When you get right down to it, most people have only a handful of truly pivotal moments in their lives. And, of those incredibly formative occasions, arguably the most commonly shared among people from all walks of life is a person’s first job. The initial interview, the nervousness, the anxiety, the anxiousness – most people…
As part of the ongoing Volunteer Spotlight series, we checked in with volunteers Kevin and Kim Schwede on why they choose to donate their time and energy to Alphapointe. Q&A with Kevin & Kim Kevin Schwede Tell us about you… I am recently retired and look forward to golfing, kayaking, spending more time at the…
As part of the ongoing Volunteer Spotlight series, we checked in with volunteer Sara Sweet on why she chooses to donate her time and energy to Alphapointe. Q&A with Sara Tell us about you… I am a born and raised KC native so my roots to this wonderful city are strong. I am a sales…
As part of the ongoing Volunteer Spotlight series, we checked in with volunteer Jessica Mumma on why she chooses to donate her time and energy to Alphapointe. Q&A with Jessica Tell us about you……… I was born and raised in Kansas City, most importantly in the “Northland” or “North of the River.” I am a…
As part of the ongoing Volunteer Spotlight series, we checked in with volunteer Angela Woody on why she chooses to donate her time and energy to Alphapointe. Q&A with Angela Tell us about you… If you meet me you will find that I am a bit of a goof ball. I like to have fun…
Margaret was having difficulty reading, dialing phone numbers and navigating her home safely. In addition, she was unable to see her kitchen appliance settings and could not determine when to stop pouring liquids or identify food on her plate. Margaret came to Alphapointe’s Low Vision Clinic with a can-do attitude and was open to making…
As part of the ongoing Volunteer Spotlight series, we checked in with volunteer Shelby Rayburn on why she chooses to donate her time and energy to Alphapointe. Q&A with Shelby Tell us about you… I’m a KU psychology graduate working with the burn unit at KU Medical Center in hydrotherapy! I live downtown with my…
As part of the ongoing Volunteer Spotlight series, we checked in with volunteer Vicki McKeone on why she chooses to donate her time and energy to Alphapointe. Q&A with Vicki Tell us about you… I’m a longtime resident of the Kansas City area. When I’m not nerding out on insurance claims at IMA, I enjoy…
Pat is a senior living with a recent diagnosis of optic neuropathy, a condition which damages the optic nerve affecting all aspects of vision. Pat came to Alphapointe’s Low Vision Clinic where she was referred to an occupational therapist to assess her needs. She received follow-up in her home to improve her independence with desired…
Meet Dominican Republic native Omar Rodriquez Taveras. Taveras was poked in his left eye when he was seven years old. Following several surgeries, both his left eye and right eye became severely infected. By the age of 12, he was completely blind. Undeterred, Taveras attended a special school for youth with low vision in the…