Advocacy and the Arts
As a student in this program, you'll learn from professional artists and disability specialists.
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Advocacy and the Arts is a transition program for students age 18 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities that teaches support training and includes an art program.
Under the guidance of MMI faculty and professional teaching artists, students develop support skills, build upon their art skills and increase self-confidence while exploring a variety of mediums and arts-based careers. Students work on making choices and having their own autonomy when it comes to being an artist.
This social skills program offers students the opportunities to learn:
- Self-awareness.
- Support.
- Self-expression.
- Rights and responsibilities.
- Choices and decision making.
- Finding your voice.
- Effective communication.
- Teamwork and cooperation.
Program Leadership
Rachel Ray, MA
Director, Munroe-Meyer Institute Advocacy and the Arts Program
Trainer, Munroe-Meyer Institute Crisis Intervention Team
Director, Munroe-Meyer Institute National Core Indicators Project
Director, MMI-UNO Trailblazer Program
Assistant Professor, MMI UCEDD
Thomas McLaughlin
Coordinator, Munroe-Meyer Institute Advocacy and the Arts Program
Professional Artist
Nebraska's UCEDD at MMI
Advocacy and the Arts is provided by Nebraska's UCEDD at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.