Munroe-Meyer Institute

Dr. Gilliam joins Buffett Institute as executive director

Walter Gilliam, PhD, formerly of Yale University, is a national expert in early childhood development and education.

Mar 10, 2023

Walter Gilliam, PhD

Reminder: Masks required in clinical spaces

Although masks are not required in education and research spaces, med center colleagues must protect patients.

Mar 6, 2023

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Walk and Roll ‘family’ sets new record

Approximately 400 people, the most ever, turned out for the annual event, which raises funds for adult programs at MMI.

Mar 6, 2023

More than 400 community members gathered March 5 for the 19th annual Walk and Roll for Disabilities.

Advocate aims to promote accessibility, opportunity

New effort by Melanie Davis aims to make it easier for the IDD community to understand credentials, join community boards.

Feb 28, 2023

Melanie Davis

SAPA collaborates on ‘Deaf-Centric Hospital’

Student group will team with Deaf Community, Accessibility and Language organization for event aimed at health profession students.

Feb 28, 2023

Bailey Reigle, co-chair of the Student Alliance for People of All Abilities

MMI, UCP of Nebraska offer Tech Tools Library

The library contains modified toys, sensory aids, an array of adaptive switches and more.

Feb 28, 2023

An MMI therapist and her guest use a toy from the Tech Tools Library.

MMI’s Turner aims to transform health care

Lequisha Turner will sit on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s Committee on Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Children and Youth through Health Care System Transformation.

Feb 28, 2023

Lequisha Turner

AAP, MMI team to celebrate World Autism Day

The event, which is open to the public, is set for April 2.

Feb 28, 2023

MMI staff gathers to honor excellence

The MMI Celebration of Excellence, held Feb. 24, praised exceptional performance and celebrated the institute’s successes in 2022.

Feb 28, 2023

Tina Meinecke, left, and Kathlene Egbers take to the dance floor with their MMI co-workers at the annual Celebration of Excellence.

Director’s message: MMI and developmental disabilities awareness

In Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a spotlight on MMI’s longtime and ongoing efforts toward meaningful inclusion.

Feb 28, 2023

Mark Shriver, PhD, director, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities