MMI Monthly
Updates from the Munroe-Meyer Institute | Feb. 11, 2020
MMI, Special Olympics Nebraska team for the Young Athletes Program
The eight-week program for children with and without disabilities introduces youngsters to the building blocks of sports.

Director's message:
Reflecting on our progress

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to educate our communities on the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and reflect on the progress made toward improving quality of life for the individuals we serve .

Walk and Roll for Disabilities
set for March 1

The 16th annual Meyer Foundation Walk and Roll for Disabilities will be held on March 1 at 10:30 a.m. at the Oak View Mall.

Organizers estimate the event has raised more than $500,000 to fund recreational programming for adults with disabilities .

Dr. Woodruff Jameson spearheads
transportation impact efforts
Annie Woodruff Jameson, D.P.T., says transportation has a huge impact on the lives of the people with disabilities. That's why she's working to improve access.

MMI's Hankins wins Gold U
MMI's Jacqueline Hankins says the institute fits her personality.

"Helping people . . . That's what MMI does, and I love being a part of it. "

Francie Rebolloso was heart
of Human Genetics Lab
When Francie Rebolloso retired from MMI at the close of 2019, it was the end of an era.

"She truly cared about our patients. "

Munroe-Meyer Guild announces
2020 grants to MMI
Guild President Luann Rabe said reviewers were excited by the quality of this year's proposals.

MMI's university-wide
awardees are recognized
MMI Director Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D., hosted lunch for the institute's 2019 honorees.

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