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.

Mosaic has a volunteer-based initiative called Mosaic Allied Voices (MAV). MAV volunteers include parents, self-advocates, donors, advocates for people with disabilities, elected officials and others who want to have a voice in affecting public policy.

MAV volunteers, working with our local, state, regional and national staff, will:
  • Increase Mosaic's voice at the local, state and federal governmental levels. They will accomplish this in partnership with Mosaic's professional staff by identifying and grooming champions for our legislative agendas.

  • Receive training about the basics of advocacy so they can be mobilized to speak on behalf of individuals with disabilities. This project also envisions the recruitment and training of self-advocates.

  • Give input which will determine state legislative agendas that are tailored to address local policy issues.
For additional information on advocacy opportunities, please contact us.