{"id":64125,"date":"2019-02-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-14T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2019\/02\/14\/mmi-for-the-record-11\/"},"modified":"2022-08-29T16:01:10","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T21:01:10","slug":"mmi-for-the-record-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2019\/02\/14\/mmi-for-the-record-11\/","title":{"rendered":"MMI for the record"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\"><p><b>Dr. Godfrey to host webinar on genetics and engagement<\/b><br \/>\nMMI&#8217;s Maurice Godfrey, Ph.D., will moderate &#8220;Take Initiative: DNA Day Engagement and You,&#8221; an American Society of Human Genetic webinar to be held from noon-1 p.m. CST on Feb. 21.<\/p>\n<p>The webinar will explore local, regional, and national opportunities for ASHG members and the wider scientific community to get involved and celebrate the value and potential of genetics. <\/p>\n<p>Dr. Godfrey will discuss how the key to engagement is hands-on. He will also share his part in working with schools with Native communities and getting students interested and motivated through their DNA Day programs.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to register, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pathlms.com\/ashg\/webinars\/4934\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><B>C.A.R.E. Program offers new groups in March, April<\/b><br \/>\nThe Munroe-Meyer Institute, in collaboration with the Nebraska Guild Grant, offers a Community Autism Resource Education (C.A.R.E.) program for families that have a child who is at-risk, or recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. C.A.R.E. is a four-week caregiver program that provides a jump-start for families to access support and resources for children with autism and their families. There are two upcoming groups for which caregivers can register. There are a total of 4 classes per group and all classes are held from 5:30-7:00 PM at the Munroe-Meyer Institute. The next two groups will be offered:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mondays in March (4, 11, 18, 25)\n<li>Thursdays in April (4, 11, 18, 25).<\/ul>\n<p>Families can register or get more information by contacting Katie Brown at 402-599-8898. <\/p>\n<p><b>UCEDD is sponsoring traineeships<\/b><br \/>\nThe Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities program sponsors traineeships for up to two individuals annually. The training internships involve a 600 hour commitment at MMI starting July 1 and run through April 30. We are now advertising for new trainees to start on July 1.<\/p>\n<p>This is a paid internship that primarily focuses on disability advocacy and leadership. It will include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>self-study\n<li>seminar\n<li>experiential learning\n<li>position-shadowing opportunities<\/ul>\n<p>The candidates chosen will need to live in the Omaha vicinity in order to be able to attend activities at the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus.<\/p>\n<p>Preference will be given to parents and family members of individuals with disabilities, but students and other interested individuals are invited to apply.<\/p>\n<p>The goal of the internship is to enhance trainee&#8217;s skills and knowledge regarding intellectual and developmental disabilities history, philosophy and practice. It is intended for individuals who seek to increase their involvement in the disability field.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, please contact Mark A. Smith at 402-559-5744.<\/p>\n<p><b>LEND trainee Alyssa Lincoln to enter Washington University<\/b><br<\nLEND trainee Alyssa Lincoln will attend Washington University in St. Louis for physical therapy. Lincoln also received offers from UNMC and Rockhurst University in Kansas City, as well. \n\n\n\n\"LEND should be very proud of this,\" said Brad Corr, D.P.T., director of physical therapy adult programming. \"Alyssa is an exceptional individual and . . . I think her time spent in LEND was formational in regard to her pursuit of a PT career and her acceptance to WashU. 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