Mosaic in Central Iowa

A recent survey found that Direct Support Professionals value opportunities to learn, take care of their well-being, and grow professionally. Read how Mosaic supports these values.
https://www.mosaicinfo.org/blog/direct-care/dsps-belong-where-they-can-grow-make-a-difference-at-mosaic/

Young people who transition to adult services at 21 and their family members often come to Mosaic with many questions. While helping guide them, a critical question Mosaic asks drives the next steps. Learn what that question is here.
https://www.mosaicinfo.org/blog/advocacy/prepare-for-transition-to-adult-services-long-before-age-21/

When the person she supports began to be afraid to take a bath, Mosaic Home Provider Arlene Deaner made a home modification that proved life-changing. In this week’s blog, read how home modifications, both big and small, can make a difference for people with physical limitations.

Creating Comfort: Home Modifications, Big or Small, Can Make an Impact Home modifications can be life-changing for someone with physical limitations

Following an extensive national search, Mosaic is pleased to announce the appointment of Rian Balfour as our new Chief Legal Officer. Drop a comment below to welcome her to the organization. 👇

Read about her education and experience in healthcare law:

Mosaic Names New Chief Legal Officer Omaha, Nebraska, May 13, 2026 — Following an extensive national search, Mosaic is pleased to announce the appointment of Rian Balfour as its new Chief Legal Officer. Balfour, a South

Nurses Week celebrates the power of nurses, a power that positively impacts individual lives and whole communities. As a healthcare organization, Mosaic relies on nurses to carry out our mission successfully.

Mosaic CEO Linda Timmons has been a passionate advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout her more-than-40-year career. In April, she was recognized as a Legacy Leader by ANCOR, a national advocacy organization, for the positive impact she has made across the nation within and beyond Mosaic.

Mosaic CEO Linda Timmons Distinguished as ‘Legacy Leader’ by National Disabilities Advocacy Organization Learn how Mosaic’s long-time CEO was recognized as a Legacy Leader by ANCOR, a national organization, for the impact she has made in shaping services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the country throughout her career.

“See the able, not the label” is a phrase to live by when interacting with people who have autism. Read about that and other insights shared by a parent of an adult child with autism here.
https://www.mosaicinfo.org/blog/autism/a-parents-share/

Mosaic is honored to announce that two dedicated members of our workforce received national recognition during a ceremony on April 23 in Boston. Siobhan Gonzalez, with Soreo, and Ritchy Corvil, with Mosaic in Delaware, were named Direct Support Professionals of the Year by ANCOR American Network of Community Options and Resources . Siobhan and Ritchy were among 57 honorees from a record 544 nominations. Since the award’s inception 19 years ago, 55 recipients from Mosaic have been honored.

Mosaic Direct Support Professionals Corvil, Gonzalez Earn National Recognition Omaha, Neb., April 30, 2026—Two Mosaic Direct Support Professionals received a national award for the outstanding support they provide to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The American Network

Public spaces can quickly become overwhelming for people with sensory processing differences. For one Mosaic Home Provider, communication and planning are key to helping the person he supports enjoy daily activities.

Read the full story and his advice for professional and family caregivers here.

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Managing Sensory Overload: Mosaic Provider Shares Advice, What’s Worked for Him Learn how communication and planning help a Home Provider create a comfortable environment for an individual with sensory processing differences.

An afternoon well spent - we created Marimo Moss Balls with lot's of friends at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. We love our community partners.