It’s Autism Acceptance Month, and Denise McMillen, mother of a son with autism, shares insights she has learned over the years.
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Mosaic continues to empower individuals with disabilities to live full, independent lives across the Grand Canyon Synod. Through direct support, advocacy, and inclusive worship initiatives, Mosaic’s work multiplies good across families, congregations, and communities. Read their 2026 Assembly report.
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Everyday environments can quickly become overwhelming for people with sensory processing differences. For one Mosaic Home Provider, communication and planning are key to helping the person he supports enjoy church services and community events
The post Managing Sensory Overload: Mosaic Provider Shares Advice, What’s Worked for Him appeared first on Mosaic.
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Many of the people we support experience challenges similar to those of anyone else. Staying organized is one of them. It can feel like a constant juggling act, but organization is not about perfection; it’s about finding simple ways to make staying on track easier. Nancy Potter, Mosaic’s Director of Clinical Mental Health & Behavioral Services, shares how our direct support professionals help with that and offers six tips anyone can apply today to stay organized.
The post It’s About Understanding, Not Perfection: Six Tips to Stay Organized appeared first on Mosaic.
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With a special needs trust, you can remember your loved one with a disability in your estate to secure their financial future and protect their ability to continue receiving the Medicaid-funded services they rely on.
The post Plan for Your Child with a Disability’s Financial Security When You’re Gone appeared first on Mosaic.
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Focusing only on the causes and a cure for autism too often takes the focus away from the needs of autistic people today. Autism Acceptance Month encourages each of us to assess how we think and act about autistic people.
The post Accept the Person in Front of You Instead of Thinking They Need a Cure appeared first on Mosaic.
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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and this year’s campaign highlights that people with developmental disabilities have always been part of our communities and always will be. Promoting accessibility online is one way we can acknowledge that truth and ensure they're included. Here are 5 easy ways you can make your social media accessible.
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Mosaic and our donor partners helped Natasha find a place to belong and get the things she needed to start anew. The positive impact continues to change her life.
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At the recent Youth Ministry Extravaganza, ELCA Disability Ministries leaders gathered with ministry partners from across the church to share stories, challenges, and hope. Through conversations, workshops, and resource-sharing, a central question emerged: how do we move from simple inclusion to true belonging in our congregations?
Grounded in our call to care for one another as the body of Christ, this reflection invites us to consider how accessibility, community, and relationships shape faithful ministry for all. Read more about these insights and practical resources for your congregation.
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Barriers to voting for people with disabilities have existed for a long time. Federal laws helped address some of the challenges by setting accessibility requirements and reinforcing voter rights.
In our latest blog, read how a fundamental piece of the puzzle that doesn’t require new laws or regulations—the support to vote— helped Nathan cast his ballot. The post The Right Support Can Help People with Disabilities Vote appeared first on Mosaic.
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While people with disabilities, their family members, and advocates all agree our culture needs to change the attitudes that see disability as a negative thing, but they don’t always agree on how to talk about it. Learn why some advocate people-first language and others advocate identity-first language.
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Calling herself a “temporary caretaker” of a legacy, read how Linda Timmons, Mosaic’s President and CEO, came to lead the organization and plan for its future.
The post Mosaic CEO Marks 40 Years with the Organization (This Round!) appeared first on Mosaic.
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More than tax status sets Mosaic apart as a nonprofit. Reinvesting profits in services and people rather than paying an owner or investors makes a quality difference for people served and helps build and maintain a mission-focused workforce.
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For too long, Direct Support Professionals have shared a Standard Occupational Classification with roles that have some of the same responsibilities, but are different. With the re-introduction of the “Recognizing the Role of a Direct Support Professional Act,” there’s an opportunity to change that.
The post Why the Re-Introduction of the Recognizing the Role of a DSP Act Matters appeared first on Mosaic.
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Once a taboo subject, people with intellectual or developmental disabilities desire close relationships. Whether it’s deep friendship or even dating, it just requires well-planned support to be in place.
The post Dating with IDD: How the Right Support Makes Relationships Possible appeared first on Mosaic.
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Choosing a provider for intellectual and developmental disability services is an important decision. It can also be overwhelming. Here are questions you can ask to find a provider that truly aligns with your specific needs, goals and dreams.
The post Searching for IDD services? Ask these 6 Questions to Find the Right Provider appeared first on Mosaic.
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Waiting lists for Medicaid funding for home- and community-based services are not a new issue. But, as some states in Mosaic’s network have eliminated them—or are working to do so—new challenges may be on the horizon with federal funding cuts looming.
The post IDD Service Waiting Lists: Why They Exist and How to Take Action appeared first on Mosaic.
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Nearly three out of four people served residentially by Mosaic live in host homes or shared living. Learn five reasons why it works well for so many people.
The post 5 Advantages of Shared Living for Adults with IDD appeared first on Mosaic.
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Becoming a friend with someone who has a disability starts with a simple, “Hello!” Here are a few things to remember about communications that are good for everyone, but especially true for people with disabilities.
The post Be A Friend to People with Disabilities: 7 Ways to Communicate Respectfully appeared first on Mosaic.
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What does a “good life” look like? At Mosaic, we know the answer is always personal.
The post One Size Doesn’t Fit All: The Value of Personalized Services appeared first on Mosaic.
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