Munroe-Meyer Institute
Call of the wild captivates Camp Munroe
Wildlife Encounters visits MMI’s summer camp for children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Jul 18, 2024
Connie O’Neil remembered for kindness, belief in MMI programming
Connie O’Neil, who died in May at the age of 83, was the driving donor behind the aquatic center at MMI, one of the most popular parts of the new building.
Jul 8, 2024
Services are July 13 for Laikko, who helped children with speech and swallow disorders for 35 years.
Jul 8, 2024
Camp gives ‘day in the life’ look at MMI’s program areas
The camp, in its fourth year, is a way to expose students to different professions in the health and science fields.
Jul 1, 2024
Training equips participants with advocacy skills
A group of individuals in the disability community now is better equipped to advocate for themselves and their community, following a training session held at the Munroe-Meyer Institute this summer.
Jun 28, 2024
Clinical trial spotlight: Measure Autism Spectrum Disorder study
A research study is exploring eye tracking for diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children.
Jun 28, 2024
UNMC leads national research team to explore newly discovered syndrome
In a recently published study, the researchers suggested an explanation for Fetal Fentanyl Syndrome.
Jun 27, 2024
Occupational therapy camps offer life skills, confidence boost
The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Occupational Therapy Summer Camp offers daily living skills among others and helps to build confidence in campers.
Jun 26, 2024
Laser to offer sensory friendly dentistry at MMI
The new equipment should help to quell overwhelming sensations like shrill noises, vibrations and bright lights.
Jun 26, 2024
Respite team gives families an outing at the zoo
Families were invited for a stroll around the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium and an up-close encounter with a snake during a recent respite event hosted by the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s respite care team.
Jun 21, 2024
