Vincent (Indiana) presenting at the Bethel Institute in Bielefeld, Germany (September 2006)

At Mosaic, advocacy is a part of the mission. As advocates all constituents of Mosaic are encouraged to speak up for others, especially people with developmental disabilities and to help them speak up for themselves as SELF-ADVOCATES.

Self-advocacy is about social justice; and social justice is about full and equal participation of all groups in a society. It includes a vision of a society in which all people are self-determining. Social justice values interdependence -- connecting with each other so everyone's needs are met.

Working for social justice is about building power with and not over people. By working with others, we can create a world we want and deserve -- not only for people with disabilities, but for everyone. At Mosaic, we support self-advocacy and embrace social justice for all.

People Mosaic supports have the opportunity to participate in many activities, including international educational exchanges. Read more about Vincent's trip to Germany in "Success Stories."

Success Stories

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Self-Advocacy Resources on the Internet

• Partners in Policymaking
• "The Riot" - e-newsletter of the Self-Advocate Leadership Network at the Human Services Research Institute
• Disability is Natural
• SABE - Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered
• ACT - Advocating Change Together
• The Arc - Self-Advocacy Description
• Parallels in Time - A History of Developmental Disabilities
• People First
• AAIDD (formerly AAMR)
• Advocates in Action - Rhode Island