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.

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