Mosaic

A life of possibilities for people with intellectual disabilities

An Agency Presentation
Stephanie Sieminski
Wilmington university
 Mission Statement

Embracing Gods call to serve in the world, Mosaic advocates

for people with intellectual disabilities and provides
opportunities for them to enjoy a full life.
Chance to make choices:
a home
Roommates
Employment
how they engage with their community.
Work to empower people to work and live a life of their
choosing.
A life of possibilities.
 Background Information

Founded in 1913
Two Nebraska-born Lutheran ministries dedicated to the needs of people with
disabilities.
Bethphage began in 1913 in Axtell, Neb.
Martin Luther Homes began in 1925 in Sterling, Neb.
Mosaic-Formed on July 1, 2003
Consolidation of Bethphage and Martin Luther Homes
Merge prompted by
shared mission
shared vision
shared Church affiliation
Background Information Cont.

Based out of Omaha, Nebraska.

36 agencies in 10 states
Supports more than 3,700 individuals
Employees more than 5,000
Mosaic International
Formed in 1994
Currently, Mosaic International serves in Romania, Tanzania, and Bulgaria.
 Demographic Information

Adult individuals with intellectual disabilities

Intellectual disability (or ID): when a person has certain limitations in cognitive functioning
and skills, including communication, social and self-care skills.

American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities- an individual has

intellectual disability if he or she meets three criteria:
1. IQ is below 70-75
2. Significant limitations in two or more adaptive areas
(skills that are needed to live, work, and play in the community, such as communication or self-care)
3. The condition manifests itself before the age of 18

Most common developmental disability.

Demographics Cont.

~1-3 percent of the global population has an intellectual disability

as many as 200 million people.
~6.5 million people in the United States have an ID.
Mosaic serving 3,700 individuals
Policies and Procedures

Mosaic Code of Conduct

Principles, policies, and guidelines
frame-work of ethical standards and obligations that guide our work performance,
professional standards, and how we conduct our relationships with others.
Mosaics values: safety, respect, connection, and integrity.
Integrity causes us to follow safety procedures, treat people with respect, maintain high standards of
quality in our work, use our resources wisely and honestly, and be active members of our communities.
Mosaics expectations for ethical behavior as related to employees, officers, board
members, volunteers, and contractors.
Structure
 Governance

Governed by national organization and their board.

Board of Directors holds in responsibility the trust and welfare of the people who support and who depend
upon Mosaic.
13 Directors on the Board.
3 members are appointed by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America,
Majority of Board members shall be Lutheran.
Remaining members elected by the Board.
Members serve three-year terms and may serve two consecutive terms.
Board meets three times a year.
Local advisory board
Purpose to advise, assist, and support Mosaic in Delaware in its operations in the state of Delaware.
Offer recommendations for improvements
Provide information relevant to policies which impact individuals served by Mosaic.
Review of operations and communications with Mosaic regarding the accomplishments and challenges of local
operations, including pending actions related to services funded under contract.
Members will serve a (3) three year term and meet quarterly.
Funding

Receive funding through DDDS contract

Division Of Developmental Disabilities Services
Division under Department of Health and Social Services
DDDS Mission
Valuing persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, honoring abilities,
respecting choice, achieving possibilities..... working together to support healthy,
safe and fulfilling lives.
 Relationships to Other Agencies
Church Relationship
Assists parishes with, among
and for people with
intellectual disabilities.
Sensitivity training for youth
and adults who seek to
better understand persons
with ID.
Member
Nationwide association of Lutheran social
ministry organizations, faith-based
Member organizations and Lutheran professionals
American Network of Community supporting people with intellectual and
Options and Resources (ANCOR) developmental disabilities and related
National, nonprofit trade association conditions.
representing more than 1000 private LSA-DN includes 27 members that provide
community providers of services to support to more than 150,000 individuals
people with disabilities. in 32 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Combined, we service over 600,000
individuals with disabilities.
Strengths, Trends and Challenges

Strengths
Ability to serve ALL levels of intellectual disabilities
Variety of services
Residential Services
Drop-in Supports
Day Support Services
Spiritual Services
Self-Advocacy
Trends
Collaboration Lutheran Service of America (LSA)
Challenges
Funding
U.S. Department of Labor- revised rule regarding the overtime pay threshold.
Changes increase Mosaics operating costs by more than $2 million without any increase in funding.
Interns Role

Assist the Executive Director (ED)

ED assigns special projects
Observe individuals in service
Prepare activities/events
Develop topics for Self-Advocacy Program
Ray of Hope
 References

Delaware, T. S. (n.d.). Developmental Disabilities Services. Retrieved from

http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ddds/

LSA Disability Network. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.lutheranservices.org/LSADN

Make a Difference. (n.d.). Retrieved from

http://www.specialolympics.org/Sections/Who_We_Are/What_Is_Intellectual_Disability.aspx

Mosaic - Serving People with Intellectual Disabilities. (n.d.). Retrieved from

http://www.mosaicinfo.org/

Mosaic in Delaware. (2016, December 20). Retrieved from http://www.mosaicinfo.org/location/mosaic-

delaware