current customers and increase our availability to new clients. The added space and the additional work means we can grow our workforce and provide meaningful employment to those with?#VisionLoss. Image Description: [An aerial view of the?Alphapointe?campus in Kansas City shows the building site as of last week, where 20,000 feet of building space is being added.]

As we come to the end of October - National Disability Employment Awareness Month - we want to congratulate Terrie once again for being named the National Industries for the Blind Milton J. Samuelson Career Achievement Award winner. Terrie, who lives with vision loss, helps Alphapointe recruit others with vision loss to join the team. In FY2023, she was responsible for the hiring of 21 people. Terrie helps show the world that vision loss is not a hurdle to working, contributing, and building the life you want. #NDEAM #workforcedevelopment [Image description: a large group of people stand side by side with Terrie as she holds the plaque she received from National Industries for the Blind]