MMI Monthly

Updates from the Munroe-Meyer Institute | May 2, 2024

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Director's message: Running, walking and rolling to success

The Munroe-Meyer Institute's Severe Behavior Department prioritizes wellbeing by organizing additional outlets for wellness and team building on a regular basis. One of those outlets, the Run/Walk/Roll Club, is open to all of you, too!



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MMI, Union Pacific partner to modify ride-on cars for 11 kids

Pint-sized drivers nabbed new rides — adapted toy cars to enable increased mobility — courtesy of GoBabyGo! Nebraska and volunteers from Union Pacific.


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MMI partnership to offer judgment-free dining

The Munroe-Meyer Institute partnered with Autism Eats to offer families with children on the autism spectrum a judgment-free dining experiences.


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Camp Munroe seeking volunteers for summer

Camp Munroe once again will bring seven weeks of summer camp for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities to the Munroe-Meyer Institute beginning in June.


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Melonie Welsh recognized with ITEACH Award

Melonie Welsh, director of community engagement at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, received the Faculty Advisor Excellence in Engagement Award last month.


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MMI was in Omaha family's corner to provide resources

The Munroe-Meyer Institute's Autism Care for Toddlers clinic was an important player for the Stottle family. "It’s good to have someone in your corner, and that’s been Munroe-Meyer."


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VIDEO: Temple Grandin speaks during Nebraska SciFest

Autism self-advocate Temple Grandin, PhD, headlined this year's Nebraska Science Festival. Dr. Grandin is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University.


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Tickets available for Munroe-Meyer Guild Garden Walk

Tickets are now on sale for the 55th annual Garden Walk. The June 9 event will feature seven gardens across southwest and west Omaha.


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Contact us


To learn more about initiatives featured in this publication, contact Community Engagement at MMICommunityEngage@unmc.edu or 402-559-9828.

Links of the month


NBC New York: Aaron Judge and wife Samantha unveil sensory room at Madison Square Garden


MLB.com: The Coulombe family advocates for autism acceptance

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