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
- Legislation and Legal 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
- Residency/Fellowship
  MMI faculty provide quality education, specialized skills and knowledge for students training to provide transformative care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- 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.

Nebraska Lifespan Respite Subsidy Program

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The Nebraska Lifespan Respite Subsidy Program is one of the statewide Respite programs that offers information, education and support to unpaid family caregivers caring for a loved one with a disability, health condition, and/or limitations due to aging.

This program provides up to $125 per month and, with exceptional circumstances, an additional $2,000 per year may be directed toward the cost of respite care.

To learn more about program eligibility, call 1-866-RESPITE (1-866-737-7423).
Applications are available on the Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network website.

Community Based Organizations

Community-based organizations are organizations that provide recreational activities like swim lessons, horseback riding and summer camps with funding from the Nebraska Lifespan Respite Subsidy.

For a complete list of community-based organizations in your area, call 1-866-RESPITE (1-866-737-7423).

Become a Respite Provider

Individual respite providers can assist family caregivers who are caring for someone with complex health needs across the lifespan.

Individual respite providers allow caregivers a break from their responsibilities. Anyone can become a provider.

Visit the Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network website for more information and to complete the application to become a respite provider.