Kelsey Kirk
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
Hundreds turn out for annual trick-or-treat event
More than 700 guests flowed through trick-or-treating stations set up on the first floor of the Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Oct 30, 2024
MMI continues to see growth, change
Annual clinical visits, grant funding and community engagement involvement all have grown over the last year at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Oct 30, 2024
MMI faculty recognized as UNMC Circle of Distinction
The four MMI professors were part of 50 faculty members and their corresponding benefactors who were honored during the event.
Oct 23, 2024
RiteCare Conference offers education, networking
More than 80 attendees from a dozen states attended the RiteCare Conference hosted by the Munroe-Meyer Institute in September.
Oct 23, 2024
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
Learn about the science of fingerprints at next Science Café
Josh Connelly will discuss fingerprinting at Oct. 15 event.
Oct 11, 2024
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
National speaker, panel of UNMC experts address sober curious movement
The event grew out of the work of Jenni Blackford, PhD, for the Vanderbilt Alcohol Use Disorder Research Education Center, where she serves as the Associate Director.
Sep 27, 2024
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