UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute

UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute The Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) is a federally designated University Center of Excellence for Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service.

The mission of the Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) is to lead the world in transforming the lives of all individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs, their families and the community through outreach, engagement, premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care. MMI -- provides extraordinary interdisciplinary, family-centered services for persons with disabilities and complex health care needs across the lifespan.

-- trains individuals in the medical and therapeutic management of individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs through interprofessional educational experiences, outreach training and onsite technical assistance.

-- conducts basic, translational and clinical research with the goal to transform the diagnosis, care and treatment of individuals with all types of disabilities and complex health care needs.

-- works within the community to promote inclusion and to enable individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs to live happy and productive lives.

-- serves as the premier source of disability-related information to scientists, care providers, clinicians, families and community leaders across the region, the nation and the world.

-- improves the educational, health and community practices that impact children and families who are at risk for adverse developmental outcomes through program evaluation, training, and community outreach.

-- advocates at the local, state, federal and international level to promote best practices, policies and/or laws on behalf of individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs and their families.

đź“°September 2025, MMI Monthly edition đź“°https://conta.cc/3V2mAdmPublished once a month, this newsletter features Munroe-Me...
09/09/2025

đź“°September 2025, MMI Monthly edition
đź“°https://conta.cc/3V2mAdm

Published once a month, this newsletter features Munroe-Meyer Institute stories that may be of interest to people with disabilities and the wider intellectual and developmental disability community. Each issue highlights MMI initiatives and accomplishments, as well as links to upcoming events and articles from other sources.

📣 Webinar Alert!Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with disabilities in Nebraska? Don’t miss the Family Care Enhan...
09/09/2025

đź“Ł Webinar Alert!
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with disabilities in Nebraska? Don’t miss the Family Care Enhancement Project's upcoming webinar all about the Nebraska Family Support Waiver.

📌 What You’ll Learn:
âś… Who qualifies
âś… How to apply
âś… What services are available
âś… What paperwork is required
âś… Tips to avoid delays & navigate the system smoothly

đź’ˇ Whether you're just getting started or stuck in the process, this session will help you feel more confident and informed.

đź“… Tuesday, September 16, 2025
đź•’ 7 - 8 PM
đź”— https://go.unmc.edu/fsw2025

📢The SOAR Conference is 1 month away! We are excited to announce our first keynote speaker: founder and executive direct...
09/05/2025

📢The SOAR Conference is 1 month away! We are excited to announce our first keynote speaker: founder and executive director of Rare by Design, Kendra Gottsleben!

She's a Communication Specialist at the University of South Dakota Center for Disabilities, author, spokesperson on living a life with a rare disease/disability, and founder and executive director of Rare by Design.

Kendra refuses to be defined by Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS), the rare genetic condition she has had since birth. Instead, she defines her life by a positive outlook and success in overcoming obstacles. She enjoys a stylish outfit and shoes to match as she strives to make a difference. One of her favorite colors is yellow, which embodies her life motto: When life hands you lemons, make the BEST lemonade possible!

Conference registration deadline is September 20, so sign up today!

đź“ŤRegister online:
http://go.unmc.edu/orgv

📢Join us this Friday for "Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder in Toddlers," a free webinar for caregivers! The first se...
09/04/2025

📢Join us this Friday for "Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder in Toddlers," a free webinar for caregivers! The first session will run from 12-1pm, and the second will be held from 8-9pm.

Drs. Patricia Zemantic and Chris Courson will lead a discussion on early signs of autism spectrum disorder in toddlers, information about a new diagnostic tool, how ASD is diagnosed in toddlers, and a Q&A.

đź“ŤZOOM LINK: https://go.unmc.edu/mmizoom_asd_toddlers

If you have questions, please contact patricia.zemantic@unmc.edu

Registration is now open for an executive function treatment group for children with ADHD at the Munroe-Meyer Institute....
09/01/2025

Registration is now open for an executive function treatment group for children with ADHD at the Munroe-Meyer Institute. The group will be offered for students in middle school (6th-8th grades) who have an ADHD diagnosis. The group will be held on Mondays at 4:30 beginning late September.

See the flyer for more information and contact Dr. Melissa Hunter to register: mehunter@unmc.edu or (402) 559-3753.

Registration is now open for an adolescent depression treatment group at the Munroe-Meyer Institute. The group will be o...
09/01/2025

Registration is now open for an adolescent depression treatment group at the Munroe-Meyer Institute. The group will be offered for teens between the ages of 14-16 who are experiencing depression symptoms. The group will be held on Mondays at 4:30 beginning in the fall when group spots have been filled.

See the flyer for more information and contact Brady Dodds to register: bdodds@unmc.edu or (402) 559-3753.

Still taking registrations for The Coping Cat Anxiety Disorders Program!The group will be offered for children between t...
09/01/2025

Still taking registrations for The Coping Cat Anxiety Disorders Program!

The group will be offered for children between the ages of 8-11 who experience anxiety symptoms. The group will be help on Thursdays at 4:30 beginning late September.

See the flyer for more information and contact Dr. Melissa Hunter to register:
mehunter@unmc.edu
(402) 559-3753

📢TONIGHT at 8PM! Join us for our second session of "Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder in Toddlers," a webinar for care...
08/29/2025

📢TONIGHT at 8PM! Join us for our second session of "Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder in Toddlers," a webinar for caregivers.

Drs. Patricia Zemantic and Chris Courson will lead a discussion on early signs of autism spectrum disorder in toddlers, information about a new diagnostic tool, how ASD is diagnosed in toddlers, and a Q&A.

Can't make it tonight? We have two more sessions on Friday, September 5, 2025 - the first from 12 - 1pm, and the second from 8 - 9pm.

đź“ŤZOOM LINK: https://go.unmc.edu/mmizoom_asd_toddlers

If you have questions, please contact patricia.zemantic@unmc.edu

08/26/2025

The NLRN Virtual Learning Series is back!
After a summer break, the series returns Wednesday, September 10 at 12:00 PM CT.

We’re honored to welcome Jessica Guthrie as our guest speaker. Featured in the PBS documentary Caregiving (produced by Bradley Cooper), Jessica shares her powerful story as a young caregiver.

🎥 Watch her story: A Journey of Resilience – Jessica Guthrie’s Caregiving Story (https://ow.ly/p6ex50WCkC1)

Don’t miss this impactful conversation on caregiving.
👉 Register here: https://ow.ly/EsyU50WCkBZ

📢 Caregivers, do you want to learn more about autism in toddlers? Join licensed psychologists Dr. Chris Courson and Dr. ...
08/26/2025

📢 Caregivers, do you want to learn more about autism in toddlers? Join licensed psychologists Dr. Chris Courson and Dr. Patricia Zemantic via Zoom to discuss common signs of autism in toddlers and how we diagnose autism in toddlers.

📆We have several upcoming sessions, so choose a date and time that works for you!
- August 29, 2025: 11 AM to 12 PM
- August 29, 2025: 8 PM to 9 PM
- September 5, 2025: 12 PM to 1 PM
- September 5, 2025: 8 PM to 9 PM

ZOOM LINK: https://go.unmc.edu/mmizoom_asd_toddlers

If you have questions, please contact patricia.zemantic@unmc.edu

📢 TOMORROW! Navigating Nebraska’s Medicaid Waiver ProgramsRegister today! This webinar helps breaks down Nebraska’s upd...
08/25/2025

📢 TOMORROW! Navigating Nebraska’s Medicaid Waiver Programs

Register today! This webinar helps breaks down Nebraska’s updated waiver programs, from eligibility and available services to what paperwork you’ll need.

đź“… Tuesday, August 26, 2025
đź•’ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 Register here: https://go.unmc.edu/waivers2025​
đź“© Questions? Email: chcampbell@unmc.edu

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The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s mission is to be world leaders in transforming the lives of all individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs, their families and the community through outreach, engagement, premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care. What we do: MMI provides extraordinary interdisciplinary, family-centered services for persons with disabilities and complex health care needs across the lifespan. MMI trains individuals in the medical and therapeutic management of individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs through interprofessional educational experiences, outreach training and onsite technical assistance. MMI conducts basic, translational and clinical research with the goal to transform the diagnosis, care and treatment of individuals with all types of disabilities and complex health care needs MMI works within the community to promote inclusion and to enable individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs to live happy and productive lives. MMI serves as the premier source of disability-related information to scientists, care providers, clinicians, families and community leaders across the region, the nation and the world. MMI improves the educational, health and community practices that impact children and families who are at risk for adverse developmental outcomes through program evaluation, training, and community outreach. MMI advocates at the local, state, federal and international level to promote best practices, policies and/or laws on behalf of individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs and their families.