Language matters. When people ask what I do, I usually respond, “I work in government relations for a nonprofit organization.” Right away I’m telling the person I am speaking with what my organization does not do. No other industry says what it is not. Where Mosaic...
Health, Dignity and Respect for People with Intellectual Disabilities Mosaic’s nurses know that even if a person can’t speak, they want to have an active role in their own health. “It is a challenge for health care providers in the community to assess a client who may...
You know there is something amazing going on when a 27-year-old talks about a 61-year-old as his best friend. But that’s what Scott Biehler says about Jim Wise, the man he supports. Jim was receiving services at a Mosaic group home in Fort Collins. Scott was a...
People with disabilities in Romania have come far in the past 26 years. After a revolution ended a decades-long dictatorship that forced most people with disabilities into institutions, the world media showed us just how inhumane conditions were. Today, more parents...
Have I got a story to tell you! Well, really dozens or hundreds of stories, each one sure to make you smile, laugh and, maybe, cry. Mosaic is finishing up its spring season of fundraisers, events that are called Partners in Possibilities. They’re breakfast meetings...
Changing the World, One Step at a Time Friends, compatriots, teammates, buddies. We all rely on others to be successful. Every one of us. I am an Eagle Scout, and growing up as a Scout I became very familiar with the buddy system, which is the cooperative practice of...
Volunteers always make a difference in Mosaic’s mission. Sometimes, their contributions live on long past the time they serve. For today’s Throwback Thursday during Volunteer Appreciation Week, here’s a volunteer story that began almost 20 years ago. Jeff Jacox helped...
Many people who work at Mosaic started their career because of a loved one with a disability. In honor of National Sibling Day this Sunday, we’re sharing some thoughts from some Mosaic employees who have siblings with an intellectual disability. Lynn Chylinski,...
Mosaic is a faith-based organization. What does that mean? If you ask 10 Mosaic employees what it means, you’d probably receive 10 different answers. (If you ask me on 10 different days, you might get 10 different answers!) It starts with our heritage and why we do...
