Description:
ALPHAPOINTE serves blind and visually impaired metro area residents. Clients may increase their independence through resources, training, education and employment. Services are provided at the ALPHAPOINTE campus or in a client's residence or place of employment depending on circumstances. Low Vision Clinic provides comprehensive low vision exams used to determine how to best utilize remaining vision. The retail store, Connecting Pointe, which sells various optical devices, daily living aids and lighting/filters.
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
September 9, 2022
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
7501 Prospect Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64132
Contacts
Manager of Inquiries
Diana Castillo
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(816) 421-5848
Fax
(816) 237-2019
Toll Free
(888) 433-5848
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Accessibility:
Accessible
Services
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Description
An Occupational Therapist provides assessments to maximize independent living
Hours
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Required Documents
SS card & medical proof of blindness
Eligibility
No Restriction
Fees
Medicare, Medicaid & private insurance
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment or have physician orders or state referral
Languages
American sign language (ASL)
Service Area
Cass, Clay Jackson, Lafayette, Platte, Ray Counties in MO; Allen, Johnson, Wyandotte in KS
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Allen County
- Johnson County
- Wyandotte County
- Allen County
- Missouri
- Cass County
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Lafayette County
- Platte County
- Ray County
- Cass County
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Description
Provide visual aids and other assistive technologies to maximize independent living
Hours
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Required Documents
SS card & medical proof of blindness
Eligibility
No Restriction
Fees
Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment or have physician orders or state referral
Languages
American Sign language (ASL)
Service Area
Cass, Clay Jackson, Lafayette, Platte, Ray Counties in MO; Allen, Johnson, Wyandotte in KS
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Allen County
- Johnson County
- Wyandotte County
- Allen County
- Missouri
- Cass County
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Lafayette County
- Platte County
- Ray County
- Cass County
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Description
Alphapointe, Kansas City's largest employer of people who are blind or visually impaired. We provide light manufacturing, administrative, and call center jobs for those with vision loss.
Hours
M-F 7am-3:30pm
Required Documents
SS card and medical proof of blindness
Eligibility
No Restriction
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment
Languages
American Sign Language (ASL)
Service Area
Cass, Clay Jackson, Lafayette, Platte, Ray Counties in MO; Allen, Johnson, Wyandotte in KS
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Allen County
- Johnson County
- Wyandotte County
- Allen County
- Missouri
- Cass County
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Lafayette County
- Platte County
- Ray County
- Cass County
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Description
Job search assistance is available via a youth employment program as well as serving all ages seeking employment.
Hours
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Required Documents
SS card & medical proof of blindness
Eligibility
No Restriction
Fees
Medicare, Medicaid & private insurance
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment
Languages
American sign language (ASL)
Service Area
Cass, Clay Jackson, Lafayette, Platte, Ray Counties in MO; Allen, Johnson, Wyandotte in KS
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Allen County
- Johnson County
- Wyandotte County
- Allen County
- Missouri
- Cass County
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Lafayette County
- Platte County
- Ray County
- Cass County
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Description
Provide mock interviews and counseling on interviewing skills.
Hours
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Required Documents
SS card & medical proof of blindness
Eligibility
No Restriction
Fees
Medicare, Medicaid & private insurance
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment
Languages
American sign language (ASL)
Service Area
Cass, Clay Jackson, Lafayette, Platte, Ray Counties in MO; Allen, Johnson, Wyandotte in KS
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Allen County
- Johnson County
- Wyandotte County
- Allen County
- Missouri
- Cass County
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Lafayette County
- Platte County
- Ray County
- Cass County
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Description
Low Vision Occupational Therapy is available through large rehabilitation program (CRS) to assess and provide exercises to maximize independence. OTs, along with doctors, work with persons who are blind or have low vision in a Low Vision Clinic. OTs also assist those with diabetes-related vision challenges. Seniors can work with Senior Adult Specialist for in-home consults.
Hours
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Required Documents
SS card & medical proof of blindness
Eligibility
No Restriction
Fees
Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance
Intake Procedure
Cal for appointment or have physician orders or state referral
Languages
American Sign Language (ASL)
Service Area
Cass, Clay Jackson, Lafayette, Platte, Ray Counties in MO; Allen, Johnson, Wyandotte in KS
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Allen County
- Johnson County
- Wyandotte County
- Allen County
- Missouri
- Cass County
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Lafayette County
- Platte County
- Ray County
- Cass County
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Description
Rehabilitation programs are available through a large comprehensive rehabilitation service (CRS) to help people who are blind or who have visual impairments develop the fundamental spatial concepts and skills necessary for mobility and independence. Includes utilization of public transportation.
Hours
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Required Documents
SS card & medical proof of blindness
Eligibility
No Restriction
Fees
Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment or have physician orders or state referral
Languages
American Sign Language (ASL)
Service Area
Cass, Clay Jackson, Lafayette, Platte, Ray Counties in MO; Allen, Johnson, Wyandotte in KS
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Allen County
- Johnson County
- Wyandotte County
- Allen County
- Missouri
- Cass County
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Lafayette County
- Platte County
- Ray County
- Cass County
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Description
Provide expertise to help blind & visually impaired persons the opportunity to obtain help with resume writing.
Hours
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Required Documents
SS card & medical proof of blindness
Eligibility
No Restriction
Fees
Medicare, Medicaid & private insurance
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment
Languages
American Sign Language (ASL)
Service Area
Cass, Clay Jackson, Lafayette, Platte, Ray Counties in MO; Allen, Johnson, Wyandotte in KS
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Allen County
- Johnson County
- Wyandotte County
- Allen County
- Missouri
- Cass County
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Lafayette County
- Platte County
- Ray County
- Cass County
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Description
Alphapointe is Kansas City's largest employer of people who are visually impaired. We also provide a variety of services to help those with vision loss secure employment in the community.
Hours
M-F 7am-3:30pm
Required Documents
SS card and medical proof of blindness
Eligibility
No Restriction
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment
Languages
American Sign Language (ASL)
Service Area
Cass, Clay Jackson, Lafayette, Platte, Ray Counties in MO; Allen, Johnson, Wyandotte in KS
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Allen County
- Johnson County
- Wyandotte County
- Allen County
- Missouri
- Cass County
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Lafayette County
- Platte County
- Ray County
- Cass County
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Description
Alphapointe has an outdoor adventure camp for 2 weeks in the summer (ages 6-11 & 12-18). The camp provides outdoor camp activities that help overcome challenges and lead to independence. Technology camp exposes youth to devices, apps, and technology so they can succeed and utilize today's technology just as well as their sighted peers. Focus is placed on training that will impact academic development, advance internet navigation skills, social networking knowledge, and internet security and safety.
Hours
Tech Camp - June Adventure Camps - July
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Adventure camp - ages 8-14; Technology Camp - Ages 11-17
Fees
Call for information
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment
Languages
American Sign Language (ASL)
Service Area
Cass, Clay Jackson, Lafayette, Platte, Ray Counties in MO; Allen, Johnson, Wyandotte in KS
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Allen County
- Johnson County
- Wyandotte County
- Allen County
- Missouri
- Cass County
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Lafayette County
- Platte County
- Ray County
- Cass County
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Description
Following an assessment of one's ocular history, the eye care professional may then measure some or all of the following: Visual acuity using a low vision test chart, contrast sensitivity, visual field (peripheral vision), depth perception, ocular response to glare. The goals of the low vision exam include assessing the visual system, screening for ocular and systemic diseases and prescribing low vision systems and therapies.
Hours
Thursday & Friday 8am-4:30pm
Required Documents
SS card & medical proof of blindness
Eligibility
No Restriction
Fees
Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment or have physician orders or state referral
Languages
American Sign language (ASL)
Service Area
Cass, Clay Jackson, Lafayette, Platte, Ray Counties in MO; Allen, Johnson, Wyandotte in KS
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Allen County
- Johnson County
- Wyandotte County
- Allen County
- Missouri
- Cass County
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Lafayette County
- Platte County
- Ray County
- Cass County
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Description
Assist blind, visually impaired persons of all ages by making available rehabilitation, employment, advocacy and support services. Also participates in the Greater Kansas City Deaf Blind Task Force, which creates a network of support and access for the deaf/blind community.
Hours
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Required Documents
SS card & medical proof of blindness
Eligibility
No restriction
Fees
Medicare, Medicaid & private insurances
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment
Languages
American Sign Language (ASL)
Service Area
Cass, Clay Jackson, Lafayette, Platte, Ray Counties in MO; Allen, Johnson, Wyandotte in KS
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Allen County
- Johnson County
- Wyandotte County
- Allen County
- Missouri
- Cass County
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Lafayette County
- Platte County
- Ray County
- Cass County
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