Kelsey Kirk UNMC strategic communications
Omaha man with Down syndrome leaves lasting impression on those around him
Justin Bainbridge, joined by his mother Kim Bainbridge, has become one of the city’s most active Down syndrome advocates and educators.
Mar 7, 2024
![Justin Bainbridge and his mother Kim Bainbridge have become Down syndrome advocates and educators.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Bainbridge_2023-28-900x600.jpg)
Excellence on display in 2023 annual report
The Munroe-Meyer Institute has released its annual report, showcasing excellence across the institute’s four pillars — patient care, education, research and outreach.
Mar 6, 2024
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Walk & Roll for Disabilities celebrates 20 years
The event, organized by the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities, helps to fund such programming at MMI, including cooking club, yoga club and other recreational programs.
Mar 4, 2024
![More than 400 people participated in the Walk & Roll for Disabilities at Oak View Mall.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/03_03_2024_MMIWalkRoll001-900x600.jpg)
MMI faculty crafting online toolkit for clinicians
The project is designed to develop a decision-making manual that guides providers through selection of evidence-based practices to assess severe challenging behaviors.
Mar 4, 2024
![Several scenarios and step-by-step guides were filmed to provide an online toolkit for clinicians treating patients with behavioral issues.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6482-900x600.jpg)
Penguin Palooza offers break for patients, welcoming environment
Patients, families and staff members took part in games, crafts and other activities to celebrate some late-winter magic.
Mar 1, 2024
![Roc sits on Rachella's lap while holding a toy penguin he crafted during Penguin Palooza.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC_0019-900x600.jpg)
Munroe-Meyer Guild awards more than $70,000 in grant money
Three proposals from the Munroe-Meyer Institute will be funded with more than $70,000 from the Munroe-Meyer Guild.
Mar 1, 2024
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New program lets young adults explore careers, gain new skills
The PAES Lab, which opened in mid-December, gives young adults the opportunity to explore various careers, including sewing, construction, business and cooking.
Feb 29, 2024
![Katie Godoy stuffs envelopes in MMI's new PAES Lab.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_7172-900x600.jpg)
MMI recognizes outstanding staff at annual Celebration of Excellence
The Munroe-Meyer Institute recognized employees for outstanding achievement in the last year at the institute.
Feb 28, 2024
![Guests mingle during MMI's annual Celebration of Excellence held Feb. 16 at the Scott Conference Center.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1000006693-900x600.jpg)
Flamingos landing on front lawns as fundraising effort
The fundraiser is a way to support inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities in all areas of community life and bring awareness to barriers that individuals with disabilities face.
Feb 22, 2024
![Flamingos will be placed in yards to raise awareness during Developmental Disability Awareness Month.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00100lrPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200304121010357_COVER-900x600.jpg)
Craig Baker named director of MMI Department of Genetic Medicine
Craig Baker, MD, hopes to continue growing the department as its director.
Feb 19, 2024
![Craig Baker, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/09_24_2020CraigBaker004-900x600.jpg)