Munroe-Meyer Institute

UNMC history: Overcoming adversity, building a legacy

Patrick and Lily Okura made their mark on the university.

May 24, 2021

From left, Lily and Patrick Okura

MMI’s Tyler Heath is March Standout

Heath, a workstation specialist, impressed colleagues during the transition to the new building.

May 19, 2021

Speaker to discuss Ramadan at MMI event

Naser Alsharif, PhD, will speak at the May 11 event.

May 4, 2021

Naser Alsharif, PhD

New tech opens up physical therapy opportunities

Munroe-Meyer Institute’s ZeroG system helps clients explore possibilities.

Apr 26, 2021

Physical therapist Marne Iwand works with a client using the ZeroG Gait and Balance System at the new Munroe-Meyer Institute building.

Town hall topic: Supporting wellness in health care colleagues

UNMC leaders will speak during Friday’s event.

Apr 26, 2021

UCEDD seeking trainees for internship

Ten-month program intended for individuals who seek to increase their involvement in the disability field.

Apr 23, 2021

Mark Smith

Autism Acceptance Month shines brightly

MMI, AAP team to promote autism acceptance in April.

Apr 21, 2021

The new Munroe-Meyer Institute building

Dr. Ellis to close telebehavioral health series with discussion on autism

Final webinar in series will be held May 19.

Apr 21, 2021

Cyndy Ellis, MD

Director’s message: Awareness is no longer enough

There has been an intentional campaign to refer to April as “Autism Acceptance Month.”

Apr 21, 2021

Melonie Welsh, director of the MMI Department of Community Engagement

MMI opens vision clinic for those with intellectual, developmental disabilities

The clinic is a collaboration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Truhlsen Eye Institute

Apr 14, 2021

From left, technician Alison Erickson, clinic director Karen Wilson, OD, and optician Lori Cervantes at the Munroe-Meyer Institute's Caring for Champions Program Vision Clinic.