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Walkers and rollers will all have the same goal in mind when they take to the top floor of Oak View Mall this Sunday morning: providing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities the same recreational opportunities as their peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funds raised during the Walk and Roll for Disabilities, slated for March 1, at the mall, go toward recreational programming, including cooking club, yoga club and a Thursday night program aimed at adults with IDD at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMMI\u2019s Department of Recreational Therapy tailors activities to a member\u2019s needs,\u201d said Mary McHale, president of the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities, which puts on the event. \u201cThey meet the member where they are and have the same expectations for them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The programming also offers socialization opportunities for attendees and respite for caregivers, McHale said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organizers hope to bring in about $35,000 at the event, which is in its 22nd year, McHale said. Past events have drawn more than 300 attendees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Walk and Roll starts at 9 a.m. with a light breakfast, as well as face painting, clowns and a photo booth. Attendees can visit with members of the Imperial 80th Squad from \u201cStar Wars\u201d and an Omaha Storm Chasers mascot. At about 10 a.m., attendees will hear from honorary advocates before starting a lap around the mall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While its main purpose is fundraising, the event also is something of a homecoming. Many attendees are repeat walkers and rollers, McHale said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOnce a year, you get together with your family and friends supporting you,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s a great way for everybody to connect, whether old or new connections.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration costs $35. For more information or to register, visit this Walk and Roll event link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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