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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
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- 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 & Advocacy 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.

Independent Living

MMI's apartment simulator kitchen and laundry space.

The Independent Living Program is one of two new programs within the Department of Occupational Therapy at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

The Occupational Therapy Department offers services aimed at supporting safety and independence with daily living skills. Our goal is to collaborate with patients and families to gain insight into the environment, functional abilities and limitations affecting participation in daily activities. Sessions take place in a simulated apartment with a kitchen, bedroom, laundry space, bathroom and living area to practice skills in a natural environment.

MMI's simulated apartment kitchen and living room.

MMI's simulated apartment bedroom.

MMI's simulated apartment bathroom.

MMI's simulated apartment bathroom.

MMI's simulated apartment kitchen and laundry.

MMI's simulated apartment living room.

Who would benefit from an Independent Living Assessment?

Adolescents or adults with interest in increasing independence within the home.
Adolescents or adults preparing to attend college.
Adolescents or adults planning to move out of a supported living situation.
Adolescents and adults hoping to learn or improve a skill within their daily routine.

Evaluation includes assessment of physical abilities, sensory processing, executive functioning and current living situation to create a patient-centered plan of care.

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

These are activities that consist of taking care of one’s own body and are completed on a routine basis.

Bathing, showering.
Toileting and toilet hygiene.
Dressing.
Self-feeding.
Functional mobility.
Personal hygiene and grooming.
Intimate activity.

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)

These are activities to support daily life within the home and community.

Care of others.
Care of pets and animals.
Child rearing.
Communication management.
Driving and community mobility.
Financial management.
Home establishment and management.
Meal preparation and cleanup.
Safety and emergency maintenance.
Shopping.

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