Julie Anderson
Omaha World-Herald
The Munroe-Meyer Instituteâs new $91 million home features cold- and warm-water pools, an indoor splash pad and state-of-the art physical therapy and virtual reality labs intended to provide the care needed by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
But Dr. Karoly Mirnics, the instituteâs director, said what he hopes to see in the faces of patients when they walk into the facility, which was dedicated Tuesday, is a sense of belonging.
âThat they are part of this enterprise, that this enterprise was built for them and that it represents a promise that we will do our best to help them reach their potential,â Mirnics said. âAnd we are not there only for one day. We are there for a lifetime.â
Editor s note: You ve really got to check out and connect people to this interview Andy Wakefield did with Arthur Krigsman, one of the authors of the new journal article that confirmed unusual bowel disease in children with autism. That, you.
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In the wake of an unprecedented year, many of us are all keenly aware of the difficulties that can come with finding and keeping a steady, good-paying job.
However, for adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other developmental disability, this already difficult endeavor can be further complicated by a host of additional barriers.
People with disabilities serve an essential role in our workforce and deserve a fair chance to succeed. That’s why, in honor of this year’s New York State Assembly Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day, I helped passed a legislative package designed to remove these barriers to employment so all New Yorkers can follow their dreams and lead a fulfilling life.
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