Archive for April, 2010
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
These teachers are part of the Teachers Vision Awareness Network (TVAN). They’ve referred students to vision therapy, and seen the life-changing results. TVAN is free to join – click here to learn more about it.
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The Vision Therapy Team Helps at Special Olympics
Friday, April 23rd, 2010
While athletes at this year’s Special Olympics games claimed gold, silver and bronze, The Vision Therapy Center also received a reward – one that was far less tangible, but just as fulfilling.
Dr. Knueppel at the Special Olympics.
Dr. Kellye Knueppel and her staff joined a volunteer effort at the Special Olympics Wisconsin Indoor State games held April 10-11 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The staff participated in the Healthy Athletes Disciplines program, which provides eye care, dental care, physical therapy, audiology and nutrition to all Special Olympics athletes.
It’s the kind of service that this population often doesn’t receive.
Many Special Olympics athletes are underserved in terms of healthcare. They often live in low-income group homes or are the recipients of Title 19 assistance. As a result, some health services can be neglected. “Unfortunately, this population doesn’t get the care they need,” said therapist Shannon Mooney.
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Teacher, daughter, family benefit from Vision Therapy
Friday, April 9th, 2010
Watch and listen to this TV news story of how a McFarland, Wisconsin teacher realized her daughter had a vision problem, and brought her to the Vision Therapy Center for treatment. A tremendous story and a great job of reporting by Kim Sveum of Channel 27 in Madison.
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