Kelsey Kirk
Customized training sessions aid other educators
The goal is to continue working with early childhood centers and afterschool programs, while also expanding into new training areas and positively impacting more students.
Oct 15, 2025
Solness helps NICU parents cope with stress, supports infant development
Cara Solness, PhD, assistant professor in the Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Psychology, works in the NICU to help parents navigate the stressors of having their infant hospitalized.
Oct 14, 2025
Cornhole offers confidence, fun in new MMI league
More than a dozen teams participated in the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s unified cornhole offering through Special Olympics Nebraska.
Oct 14, 2025
MMI Voices: My child turned 21. Now what?
Parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities often find there are few or no services for their children once they become adults. The Munroe-Meyer Institute has been working diligently to change this narrative by building a bridge across the gap in services.
Sep 30, 2025
Virtual reality offers healthy challenge to camp participants
The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s HABIT Camp brought an added element – four campers participated using brain-computer interface.
Sep 16, 2025
GoBabyGo! Nebraska! Expanding play and mobility for children
At the Munroe-Meyer Institute, our GoBabyGo! Nebraska! program continues to provide play, peer interaction and self-directed mobility to children with mobility challenges through customized ride-on toy cars.
Sep 4, 2025
Virtual reality offers healthy challenge to HABIT Camp participants
A 10-day session of HABIT Camp at MMI brought an added element. Four campers participated using brain-computer interface.
Aug 27, 2025
MMI’s Lego Camp teaches motor and social skills
This was the third Lego Camp, hosted by the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Department of Occupational Therapy.
Aug 21, 2025
Volunteer spots open for Trick or Treat event
Sign-ups for the Oct. 19 event are open now. Options include reserving a station to decorate and pass out candy or serving as a volunteer.
Aug 19, 2025
MMI’s Camp Munroe a ‘well-oiled machine’ for summer fun
Campers look forward to busy days at Camp Munroe, packed with art, music, swimming, cooking and other activities.
Aug 19, 2025