Advocacy

At Mosaic, advocacy is a part of our mission. We advocate for and with people who have disabilities so they may choose appropriate supports, defend their rights and express their opinions. Mosaic advocates find their voices heard locally in their own communities, in statehouses across the land, and in several countries around the world. Mosaic's advocacy efforts include:

  • Broadening the capacity for advocacy at the local, state, national and international level.

  • Participating in numerous coalitions formed to affect public policy.

  • Networking with grassroots advocates to pass legislation affecting the lives of people who have disabilities.

  • Assisting other nonprofit organizations to develop and enhance their supports.

  • Increasing volunteer advocacy participation locally, nationally and globally.

For additional information on advocacy opportunities, please contact us.

Become a Mosaic Allied Voices (MAV) Volunteer! 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 email 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.


Help become a voice and advocate for and with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sign up to become a MAV volunteer today.


For additional information on advocacy opportunities, please contact us.

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PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES ARE YOUR NEIGHBORS, COWORKERS, AND FRIENDS: One in ten families in the US are directly effected by a person with intellectual disabilities at some time in their lives. They need your voice to help them speak and be heard.

 

PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES ARE OFTEN IGNORED: Because they may not have access to public officials, often their stories are not told. Although they are citizens just like us, their rights are often overlooked.

 

PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES MAY NOT HAVE FAMILY OR FRIENDS: Although we have family and friends that can rally around us when we need help and support, people with intellectual disabilities may not have family or friends because they have been isolated or institutionalized at some point in their lives.