Kelsey Kirk UNMC strategic communications

MMI grant to improve job access for individuals with disabilities

The $9.9 million federal grant will help ensure individuals with disabilities between ages 14 and 24 have good job opportunities.

Oct 16, 2024

Rachel Ray and Mark Shriver, PhD

MMI earns grant to improve job opportunities for individuals with disabilities

The $9.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education is designed to ensure individuals with disabilities between ages 14 and 24 have access to in-demand, good-paying jobs.

Oct 7, 2024

Rachel Ray, assistant professor, and Mark Shriver, PhD, director of the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

Event draws questions about drinking, ‘sober curious’

Guest speaker Marisa Silveri, PhD, and a panel of UNMC experts led the Sept. 13 discussion at the Wigton Heritage Center.

Oct 1, 2024

From left, guest speaker Marisa Silveri, PhD, Alëna Balasanova, MD, Jennifer Blackford, PhD, and Todd Wyatt, PhD

MMI, Autism Eats to offer sensory friendly dinner

The Munroe-Meyer Institute once again is teaming up with Autism Eats, a national organization that helps families experience judgment-free dining.

Sep 27, 2024

Attendees dine during the first Autism Eats event.

Maggie Neujahr named Social Worker of the Year

Maggie Neujahr, manager of care coordination at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, was named Social Worker of the Year by the Nebraska Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.

Sep 27, 2024

Maggie Neujahr, manager of care coordination

MMI autism clinic to open in Fremont this month

The Munroe Meyer Institute’s first Autism Care for Toddlers Clinic outside of the Omaha metropolitan area is set to open later this month.

Sep 24, 2024

Amber Paden, program coordinator at the new ACT Clinic in Fremont

UNMC announces summer 2024 dean’s list

The University of Nebraska Medical Center has announced its summer 2024 dean’s list for students enrolled in nursing and the allied health professions.  

Sep 20, 2024

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Trick-or-treat event offers fun, accessible outing for families

MMI’s seventh annual trick-or-treat event, slated for Sunday, Oct. 20, is open to individuals with disabilities and their families.

Sep 18, 2024

Trick-or-treaters will be able to visit 30 stations around the first floor of the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Sober curious? Discussion on alcohol use set for Sept. 13

A national speaker and UNMC experts will discuss drinking and the ‘sober curious’ movement in an event at the Wigton Heritage Center.

Sep 6, 2024

Marisa Silveri, PhD

Mulligan invited to Special Olympics Winter Games in Italy

Rachel Mulligan has competed in all kinds of sports through Special Olympics Nebraska. And for the second time, she’ll compete in cross-country skiing at the Special Olympics Winter Games.

Sep 4, 2024

Rachel Mulligan holds up a postcard that invited her to the Special Olympics Winter Games in Italy in 2025.