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Lego Camp teaches motor skills, as well as daily living and social skills

This was the third session of Lego Camp, hosted by the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Department of Occupational Therapy, since it was created in fall of 2024.

Jul 22, 2025

George Robertson decorates a makeshift riverbank with Lego creations during the Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Occupational Therapy's Lego Camp.

New feeding co-treatment model offers sessions with both speech therapist and dietitian

Wade, who had been fully tube fed since he was 5 months old, now eats like his typical peers. His success is thanks to a new feeding co-treatment model with sessions led by both a speech therapist and dietitian.

Jul 17, 2025

Wade Welniak prepares to take a bite during a pediatric feeding session at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Steady rain didn’t deter crowd at 56th Annual Garden Walk

During the Munroe-Meyer Guild’s 56th Annual Garden Walk, the sprawling gardens were dotted with umbrellas and raincoat-clad garden-goers. The steady rain didn’t hurt turnout.

Jul 9, 2025

Guests stroll through the "Kismet" garden during the Munroe-Meyer Guild's 56th Annual Garden Walk.

Families enjoy zoo at respite event

The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s respite care team hosted an event at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium in June for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Jun 27, 2025

Families got free zoo admission, a buffet lunch and a meet-and-greet with a snake during a respite event.

UNMC announces spring 2025 dean’s list

List includes students enrolled in nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and allied health professions programs.

Jun 24, 2025

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UNMC Connect: Mulligan blossoms through Special Olympics

Rachel Mulligan, who works at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, received an invite to the 2025 Special Olympics World Games.

Jun 23, 2025

Rachel Mulligan, a UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute employee, traveled to Italy for the 2025 Special Olympics World Games.

Art workshop helps participants with communication disorders

A 10-week art program held at the Munroe-Meyer Institute helped about a dozen participants with various cognitive communication disorders.

Jun 16, 2025

In addition to individual pieces, participants also worked on a collaborative painting that will eventually hang at MMI.

Annual art show saw more than 200 works on display

More than 200 pieces of art made by about 40 students were on display during the annual Advocacy and the Arts exhibit.

Jun 3, 2025

Art was displayed on the second floor of the Munroe-Meyer Institute for the Advocacy and the Arts exhibit.

Munroe-Meyer Guild hosting 56th Annual Garden Walk on June 8

Tour six Omaha area gardens in fundraising event.

May 30, 2025

This garden in the Loveland neighborhood will be part of the 56th Annual Garden Walk.

MMI employee blossoms through Special Olympics

After participating in Special Olympics for about 14 years – and seeing her confidence grow – Rachel Mulligan received an invite to the 2025 Special Olympics World Games.

May 30, 2025

Rachel Mulligan, a UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute employee, traveled to Italy for the 2025 Special Olympics World Games.
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