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March is National Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Month which promotes inclusion for all. Learn how you can help Mosaic further its campaign, “Inclusion Inspires.” Read more at Mosaic.

Althea was living in a place with no heat or running water before she came to Living Innovations. She now has redefined her life, is happy and has a great relationship with her host home provider. The post Taking Charge of Her Life, Althea Excels is available on the Mosaic site.

Mosaic is a values-led organization, and those values come alive in the lives of the people we support. Read about the success Mosaic experienced in Fiscal Year 2023 in providing high-quality, personalized services and in meeting our financial goals. Read the full post Mosaic Success Demonstrates Values in Action on Mosaic.

Mosaic's 2024 advocacy agenda continues its commitment to positive legislative influence, focusing on Direct Support Professional recognition, expansion of Home and Community Based Services, updating SSI asset limits, and fostering key partnerships. Building on 2023's successes, Mosaic aims to leverage its strong advocate base to support individuals with I/DD and the workforce dedicated to them. Read more at mosaicinfo.org.

Mosaic International has been in partnership with Building a Caring Community(BCC) in Tanzania since 2007 to love and support children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). All of Mosaic International’s work and its Carman International Fellowship program are supported by donors and grants. Daniel Scherer-Emunds served as a Carman International Fellow from August 2022 to December 2023. He looks back upon his time there in this article for Mosaic.

Discover Brenda Brown's heartwarming journey to happiness and belonging with Mosaic at Home. Transitioning from a life of uncertainty, Brenda finds joy, purpose, and a loving family environment that allows her to thrive. Read her full story of transformation and the power of compassionate care at Mosaic's blog.

It is such a joy to see people continue to grow and thrive with the right supports. In this story, even family members are amazed at the new things their brother can do. The post New Talents and Activities Surprise Family Members appeared first on Mosaic.

Discover Ashleigh's moving journey towards independence and belonging, despite the challenges of cerebral palsy and personal loss. Thanks to the loving support of her mother, the guidance of her grandfather, and the nurturing environment provided by Mosaic at Home, Ashleigh has found her place to thrive. Her story is a powerful testament to the impact of personalized care and the enduring strength of community support.

During Clergy Appreciation Month, Mosaic extends heartfelt gratitude to all faith leaders for their unwavering spiritual guidance. Pastor Twila Schock reminisces about her interactions with "MJ", illustrating the ancient call to honor church leaders. Mosaic honors the legacy of its founder, K.G. William Dahl, and appreciates the spiritual leaders' continuous support.

This is Direct Support Professional Recognition Week. Three DSPs, including Carrie Alexander in Arizona, share why they love helping those with an intellectual or developmental disability live the lives they choose. Read at Mosaic.

Siblings Nathan and Riri were separated when an emergency caused them to move into group homes. Through Mosaic at Home, and a loving home provider, the two are together again, and the provider says, “I never want to give them up.” The post Siblings Find a Home Together at Mosaic appeared first on Mosaic.

Mosaic is young and energetic, but also old and wise. Two memorable numbers are important at Mosaic this year—20 and 110. As Mosaic, the organization celebrated its 20th anniversary on July 1. But back in February, it also celebrated the 110th anniversary of its founding. In 2023, Mosaic is 20 years young and 110 years strong. Learn why in this blog post, 20 Years Young & 110 Years Strong, which appeared first on Mosaic.

Mosaic’s summer 2023 Promise magazine celebrates National Intellectual and Disabilities Month by sharing triumphant achievements made by those we serve when making their own choices. View the Summer 2023 Issue of Promise here.

A great community partnership brings Mosaic artists’ work to the public in the Freedom of Expression exhibit, which recently ended at the Polk County Heritage Gallery in Des Moines. Several of the individuals are served by Mosaic, and the project has given them all greater visibility as artists in the community. The post Sharing What’s Inside Through Art appeared first on Mosaic.