[MI-ABS] The MIABS Mosaic Vol. 2.3- Feb. 15th, 2026

[Jeffery Crouch]

The MIABS Mosaic Vol 2.3
February 15, 2026

Message from the Secretary : Steven Crouch
Greetings all! I would like to welcome you to the third installment of the MIABS Mosaic for February 15, 2026. By now, we're in the middle of the month, and let me tell you, MIABS is off and rolling to a great start, and I cannot wait to tell you all about what MIABS is up to. Of course, this installment is about communications and general announcements, so let's get this show on the road. Oh and by the way, if you have any suggestions, or if you would like to write any feedback, Please contact MIABS President Jeffery Crouch at
miabs-president at outlook.com

Tech Talk Show Update
In case if you haven't heard already, Our First Tech Talk show took place on Friday, February 13, 2026, and wow, was it a good one. Vintage technology was discussed such as Old Note Takers, How Folks Read print using OCR in the past, and how technology was ten years ago as compared to now. Shaun and I would like to thank you for attending this nostalgic Episode. We definitely look forward to doing more tech talk shows! So, please keep your eyes, fingertips and ears Pealed out for what is to come for March. We might discuss computers, screen readers, or mobile devices. Just look for updates in your email inboxes, or your preferred Social Media Platform.

Student Rewind
If you didn't know already, Jeff Crouch and Danielle Agajan will be hosting a show like series called Student Rewind. This is a series devoted to interviewing Alumni of any student Division, and asking the Simple Question : Where are they Now and How are you successful today? This series will be posted to our MIABS YouTube Channel, so please keep your ears wide open for the first interview.

Announcements
MIABS XOXO Auction information
  The MIABS XOXO Have a Heart, Take a Part fundraiser is still going strong. We are off to a great start but our momentum can't stop. Please share to anyone you know. We have amazing items up for bids. If bidding or items are not your thing, you can make a cash donation to us in two different ways. If you have Zelle, search for nfbmiabs and you'll find us. If you use paypal, you can visit
our Paypal page<http://www.paypal.me/nfbmiabs>
To make a donation.
  You can find our auction at
this page.<http://www.32auctions.com/miabsxoxo>
All Auction Money and donations from this fundraiser will go to support our students in attending the Midwest student Regional Seminar, an amazing and life changing weekend long event that's held annually in Chicago in March.

List of Meetings
Please Note that these meetings will take place in our very own MIABS Zoom line. Please Set these dates in your preferred Reminders application.
Feb 15, 7:30 PM : Part 1 of the Midwest Student Seminar Meeting.
Feb 21, 1:30 PM : MIABS Fundraising Committee Meeting with Danielle Agajan.
Feb 22, 1:00 PM : Part 2 of the Midwest Student Seminar Meeting.
Feb 25, 6:30 PM : Project Prepare Committee Meeting.
Feb 28, 1:00 PM : MI-ABS Member's Meeting.

Connect with NABS
The National Association of Blind Students has plenty of methods on staying up to date on the latest national happenings with students.
Website link
On the NABS Website under the stay up to date menu, you will find links to the following.
The NABS Network, where you will find links to the NABS Listserv, as well as verrious social Media Links.
The NABS Now Podcast, a podcast discussing student affairs.
NABS Notes, Keep informed of the latest happenings with NABS.
And The Student Slate, A Blog Devoted to stories, as well as Tips and tricks on being successful as a blind Student.

Connect With MIABS
Youtube<http://www.youtube.com/@miabs_social>
Kick<http://www.kick.com/miabs-social>
Facebook<http://facebook.com/miabssocial>
Instagram<http://instagram.com/miabs_social>
Tiktok<http://tiktok.com/@miabs_social>
X<http://x.com/@miabs_social>
Mastodon<http://mastodon.social/@miabs_social>
Blog<http://miabssocial.wordpress.com>

In Closing
  We want to thank you for reading this weeks' installment of the Mosaic. If you want to watch this Mosaic in a Video Format, please head over to our Youtube page. Please keep an eye on out for what is to come such as More Tech Talk Show Episodes, The Student Rewind Series, Meetings and events
So without further do, Please keep your eyes and ears pealed out for treasurer Danielle Agajan for Fundraiser updates and the monthly wrap-up.

Let's go build the federation!