Munroe-Meyer Institute

- Services Overview
- Make an Appointment
  Most appointments for MMI's unique range of services for individuals with disabilities are scheduled through our Patient Information Office.
- Diagnosis and Disorders
  Learn about a specific diagnosis or developmental disorder.
- Community Engagement
  We bring together providers, agencies and stakeholders to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs.
- Patient Resources
  Helpful information about insurance, evaluations, interpretive services, lodging and more.
- Request an Interpreter
  We provide qualified language interpreters for our patients with limited English or sign language interpreters for our patients who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
- Resources Overview
- Civil & Legal Resources
  All people have the right to be included in their community with access to public spaces, housing, education, and employment. Access to civil and legal resources makes this easier for people with disabilities.
- Legislation and Disability Policy
  MMI serves as an expert resource to state and federal policymakers on issues impacting individuals with disabilities and their families.
- Leadership and Assistance Opportunities
  There are many opportunities for individuals with disabilities and family members to become involved in leadership roles.
- Lifespan Resources
  We help families with children who have disabilities navigate resources available across childhood to early adulthood.
- Education Overview
- Departments & Programs
  Our clinical departments provide learning opportunities for students in professional training programs within UNMC, the state of Nebraska and across the country.
- Parents & Caregivers
  Learn about our leadership and advocacy training opportunities for parents and caregivers of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- Job Shadow
  Many of our programs and services offer job shadowing opportunities.
- Continuing Education
  At MMI, you'll find professional development and continuing education opportunities, including leadership training, workshops and clinical experiences in genetics grand rounds.
- Research Overview
- Faculty Research
  We work in basic, applied, translational and evaluative research in every one of our programs and disciplines.
- Student Research
  Assisting MMI faculty in their research efforts are numerous post-doctoral fellows, doctoral interns, graduate and undergraduate students from across the nation.
- Active Research Studies
  Explore MMI research studies recruiting participants.

Andrea Saxer, BSN, RN

Andrea Saxer is a nurse for the Department of Clinical Services in UNMC's Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Languages spoken: English

Professional Bio

Saxer joined the MMI team after working in an intensive care unit in Omaha, where she cared for patients with complex and critical medical conditions. This experience strengthened her clinical assessment skills and her ability to support patients and families during challenging and high-stress situations.

At MMI, Saxer’s work focuses on supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through compassionate, inclusive, and coordinated care. Through personal experiences with individuals with IDD, she developed a strong passion for serving this population. Clinically, she is interested in improving healthcare access, supporting families, and addressing the unique medical and developmental needs of individuals with IDD. Saxer is committed to a holistic and family-centered approach that promotes dignity, understanding, and quality of life for every patient.

Focus Areas

Advocacy for accessibility and inclusive care for all.
Complex and chronic condition management using evidence-based practice.
Holistic care with a family-centered approach.