Munroe-Meyer Institute

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

Registration open for March 5 Walk & Roll for Disabilities

The annual event raises funds for adult programming at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Feb 20, 2023

Participants make their way around Oak View Mall during the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities' 2022 Walk & Roll for Disabilities.

Speaker addresses need for culturally responsive care

Kia Noelle Johnson, PhD, says the real work in DEI must go beyond presentations and committees.

Feb 20, 2023

Kia Noelle Johnson, PhD

Olson Center series to discuss ‘Labyrinth of Disability Services’

Kim Bainbridge will discuss the joys of parenting an adult child with Down syndrome and frustrations in obtaining care. 

Feb 9, 2023

Kim and Justin Bainbridge

MMI well positioned for leadership transitions

While these changes can be challenging, they also can lead to innovative ideas, new perspectives and new opportunities.

Feb 6, 2023

Amy Nordness, PhD

MMI receives ARPA grant for Fremont autism clinic

The iCASD proposal was among 83 Nebraska projects announced as award recipients.

Feb 6, 2023

Regina Carroll, PhD

Olson Center series to discuss ‘Labyrinth of Disability Services’

Kim Bainbridge will discuss the joy of parenting an adult child with Down syndrome and the frustration in obtaining the care he needs. 

Feb 6, 2023

Kim and Justin Bainbridge

Walk & Roll for Disabilities is set to roll again

The fundraiser for rec therapy programs for adults at the Munroe-Meyer Institute is March 5 at Oak View Mall.

Feb 6, 2023

Participants make their way around Oak View Mall during the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities' 2022 Walk & Roll for Disabilities.

MMI’s ‘flocking’ fundraiser will soar in March

As part of National Disability Awareness Month in March, the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute is hosting its annual Flamingo Flocking fundraiser.

Feb 6, 2023