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We created Promise Magazine to share the human stories of our organization, and the summer 2026 issue does just that. Read about our history and the incredible ways people have persevered through tough times. You’ll also meet an individual served by Mosaic for 50 years; learn how a mother is navigating her son’s transition of care and find advice from a parent whose child has autism. We also highlight a milestone anniversary for Mosaic President and CEO Linda Timmons.

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Daily baths are more than just a routine for Mindy; they are a source of comfort. But when it became difficult to get in and out of the tub, delight turned to fear. Thanks to donor gifts, Mindy is enjoying her daily baths again, and her Home Provider Arlene is honoring the memory of her husband, Jon.

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When families are seeking services for a loved one with a disability, they typically have a choice to make: hire support staff directly or use a provider like Mosaic. It’s a tough decision that requires careful consideration. Here are four questions families should ask when determining the path that’s right for them.

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Nearly a year after Congress approved Medicaid funding cuts, questions remain about whether Medicaid should pay for home- and community-based services. In Mosaic’s latest blog, President and CEO Linda Timmons shares why that investment matters: Long-term care is too expensive for most families to afford on their own, and people with disabilities, like anyone else, deserve a say in what their lives look like.

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For many Direct Support Professionals, the opportunity to touch someone else’s life is what calls them to the job. But many wonder if they can grow professionally while making a meaningful difference. At Mosaic, they can.

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Young people who transition to adult services at 21 and their family members often come to Mosaic with many questions. While helping guide them, a critical question Mosaic asks drives the next steps. Learn what that question is here.

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When the person she supports began to be afraid to take a bath, Mosaic Home Provider Arlene Deaner made a home modification that proved life-changing. Home modifications, both big and small, can make a difference for people with physical limitations. The post Creating Comfort: Home Modifications, Big or Small, Can Make an Impact appeared first on Mosaic.

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Mosaic nurses value the long-term relationships they build with the people they support and find it rewarding. During Nurses Week, three Mosaic nurses share what their workday looks like—flexibility is a must.

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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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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.

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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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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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