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What the Green Bay Packers Can Teach Us About Vision Problems
Thursday, February 10th, 2011
The Super Bowl champs overcame a big setback.
The Lombardi Trophy has returned to Titletown, as the Green Bay Packers captured this year’s Super Bowl. The road to yet another championship wasn’t easy, however. The Packers had to overcome a rather formidable obstacle: Injuries.
People with vision problems also face physical setbacks, and they create their own methods for coping with their problems. However, by taking a page out of the Packers playbook, they can overcome their vision issues and achieve Super Bowl success in school and on the job. (more…)
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Dr. Kellye Knueppel Receives Award of Excellence from Special Olympics
Monday, September 20th, 2010
Dr. Knueppel receives her Award of Excellence.
They say that athletes are the heart of the Special Olympics, but it’s the volunteers that make it beat.
Over the past ten years, Dr. Kellye Knueppel and the staff of The Vision Therapy Center have proven that statement to be true through their volunteer efforts. On August 1, the Special Olympics Wisconsin recognized Dr. Knueppel and her staff for their contributions, and presented her with its esteemed Award of Excellence. (more…)
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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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The Vision Therapy Center makes news in McFarland
Thursday, November 12th, 2009
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The vision therapy story of Anna Mischio was so compelling that it made front-page news in McFarland.
Anna’s story was typical of so many of the patients that have been helped by The Vision Therapy Center. She was having trouble reading, her eyes hurt, and she was not enjoying school. Nine months later, vision therapy changed her life.
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