Munroe-Meyer Institute

ACT Clinic to open in Fremont this month

The Munroe Meyer Institute’s first Autism Care for Toddlers Clinic outside of the Omaha metropolitan area is set to open later this month.

Sep 4, 2024

An ACT Clinic is set to open in Fremont this month. It's the first ACT Clinic to open outside of the Omaha metropolitan area.

Aquatic therapy helps relax body and mind

A handful of patients at the Munroe-Meyer Institute participate in aquatic therapy sessions.

Sep 3, 2024

Maddison Bull, left, works with Sam Montemarano during an occupational therapy session in the pool.

Volunteer spots available for Trick or Treat event

Candy stations and volunteer spots are still available for the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s annual Trick or Treat event.

Aug 28, 2024

Volunteers are needed for this year's Trick or Treat event on Oct. 20.

Medical student of the month, August 2024

Kayley Anderson’s experiences at the Munroe-Meyer Institute led her into the medical field.

Aug 9, 2024

Medical student Kayley Anderson also is a court-appointed special advocate for children in foster care.

MMI’s bocce ball team ends season with success

MMI’s bocce ball team competed in Special Olympics Nebraska’s annual bocce ball tournament.

Aug 7, 2024

Rachel Mulligan throws a bocce ball during competition.

Volunteers keep camp rolling during summer

Volunteers, along with MMI staff, help to make Camp Munroe a success during the summer months.

Aug 7, 2024

A camper gets help from a buddy to touch a snake during a visit from Wildlife Encounters.

MMI Voices: Thrilled to keep telling your stories

I was already familiar with MMI from my newspaper days. Now, here I am. I’m lucky to still be writing about the inspiring people who call MMI home and their impactful work.

Aug 7, 2024

Kelsey Kirk

3D map of Omaha is latest community art on display at MMI

The miniature paintings — done on small wooden tiles — are part of a collaborative art project between the Munroe-Meyer Institute and Autism Action Partnership.

Jul 26, 2024

Mini wooden tiles, decorated by community members, make up the latest public art project at the Munroe-Meyer Institute. Can you spot these items: Spiderman, smiley faces, palm tree, cat, heart and flower?

Call of the wild captivates Camp Munroe

Wildlife Encounters visits MMI’s summer camp for children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Jul 18, 2024

Wildlife Encounters visited the Munroe-Meyer Institute and brought animals to entertain Camp Munroe attendees on July 11.

Connie O’Neil remembered for kindness, belief in MMI programming

Connie O’Neil, who died in May at the age of 83, was the driving donor behind the aquatic center at MMI, one of the most popular parts of the new building.

Jul 8, 2024

Connie O'Neil