Kelsey Kirk
Celebration of Excellence slated for Feb. 21
The event, held at the Scott Conference Center on the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus, honors outstanding achievement during the past year at the institute.
Jan 14, 2025

Occupational Therapy camp adds winter sessions
This was the first year the MMI Department of Occupational Therapy has offered camp sessions over winter break. The department has offered similar summer sessions for the past three years.
Jan 14, 2025

Winter Camp is happy place for campers, staff
This year’s Winter Camp drew more than 130 campers across all sessions. Camper-volunteer duos rotated through activities, including art, cooking, sports and swimming.
Jan 14, 2025

MMI Voices: How caregivers can take care of their mental health
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, it is important that parents are aware and take care of their mental health, as caregivers’ mental health has an impact on the mental, physical, behavioral and academic well-being of their children.
Jan 7, 2025

Dr. Mirnics visits White House with Special Olympics group
Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute, attended a holiday dinner at the White House to celebrate the work of Special Olympics.
Dec 11, 2024

MMI Voices: Helping kids get more than sugar during holiday meals
Many parents worry about their children’s eating habits over the holidays. But how can parents help their children’s diet over the holiday break without being a Scrooge? The best way to encourage less candy and sweets is to encourage other foods by setting up a routine and making those other foods fun.
Dec 11, 2024

Westside visit to MMI offers look at belonging, inclusion
A group of 50 educators from Westside Community Schools toured the Munroe-Meyer Institute in November. Guests saw a sampling of what the institute has to offer.
Dec 10, 2024

New MMI clinic is one-stop shop as young adults transition to adult care providers
A new clinic initiative has made the Munroe-Meyer Institute a one-stop shop for young adults transitioning toward visiting adult care providers.
Nov 5, 2024

Director’s column: Giving everyone access to good jobs
Reflecting on National Disability Employment Awareness Month, MMI has much to take pride in.
Oct 31, 2024

Wheel Club offers inclusion and independence
Wheel Club is open to individuals with developmental disabilities as well as their family and friends. Many club members are regulars, signing up year after year. But new riders join sessions, too.
Oct 31, 2024
