Program Overview

University of Nebraska Medical Center Programs

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) offers a range of programs and services, including those provided by the Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI).

Munroe-Meyer Institute

The Munroe-Meyer Institute is a part of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and provides various services and programs for individuals with disabilities.

Services

• Services Overview
  • The institute offers a unique range of services for individuals with disabilities, which are scheduled through the Patient Information Office.
• Diagnosis and Disorders
  • Information is available on specific diagnoses or developmental disorders.
• Community Engagement
  • The institute brings together providers, agencies, and stakeholders to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities and complex healthcare needs.
• Patient Resources
  • Helpful information is provided on insurance, evaluations, interpretive services, lodging, and more.
• Request an Interpreter
  • Qualified language interpreters are available for patients with limited English, and sign language interpreters are available for patients who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

Resources

• Resources Overview
• Civil & Legal Resources
  • All people have the right to be included in their community with access to public spaces, housing, education, and employment.
• Legislation and Disability Policy
  • MMI serves as an expert resource to state and federal policymakers on issues impacting individuals with disabilities and their families.
• Leadership and Assistance Opportunities
  • There are many opportunities for individuals with disabilities and family members to become involved in leadership roles.
• Lifespan Resources
  • The institute helps families with children who have disabilities navigate resources available across childhood to early adulthood.

Education

• Education Overview
• Departments & Programs
  • Clinical departments provide learning opportunities for students in professional training programs within UNMC, the state of Nebraska, and across the country.
• Parents & Caregivers
  • Leadership and advocacy training opportunities are available for parents and caregivers of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
• Job Shadow
  • Many programs and services offer job shadowing opportunities.
• Continuing Education
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities are available, including leadership training, workshops, and clinical experiences in genetics grand rounds.

Research

• Research Overview
• Faculty Research
  • Research is conducted in basic, applied, translational, and evaluative areas in every program and discipline.
• Student Research
  • Numerous post-doctoral fellows, doctoral interns, graduate, and undergraduate students from across the nation assist MMI faculty in their research efforts.
• Active Research Studies
  • Information is available on MMI research studies recruiting participants.

Arnold Stern Teen Group

The Arnold Stern Teen Group is a program offered by the MMI Department of Recreational Therapy.

Program Details

• The program encourages friendship among teens and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through group activities within the community.
• Individuals ages 13-21 are invited to participate.
• Events are held across the Omaha metro area, including:
  • Bowling
  • Concerts
  • Holiday parties
  • Plays
  • Sporting events
  • Swimming
  • Other activities at MMI or across the Omaha metro.
• Community outings enhance disability awareness within the local community and help prepare participants for adult leisure independence and decision-making.
• A trained recreational therapist runs the program with the assistance of activity technicians.

Program Schedule and Details

• The Arnold Stern Program is offered once a month and is typically scheduled on weekends.
• Space in the program is limited.
• Transportation is typically provided from the MMI location to the event and back to MMI.
• There is a fee for the program, and scholarships may be available.
• The program is not designed for individuals who need extensive 1-to-1 supervision and/or have severe behavior, such as aggressive acts towards others, self-injurious behaviors, and/or destruction of property.