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During National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Alphapointe and National Industries for the Blind (NIB) stand together to highlight the importance of employment for people who are blind. Our commitment to #ChampionEmploymentGrowth focuses on creating inclusive workplaces and ensuring that individuals with visual impairments have equal opportunities to contribute to our economy and society. Discover how we're working with NIB and other agencies like ours to make a difference: https://bit.ly/3U46UWS Image Description: [Romia, an Alphapointe employee, is shown working during one of his shifts.

Our pens go places. Tough, cold, wet, harsh, supersonic places. On the construction site, in the kitchen, high up in the air, at the office, or in the shop ... we've got the pens that get the job done. And at the same time, they help make opportunities happen for people who are blind or visually impaired. Every Alphapointe product or service is creating possibilities. Partner with us and be a part of transforming lives.

"Just because your eyes fail does not mean you are a failure." In the newest chapter of "Through Our Eyes," Cameron recounts Bozenna's journey from post-war Germany to the United States, ultimately reaching Alphapointe many years later. Her vision loss has not deterred her determination to work and pursue opportunities. Read the latest story here: https://bit.ly/4eZtzMb #WorkforceDevelopment #GoodJobs #Career #Recruitment #Work #HumanResources #Employment #Marlborough #Employees #Business #Alphapointe #QueensNY #KansasCity

Thank you to our friends at KSHB / KMCI / The EW Scripps Company for sharing the news about the future home of Alphapointe subsidiary, Rightfully Sewn. With a substantial increase in clients and employees, #RightfullySewn is in desperate need of a larger space. We are eagerly awaiting the opening of the new location in 2025. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3NcmzQd. Image Description: [An employee from Rightfully Sewn is working on a sewing project with her material and sewing machine.] #WorkforceDevelopment #GoodJobs #Career #Recruitment #Work #HumanResources #Employment #Marlborough #Employees #Business #Alphapointe #KansasCity

"Good jobs strengthen individuals, families and communities. They also strengthen our nation’s workforce and economy. That’s our number one goal at the Labor Department—and why we work to advance access to good jobs for all, every month of the year."   -Taryn Williams, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy At Alphapointe, our mission is the same. To provide job opportunities that lift people up. Especially for those who face barriers to employment. [Image description: Rebekah works in our contract management department as a CMS site supervisor. She is smiling at the camera. A large computer display can be seen in the background]

Like Alphapointe, our subsidiary #RightfullySewn specializes in employment, training, and placement assistance for people who face barriers to employment. Recently, an Open House was held to showcase Rightfully Sewn's future space. Mayor Pro-Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw and guests from the #Marlborough community were in attendance. Image One Description: [A professional pick pocket was on hand to provide some entertainment. Without them knowing, he removed these guests’ watches.] Image Two Description: [Ryana Parks-Shaw, KC Mayor Pro-Tem, Tyler Bennet, President of Rightfully Sewn, Danny Davies, Alphapointe board member] Image Three Description: [Rightfully Sewn President, Tyler, discussed the future plans with a guest.] Image Four Description: [Rightfully Sewn staff and family reviewing the building plans.]

As the calendar turns to October it signifies two important themes for this month: Blindness Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Blindness Awareness Month began in 2009 and focuses on bringing awareness towards living with and preventing vision loss. The theme for this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month is, “Access to Good Jobs For All.” At #Alphapointe this very idea is at the core of our daily mission. Throughout the month, we will continue to show how we support independence, accessibility, and dignified employment for those with vision loss. Image Description: [David is in the Alphapointe warehouse during one of his work shifts packing supplies into a cardboard box.] @departmentoflabor @Alphapointe

Alphapointe, a Kansas City-area non-profit with a diverse business portfolio including a large manufacturing division is currently searching for a Financial Controller to join its dynamic leadership team. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for the accurate and timely recording of all corporate financial activities in compliance with financial regulations and accounting principles. Use this link to apply: https://bit.ly/4eopi4P [Image description: A gray, white and orange graphic that says "We're hiring. Position: Financial Controller. Apply now: Use the link in the post to submit your resume.]

Todd is a new Alphapointe client who lives with partial vision. He is looking forward to working with Alphapointe’s employment specialists to update his resume, brush up on interview skills, and gain new employment. Right now, he is learning Braille with the support of our educators. Recently, Todd attended the Kansas City Zoo “Touch Tour” with other Alphapointe clients. The Touch Tour is a pilot program, where people with vision loss take an in-depth tour of the Zoo. Image Description 1: [Todd is standing next to the fence around the petting zoo. The brown and white goat on the other side of the fence is benefiting from Todd’s generous back scratches.] [Image Description 2: {Todd in our training apartment. He's wearing a Kool-Aid man shirt and a KC Chiefs jacket and smiling at the camera.]

“I have absolute confidence that when I am done here, I will be able to go back to work,” shared Terrance. We need your $UPPORT to continue the work we do each and every day. Will you become a Monthly Donor? Join online at: https://bit.ly/3YTuLvN. When you elect to be a monthly donor giving $15 per month, you are donating just 49¢ a day to support the mission of #Alphapointe. This 49¢ per day can supply three individuals with the white canes they need to enhance mobility in our community. Image Description: [The photo shows how, with the support of his white cane, Terrance steps onto the city bus. The text reads, "Join the Visionary Circle today!".]