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Munroe-Meyer Institute

- Services Overview
- Make an Appointment
  Most appointments for MMI's unique range of services for individuals with disabilities are scheduled through our Patient Information Office.
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- Civil & Legal Resources
  All people have the right to be included in their community with access to public spaces, housing, education, and employment. Access to civil and legal resources makes this easier for people with disabilities.
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  MMI serves as an expert resource to state and federal policymakers on issues impacting individuals with disabilities and their families.
- Leadership & Advocacy Opportunities
  There are many opportunities for individuals with disabilities and family members to become involved in leadership roles.
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  We help families with children who have disabilities navigate resources available across childhood to early adulthood.
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- Departments & Programs
  Our clinical departments provide learning opportunities for students in professional training programs within UNMC, the state of Nebraska and across the country.
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  Learn about our leadership and advocacy training opportunities for parents and caregivers of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
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  Many of our programs and services offer job shadowing opportunities.
- Continuing Education
  At MMI, you'll find professional development and continuing education opportunities, including leadership training, workshops and clinical experiences in genetics grand rounds.
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- Faculty Research
  We work in basic, applied, translational and evaluative research in every one of our programs and disciplines.
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  Assisting MMI faculty in their research efforts are numerous post-doctoral fellows, doctoral interns, graduate and undergraduate students from across the nation.
- Active Research Studies
  Explore MMI research studies recruiting participants.

Leisure Explorer Club

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A collaborative program providing adults with disabilities opportunities to socialize with peers while participating in leisure activities and community outings.

Outing destinations include art galleries, bowling alleys, Fontenelle Forest or other nature centers and more. Trained recreation therapists run this program with the assistance of activity technicians.

Individuals age 18 and older are invited to participate.

Eligibility

This is a collaborative program with the Vocational Development Center (VODEC) or Jerry Graesser Center in Omaha and only participants currently enrolled with either program are eligible.

Details and Schedule

Leisure Explorer Club is offered a few hours two days a week, typically as a Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Wednesday session based on which center the participant attends.

One day is used to swim in MMI’s heated pool.
The other is used for community outings.

Space in this program is limited.
Transportation is not provided.
There is a fee for this program and scholarships may be available.

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Enroll in a Program

Learn how to enroll in programs offered by MMI's Department of Recreational Therapy.