🐧Winter is already halfway over, and #PenguinPalooza is next week! Come join us at #unmcMMI for some fun and games like Face Painting and Penguin Bingo to help beat the winter blues. The event is free and everyone is welcome to attend! 🐧 📅Tues, 10 FEB 3-5pm MMI 1st Floor Lobby #MMIproud #MMIevent

This spring, the #mmiPsychology department at #unmcMMI will offer a #GroupTherapy CBT treatment program for teens with depression as part of a research study. Teens will learn how to recognize depression symptoms and build coping strategies. #mmiResearch #TeenDepression

Registration is now open for an #ExecutiveFunction group for children with #ADHD at #unmcMMI. The group will be offered for students in middle school (5th-8th grades) who have an ADHD diagnosis. See the flyer for more information. [email protected] 402-559-3753 #mmiPsychology #UnstuckOnTarget

The department of Speech-Language Pathology at #unmcMMI is hiring for a FT outpatient adult-focused speech therapist. Learn more & apply: unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/96045 Meet our team: www.unmc.edu/mmi/services... #unmc #iamunmc #MMIjobs #MMIemployment #mmiSLP #mmiSpeech @unmc.bsky.social

#unmcMMI Dept of Severe Behavior is looking for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst! Receive on the job training with ongoing supervision, mentorship and professional development provided by experienced clinicians. Apply online today! unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/95402 #MMIjobs #UNMCjobs

January 2026, UNMC #MMImonthly 📰 conta.cc/3LDlrrr This Munroe-Meyer Institute publication features #unmcMMI stories that may be of interest to people with #Disability and the wider #IDD community. #IntellectualDisability #DevelopmentalDisability #PWD

Congratulations to Dr. Brandy Clarke on receiving a demonstration grant from the Nebraska Department of Education! The grant is a collaboration with Dr. Amber Harstock as the Project Director and Dr. Clarke as the Project Co-Director. #unmcMMI #mmiResearch #ResearchAchievement #Research

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Erika Franta on receiving a School-Based Mental Health Services Grant! The grant is a collaboration with the NE Dept of Edu with Dr. Amber Harstock as the Project Director & Erika as the MMI Project Director. #unmcMMI #mmiResearch #ResearchAchievement #Research

December 2025, UNMC #MMImonthly 📰 conta.cc/3Y1Z9SW This Munroe-Meyer Institute publication features #unmcMMI stories that may be of interest to people with #Disability and the wider #IDD community. #IntellectualDisability #DevelopmentalDisability #PWD

Wishing you and your loved ones a very warm and safe holiday season! We'll see you in the new year! Art by Isaiah Jones. #unmcMMI #MMIproud

It’s #GivingTuesday! Support a specific college, cancer research, patients and their families, #unmcMMI or professional development. Make your gift today and earn a pair of socks made just for this campaign! But hurry, the campaign ends at midnight! 📍https://go.unmc.edu/mmi_givingtuesday

TONIGHT - our last session on our Applied Behavior Analysis Master's Program! 20 NOV 5:30 - 6:15 pm UNO Community Engagement Center, Rm 118 (Zoom available - go.unmc.edu/mmi_uno_aba) Info: [email protected] [email protected] #unmcMMI #mmiEducation

⭐🎉Celebrating our excellent team of genetic counselors for Genetic Counselor Appreciation Day!🎉⭐ 📍Learn more about MMI's Genetic Medicine services: www.unmc.edu/mmi/services... #unmcMMI #MMIproud #mmiGeneticCounselors #mmiGeneticMedicine #GeneticCounselorAppreciationDay

⭐🎉Celebrating our excellent team of genetic counselors for Genetic Counselor Appreciation Day!🎉⭐ 📍Learn more about MMI's Genetic Medicine services: www.unmc.edu/mmi/services... #unmcMMI #MMIproud #mmiGeneticCounselors #mmiGeneticMedicine #GeneticCounselorAppreciationDay

November 2025, UNMC #MMImonthly 📰 conta.cc/47Z3VW2 This Munroe-Meyer Institute publication features #unmcMMI stories that may be of interest to people with #Disability and the wider #IDD community. #IntellectualDisability #DevelopmentalDisability #PWD

Tonight - the first of 2 info sessions for UNO/MMI's Applied Behavior Analysis Master's Program! 11 NOV 5:30 - 6:15pm Warren Sanger Conference Room B, MMI 20 NOV 5:30 - 6:15pm UNO Community Engagement Ctr, Rm 118 Zoom - go.unmc.edu/mmi_uno_aba Info: [email protected] [email protected] #unmcMMI

Upcoming info sessions for UNO/MMI's Applied Behavior Analysis Master's Program! 11 NOV 5:30 - 6:15pm Warren Sanger Conference Room B, MMI 20 NOV 5:30 - 6:15 pm UNO Community Engagement Center, Rm 118 Zoom available - go.unmc.edu/mmi_uno_aba Info: [email protected] [email protected] #unmcMMI

⭐Celebrate #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth this November! To all the wonderful folks who help make their loved ones' world a kinder, more supportive place, thank you! LEARN MORE: 📌 #mmiCareCoordination www.unmc.edu/mmi/services... 📌 #mmiFCEP www.unmc.edu/mmi/supports... #MMIproud #unmcMMI

🤸🏊‍♀️Staying active can be enjoyable for all ages! It's never too early to start incorporating physical therapy into your routine. 📍https://go.unmc.edu/mmi_pt 📍https://go.unmc.edu/choose_pt #unmcMMI #mmiPhysicalTherapy #choosePT #pediatricphysicaltherapy #mmiPT #MobilityMatters

🧑‍🦽Fitness for every body! At #unmcMMI, we believe everyone—regardless of ability—deserves access to fun, lifelong fitness. 📍Learn more about #mmiPhysicalTherapy: go.unmc.edu/mmi_pt 📍https://go.unmc.edu/choose_pt #choosePT #pediatricphysicaltherapy #mmiPT #MobilityMatters

October 2025, UNMC #MMImonthly 📰 conta.cc/4naoFiW This Munroe-Meyer Institute publication features #unmcMMI stories that may be of interest to people with #Disability and the wider #IDD community. #IntellectualDisability #DevelopmentalDisability #PWD

Play is powerful! Here at #unmcMMI, we make therapy fun! 📍Learn more about #mmiPhysicalTherapy: go.unmc.edu/mmi_pt 📍Learn how PT helps people of every age and ability: go.unmc.edu/choose_pt #choosePT #pediatricphysicaltherapy #mmiPT #MobilityMatters #mobility

WE'RE HIRING - The #mmiSpeechPathology department at #unmcMMI is hiring a part-time position at our Lincoln RiteCare clinic! Learn more and apply: go.unmc.edu/mmi_ritecare... Contact: Susan Fager, PhD, CCC-SLP [email protected] 402-559-0426 #unmc #iamunmc #MMIjobs #MMIemployment

MMI is now on LinkedIn! Come check us out! www.linkedin.com/showcase/unm... #unmcMMI

At #unmcMMI our #PhysicalTherapists partner with you and your child to build #mobility and motor skills through engaging, therapeutic activities like #AquaticTherapy 🌊 📌PT at MMI go.unmc.edu/mmi_pt 📌ChoosePT go.unmc.edu/choose_pt #mmiPhysicalTherapy #choosePT #pediatricphysicaltherapy #mmiPT

⭐A big thank you to everyone who made this year's SOAR Conference a wonderful success!⭐ #unmcMMI #mmiUCEDD #UCEDD #SOAR2025

A round of applause for our Advocate Level sponsors for their support! They helped make this year's #SOAR2025 Conference a success! #unmcMMI #mmiUCEDD #UCEDD #MMIevent #MMIeducation

October is #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth! Help raise awareness of people with Down syndrome and their right to be accepted and included as valued and equal members of the community. 💙💛 ⭐https://www.unmc.edu/mmi/engagement/calendar/down-syndrome.html ⭐https://ds-int.org/ #unmcMMI

October is #NationalPhysicalTherapyMonth! The #physicaltherapists at #mmiPhysicalTherapy work with children and adults to improve #mobility and motor function. 🏃 📌PT at MMI www.unmc.edu/mmi/services... 📌ChoosePT www.choosept.com/prevention-w... #unmcMMI #choosePT #pediatricphysicaltherapy #mmiPT

On #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMattersDay we honor the Indigenous children who were forced into boarding schools, and then stripped of their identities and culture. Help raise awareness of the intergenerational trauma that resulted from Boarding Schools. 🧡https://orangeshirtday.org/ #Reconciliation

There are many resources available at #unmcMMI to assist with #craniofacial differences. To learn more about the Departments of Genetic Medicine, Speech-Language Pathology, and Pediatric Feeding Disorders, visit: www.unmc.edu/mmi/services... #mmiGeneticMedicine #mmiSLP #mmiFeeding

#unmcMMI is expanding their services to a new MHCP clinic in Walthill, NE on #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMattersDay 30 SEP 2025 📍Referral Info: JoAnn H. 531.530.7539 [email protected] 📰https://go.unmc.edu/mmi_picotte_walthill 🧡https://orangeshirtday.org/ #MMIoutreach #MMIproud

September is #CraniofacialAcceptanceMonth, promoting acceptance and kindness for those with #craniofacial differences. The Children's Craniofacial Association hopes you will join them in wearing yellow to celebrate. If you would like to share your related stories, feel free to tag us! #unmcMMI

🏴‍☠️🦜Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day! The #mmiTrickOrTreat event is one month away! Do you have your costume planned yet? 🎃 19 OCT 2025 🎃 1-3pm 🍭Learn more: go.unmc.edu/mmi_trickort... Jackie Hankins-Berry [email protected] #unmcMMI #MMIevent #MMIfun #mmiTrickorTreat2025

We are excited by the overwhelming response for this year's #SOAR2025 Conference and unfortunately, we need to close registration early, as we have now reached full capacity for the event! ⭐Thank you so much for your support! ⭐ Questions? [email protected] 402-559-6483 #unmcMMI #mmiUCEDD #UCEDD

Announcing the second keynote speaker for #SOAR2025 Chris Worth! Come see his presentation, "The Development of the Story of Self and the Beautiful Risks Involved" in Omaha, Nebraska, 3-5 OCT. Registration deadline is 20 SEP! go.unmc.edu/orgv #unmcMMI #mmiUCEDD #UCEDD #MMIevent #MMIeducation

September 2025, UNMC #MMImonthly 📰 conta.cc/3V2mAdm This Munroe-Meyer Institute publication features #unmcMMI stories that may be of interest to people with #Disability and the wider #IDD community. #IntellectualDisability #DevelopmentalDisability #PWD

T-shirts for the 2025 SOAR Conference are still available for pre-order until this Friday, 12 SEP 2025! Order online: www.peoplefirstnebraska.com/soar-t-shirt... Conference information: go.unmc.edu/orgv #unmcMMI #mmiUCEDD #UCEDD #SOAR2025 #MMIevent #MMIeducation

The #SOAR2025 Conference is 1 month away! We are excited to announce our first keynote speaker: founder and executive director of Rare by Design, Kendra Gottsleben! "When life hands you lemons, make the BEST lemonade possible!" go.unmc.edu/orgv #unmcMMI #mmiUCEDD #UCEDD #MMIevent #MMIeducation

📢Caregivers! Join our free #MMIwebinar "Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder in Toddlers" with Drs. Patricia Zemantic and Chris Courson! Friday, 5 SEP 2025 12-1p 8-9p 📍ZOOM: go.unmc.edu/mmizoom_asd_... Info: [email protected] #unmcMMI #mmiiCASD #ASD #Toddlers #MMIevent #MMIeducation

TOMORROW: Navigating Nebraska’s Medicaid Waiver Programs! Learn about Nebraska’s updated waiver programs, from eligibility and available services, to paperwork you'll need. 26 AUG 2025 6:30 - 8:30 PM Register: go.unmc.edu/waivers2025%... Questions? [email protected] #unmcMMI

Build confidence behind the wheel! The #mmiOccupationalTherapy department at #unmcMMI is now accepting participants for the Foundational #DrivingProgram. The program consists of two tracks: Functional Driving and Community Mobility. More info: 402-559-6580 forms.office.com/r/8Bm0yF1V1x

🏆 Congratulations to the Silver U Award Winner for June 2025, Hanna Beck! 🏆 Hanna is a Training/Admin Coordinator in MMI's integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders. #unmcMMI #mmiiCASD #silverU #MMIproud

Please join us in congratulating Nikki Zabik on receiving a Loan Repayment grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Dr. Zabik is a Research Assistant Professor in the Emotional Research Laboratory/Blackford Neuroscience Team. #unmcMMI #mmiResearch

Please join us in congratulating Andrea Cunha on receiving a R15 grant from the National Institute of Health. Dr. Cunha is a Co-Investigator on the project. #unmcMMI #mmiResearch

🚨IMPORTANT REMINDER🚨 Deadlines to complete your hotel and SOAR conference registrations are fast approaching! Hotel (conference rate) deadline: 3 SEP 2025 Conference deadline: 20 SEP 2025 📍Register online: go.unmc.edu/orgv #unmcMMI #SOAR2025 #mmiUCEDD #UCEDD #MMIevent #MMIeducation

📢News Highlight: Four students earn their device repair certification through a collaboration between #unmcMMI, Metropolitan Community College, and an iFixAmerica training program. 📰Read the Article: go.unmc.edu/mmi_mccprogram #MMInews #TransformLives #MMIproud #MMIeducation #Community

Check out MMI's new video on YouTube, "Changing Lives. Transforming Futures." where it highlights the impact MMI makes in the lives of our patients, their families, and our communities. 🎬Watch the video: bit.ly/mmi_sculptor #unmcMMI #MMIproud #TransformLives #community #IDD #MakingADifference

📢News Highlight: Read about MMI's Lego Camp, hosted by the Department of Occupational Therapy! 📰Read the Article: go.unmc.edu/mmi_legocamp... 📍Learn more about MMI OT services: www.unmc.edu/mmi/services... #unmcMMI #MMInews #TransformLives #MMIproud #mmiOccupationalTherapy #mmiOT

📢News Highlight: A day in the life at Camp Munroe! 📰Read the Article: go.unmc.edu/mmi_camp_art... 📍Learn more about Camp Munroe: www.unmc.edu/mmi/services... #unmcMMI #MMInews #TransformLives #MMIproud #CampMunroe #mmiCampMunroe