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…
Dr. John Metzger is one of Kansas City’s leading optometrists with more than 40 years of experience. Dr. Metzger works in the special areas of developmental optometry, vision therapy, low vision rehabilitation and neuro-optometry. He assists people of all ages whose vision restricts reading, learning, work tasks, hobbies, driving and enjoying daily life. We asked…
Alphapointe is pleased to announce the additions of Chip Owen, Jr., and Lynn Parman as new members of the Alphapointe Board of Directors and Hilary Butler and Daryl Randolph, Sr., as members of the Alphapointe Foundation Board of Directors. Owen is the President of D&M Plastics, LLC, which is based in Burlington, Ill. For more…
Due to the pandemic, Alphapointe was unable to host its annual awards/recognition events in 2020, so we’re making up for lost ground! At our 2021 holiday party and awards event, Alphapointe was able to formally recognize and honor both our 2020 and 2021 Customers of the Year! 2020 Customer of the Year – The Lighthouse…
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…
At the 2021 holiday party and awards event, Alphapointe named IMA Financial Group as its 2021 Volunteer Organization of the Year! Alphapointe has partnered with IMA Financial Group since 2006 as the organization utilizes IMA for both employee benefits as well as property and casualty insurance. The IMA team is responsible for implementing Alphapointe’s current…
Due to the pandemic, Alphapointe was unable to host its annual awards/recognition events in 2020, so we’re making up for lost ground! At our 2021 holiday party and awards event, Alphapointe was able to formally recognize and honor both our 2020 and 2021 Suppliers of the Year! 2020 Supplier of the Year – C.H. Robinson…
By Mark D’Altorio The unemployment rate for people with vision loss is 70 percent and Alphapointe aims to address the situation by offering career counseling, job search assistance, resume/cover letter writing and skills for networking, job interviewing and position placement. Erik Ramos was an Alphapointe employee for more than 10 years and held a variety…