Munroe-Meyer Institute

UCEDD seeking trainees for internship

Ten-month program intended for individuals who seek to increase their involvement in the disability field.

Apr 23, 2021

Mark Smith

Director’s message: Awareness is no longer enough

There has been an intentional campaign to refer to April as “Autism Acceptance Month.”

Apr 21, 2021

Melonie Welsh, director of the MMI Department of Community Engagement

Autism Acceptance Month shines brightly

MMI, AAP team to promote autism acceptance in April.

Apr 21, 2021

The new Munroe-Meyer Institute building

Dr. Ellis to close telebehavioral health series with discussion on autism

Final webinar in series will be held May 19.

Apr 21, 2021

Cyndy Ellis, MD

Vision clinic open for clients with IDD at Munroe-Meyer Institute

Clinic is located at the new Munroe-Meyer Institute building at 6902 Pine St.

Apr 14, 2021

From left, technician Alison Erickson, clinic director Karen Wilson, OD, and optician Lori Cervantes at the Munroe-Meyer Institute's Caring for Champions Program Vision Clinic.

MMI opens vision clinic for those with intellectual, developmental disabilities

The clinic is a collaboration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Truhlsen Eye Institute

Apr 14, 2021

From left, technician Alison Erickson, clinic director Karen Wilson, OD, and optician Lori Cervantes at the Munroe-Meyer Institute's Caring for Champions Program Vision Clinic.

MMI Standout

Amanda Barton of the Autism Care for Toddlers Clinic is recognized.

Apr 14, 2021

Amanda Barton

Speaker to explore images of Asians through U.S. history

Sharon Ishii-Jordan, PhD, will speak Tuesday via Zoom.

Apr 12, 2021

Families with IDD praise MMI, state’s vaccination clinic

The Munroe-Meyer Institute has been working with officials to address the need for vaccination opportunities for people with IDD.

Apr 5, 2021

From left, Logan, 17, and Leah, 20, show off their vaccination band-aids Friday at Nebraska's first COVID-19 vaccination clinic for persons and families with intellectual and developmental disablities.

Film discussion looks at female researchers

April 15 event will explore the documentary ‘Picture a Scientist.’

Mar 24, 2021

"Picture a Scientist" is a documentary about the challenges faced by three female scientists.