Kelsey Kirk

Training equips participants with advocacy skills

A group of individuals in the disability community now is better equipped to advocate for themselves and their community, following a training session held at the Munroe-Meyer Institute this summer.

Jun 28, 2024

Melanie Davis, advocate mentor with MMI's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

Occupational therapy camps offer life skills, confidence boost

The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Occupational Therapy Summer Camp offers daily living skills among others and helps to build confidence in campers.

Jun 26, 2024

Leah Raak takes a turn whisking pudding ingredients together during a camp session.

UNMC announces spring 2024 dean’s list

The University of Nebraska Medical Center has announced its spring 2024 dean’s list for students enrolled in nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and the allied health professions of medical imaging and therapeutic sciences program and medical laboratory science.  

Jun 26, 2024

Laser to offer sensory friendly dentistry at MMI

The new equipment should help to quell overwhelming sensations like shrill noises, vibrations and bright lights.

Jun 26, 2024

Corinne Van Osdel, DDS

Respite team gives families an outing at the zoo

Families were invited for a stroll around the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium and an up-close encounter with a snake during a recent respite event hosted by the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s respite care team.

Jun 21, 2024

Georgia Ryba touches a snake during a respite outing at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium.

Director’s message: Retaining the best and brightest through MMI’s SURP

The MMI Summer Undergraduate Research Program has been highly successful since it launched in 2022.

Jun 21, 2024

Jennifer Blackford, PhD, director of research at the Munroe-Meyer Institute

Garden Walk draws its largest turnout

Hundreds of spectators strolled through lush gardens featuring bright flowers, water features and other décor during the Munroe-Meyer Guild’s 55th Annual Garden Walk.

Jun 17, 2024

The 55th Annual Garden Walk drew nearly 1,200 guests through seven gardens.

Governor declares Pediatric Feeding Disorder Awareness Month

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed a proclamation in mid-May to recognize families navigating pediatric feeding disorders and create awareness.

May 29, 2024

Members of the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Pediatric Feeding Department were at the Nebraska State Capitol for the governor’s signing.

Art show features works from nearly 40 artists

More than 160 pieces of art by 38 artists were on display as part of the Trailblazers’ Advocacy and the Arts program, an arts-based learning opportunity for students with disabilities.

May 23, 2024

More than 160 pieces of art were showcased at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Project designed to show caregiver appreciation

A new Munroe-Meyer Institute project is designed to show caregivers appreciation and offer support this fall.

May 23, 2024

Maggie Neujahr, manager of care coordination