Become an Advocate

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MOSAIC ALLIED VOICES-MAV

Mosaic's Governmental Affairs Office has launched a volunteer-based initiative called Mosaic Allied Voices. This effort is designed to support our agencies in partnering with an organized group of community-based volunteers who will serve as advocates for and with individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. MAV was developed in response to critical needs identified by Mosaic's senior leadership and aligns with the short- and long-term goals for Mosaic's strategic plan and its national legislative agenda. It is a core component to Governmental Affairs strategies.



MAV VOLUNTEERS RESPOND WHEN NEEDED

MAV Volunteers inform elected officials at local, state, and national levels of the needs and rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. MAV Volunteers receive action alerts from Mosaic asking them to call, write, or e-mail legislative representatives regarding their votes.

They include parents, self-advocates, donors, advocates for people with disabilities, elected officials and others who want to have a voice in affecting public policy.


BECOME A MAV VOLUNTEER
Here is the job description for a MAV Volunteer:

Mosaic Allied Voices (MAV) volunteers call or email elected officials in response to alerts from the Mosaic Governmental Affairs Office. These alerts are about specific issues that relate to people with intellectual disabilities. The alerts contain brief, specific information about the issue and offer a suggested message for MAV volunteers to use if they are uncertain of what to say in their own words.

The time commitment is minimal. Every MAV volunteer needs an email account to receive alerts. The most important aspect of being a MAV volunteer is the timeliness of the response. Legislative action is sometimes quick, and action alerts may ask for an immediate response.


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Mission, Vision, Purpose and Outcomes

Mission

Mosaic Allied Voices engages volunteers to promote public awareness of disability issues, to advocate for equality, and to advance sustainable strategies that shape public policy.

Vision

Mosaic Allied Voices envisions a world where people with disabilities thrive as valued participants in the community.

Purpose

Volunteers of Mosaic Allied Voices partner with Mosaic leadership to develop and implement the national legislative agenda.

Outcomes

- Shape public policy that promotes equality and dignity

- Evaluate results and recommend changes as warranted