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Alphapointe
One of the largest nonprofit employers of people with vision loss & providers of rehabilitation services in the U.S.
About Alphapointe
Alphapointe is a multi-faceted non-profit organization that is driven by our mission to empower people with vision loss to achieve their goals and aspirations. Manufacturing tens of millions of products annually, Alphapointe is one of the largest employers of people who are blind in the U.S. with more than 400 employees, more than half of whom are blind or visually impaired. Founded in 1911, Alphapointe's business divisions include: - Online office supply retailer - Plastic injection molding manufacturer - Plastic small and micro molding manufacturer - Office product manufacturer - Janitorial products manufacturer - Textile products manufacturer - BSC Military supply provider - Call Center Services - Contract Management Services - Low vision Center and rehabilitation services Alphapointe's online supply store provides over 50,000 office, janitorial, and break room supplies at www.alphapointeonline.com. We serve government and commercial customers throughout the country utilizing over 60 specialty warehouses. Alphapointe's Plastics Division is a key sourcing partner for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense. Alphapointe manufactures pharma and supplement bottles as well as high-precision small and micro molded plastic components for federal and commercial companies nationally. Key partnerships include 3M, Cardinal Health, Sanofi-Aventis, Sealed Air Corporation, Berlin Packaging, and Rexam. Other Alphapointe Services Include: •Contract Manufacturing •Contract Management •Contract Plastics Engineering •Contract Plastics Manufacturing •Subassembly •Assembly & Final Packaging •Inventory Management •Warehousing Services •Contract Packaging •Call Center Operations •Comprehensive Rehabilitation & Education Programs •Employment & Job Placement
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Presence & Recognition
Alphapointe is hosting the Gathering Pointe event on Thursday, September 10, at the Alphapointe Life Skills Campus, featuring occupational therapist and adaptive and inclusive trainer Payton Nowlin with Forward Motion Fitness.
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Research & Knowledge
Alphapointe published research findings from the Big Data Project, a research initiative funded by VisionServe Alliance, the Aging and Vision Loss National Coalition, and The Ohio State University College of Optometry, which found employment rates for people with vision loss remain significantly lower than those of sighted peers.
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Operations & Supply
Alphapointe achieved ISO Level 7 Clean Room certification to meet the needs of clients, customers, and the people it serves.
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People
Alphapointe collaborates with the Big Data Project to research employment rates for visually impaired individuals in Missouri and Kansas.
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Presence & Recognition
Alphapointe was recognized with the Help is in Sight Award by Hadley, a true pioneer in supporting and serving the BVI community.
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