Looking beyond what can be seen, to what can be dreamed … and realized.
Looking beyond what can be seen, to what can be dreamed and realized.
We’re changing the way the world sees blindness.
This is an invitation. An opportunity.
To see beyond vision loss and focus on potential. To build a community where people who are blind or visually impaired can have meaningful employment, rehabilitation services that help them thrive, and a place to belong and contribute.
This is an opportunity to be a partner, to invest in products with a purpose. And help people with vision loss achieve their goals and aspirations.
Vision Services
We provide support and services to people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired so they can live an independent, fulfilling life.
Our services include computer training for people with low vision, orientation and mobility coaching, youth camps, braille classes, low vision occupational therapy, job training, career services and employment.
Products & Services
We are one of the largest employers of people with vision loss in the U.S. Our dedicated, innovative team makes a variety of products and provides professional services to government agencies and companies of all sizes
Our skilled employees produce a variety of products including precise custom molded plastic products, office products, janitorial supplies and products for the tactical and medical fields.
Careers & Job Placement
We’re here to help people with employment, job skills training, career placement services, and job coaching.
How Can You Help?
Join us in our effort to change lives.
Volunteer, become a monthly or one-time donor, and help us continue providing services, support, and employment for people who are blind or visually impaired.
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Content warning: Some readers may find parts of this story disturbing.
Just over a year ago, around 3:30 in the morning, Mario’s life changed because of violence.
After hearing what he thought was someone stealing his car, he ran outside at 3:30 in the morning and chased two people away. As they ran, Mario heard gunshots. One bullet grazed his leg. The other struck his eyes.
At first, Mario thought he had grass in his eyes or something like that. Later, as he lay in the ambulance, he thought he couldn't see because his eyes were covered. Even when paramedics told him he would likely be blind, he didn’t believe it.
At the hospital, the bandages were removed ... but his blindness remained.
Before that night, Mario’s life was full. He had played football in college and still loved the game so he coached youth programs, including teams his son played for. He created music, designed custom shoes and jewelry, and was building a future with his fiancé.
Violence changed all of that in an instant.
Today, nearly a year later, Mario is preparing to graduate from Alphapointe’s rehabilitation program.
“I’m cooking, traveling, and doing things I never thought I’d do again,” he says. “I didn’t feel this way when I first came here but now I’m grateful. Grateful for what I’ve learned, the people I’ve met, and for Alphapointe.”
We share stories like Mario’s because vision loss can happen to anyone, for any reason. And when it does, we’re here to help people build new skills and move forward with confidence, purpose, and possibility.
[Image description: Mario is in the Alphapointe work out room participating in Power Hour, a weekly program intended to help people with vision loss maintain their health. He is using a band to work on upper body strength. He is not facing the camera but is smiling.]
