Munroe-Meyer Institute
Omaha man with Down syndrome leaves lasting impression on those around him
Justin Bainbridge, joined by his mother Kim Bainbridge, has become one of the city’s most active Down syndrome advocates and educators.
Mar 7, 2024
Excellence on display in 2023 annual report
The Munroe-Meyer Institute has released its annual report, showcasing excellence across the institute’s four pillars — patient care, education, research and outreach.
Mar 6, 2024
Walk & Roll for Disabilities celebrates 20 years
The event, organized by the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities, helps to fund such programming at MMI, including cooking club, yoga club and other recreational programs.
Mar 4, 2024
MMI faculty crafting online toolkit for clinicians
The project is designed to develop a decision-making manual that guides providers through selection of evidence-based practices to assess severe challenging behaviors.
Mar 4, 2024
Penguin Palooza offers break for patients, welcoming environment
Patients, families and staff members took part in games, crafts and other activities to celebrate some late-winter magic.
Mar 1, 2024
Munroe-Meyer Guild awards more than $70,000 in grant money
Three proposals from the Munroe-Meyer Institute will be funded with more than $70,000 from the Munroe-Meyer Guild.
Mar 1, 2024
New program lets young adults explore careers, gain new skills
The PAES Lab, which opened in mid-December, gives young adults the opportunity to explore various careers, including sewing, construction, business and cooking.
Feb 29, 2024
MMI recognizes outstanding staff at annual Celebration of Excellence
The Munroe-Meyer Institute recognized employees for outstanding achievement in the last year at the institute.
Feb 28, 2024
Director’s message: Routine dental care ensures overall well-being
At the clinic, we help educate both caregivers and patients about the importance of consistent oral hygiene practices, fostering a collaborative effort to ensure the overall well-being of our clients.
Feb 27, 2024
Flamingos landing on front lawns as fundraising effort
The fundraiser is a way to support inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities in all areas of community life and bring awareness to barriers that individuals with disabilities face.
Feb 22, 2024