[MI-ABS] The MIABS Mosaic Vol. 9.2- September 13TH, 2026

[Jeffery Crouch]

The MIABS Mosaic Vol 9.2
September 13, 2026

Message from the Secretary, Steven Crouch
Greetings to all fellow Students and Federationists! Welcome to yet another Installment  of the MIABS Mosaic. This time, it's all about communications. However, I do know one thing, it's Beginning to look like Fall! You Know, the beginnings of that chilly weather, the leaves on the ground that you play in, or for students, the middle of the grind for school and the start of the Football season and the homecoming spirit. So, time to take a breath of that crisp fall air, and sit back, as I tell you what we have going on for MIABS. And believe me, I think this month, it's going to be a blast. If you have any suggestions or have any Questions regarding this mosaic, please feel free to contact Jeff Crouch, President of the Michigan Association of Blind Students at
miabs-president at outlook.com

Communications
Tech Talk
Unfortunately, there was no tech talk live event for August. For this month, there will be no tech talk planning or the live event. Stay tuned for more updates regarding tech talk.

Unseen Media
Previously on Unseen Media Live for August, Steven Crouch reviewed an online audio gaming platform called AGNow for all operating systems. The event had a good turnout, and questions were answered. A planning meeting regarding Communications and Unseen Media will take place on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30 PM in the MIABS Zoom, so please have your suggestions ready. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding Unseen Media, please contact Steven Crouch at
nfbmistudents at gmail.com

Announcements
The MIABS Multi-Media Mind-Melt
MIABS invites you to join us for: The MIABS Multi-Media Mind-Melt on September 20th at 6:00P.M!
Are you a certified couch potato? A music maven? A master of NFB history? It’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Join the Michigan Association of Blind Students for a spectacular, energetic, fun, virtual Jeopardy-style night of trivia. We’re covering everything from “finish those lyrics” and “name that tune” to iconic commercial jingles and NFB history.
Whether you want to play to win, test your luck, or just sit back and enjoy the show, we have a spot for you!
The competitor bracket ($15 entry fee)
Think you have what it takes to clear the board? Compete against the best for some massive prizes:
• First place: State convention registration, a banquet ticket, AND a $50 cash stipend!
• Second place: state convention registration, a banquet ticket, AND a $25 cash stipend!
• Third place: state convention registration AND a banquet ticket!
The door prize spectator ($10 entry fee)
Don’t want to compete but still want a chance to walk away a winner? Grab a spectator door prize ticket! We will be giving away some awesome prizes, including:
• Two state convention registration fees
• Two bags of DELICIOUS Double Good popcorn
• Two $25 cash stipends
Purely for the “fan” of it (FREE)
Just want to cheer on your friends and enjoy the entertainment? Audience members who don’t want a chance at prizes can join the virtual audience absolutely free!
For contestants, you can register up to September 19TH at 9:00P.M for $15. For audience members wanting a chance to get a  doorprize, you can register up to the day of the event for $10.
So, secure your chance today!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-miabs-multi-media-mind-melt

Calendar of Events
To join any of our meetings hosted on the student zoom line, please use
the student zoom room link.<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6326464227?pwd=MV495HQEOlCeI447RZ9LoIyHV0xlWe.1>
For the affiliate board meeting, please use
the affiliate's zoom room link.<https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/9612695221?pwd=zapqO7zpXAEcbWaiw9aJJpTt7oOg61.1>

• Sep. 14TH: 7:00PM- State Affiliate board meeting held on the affiliate zoom line
• Sep. 16TH: 6:30PM- Communications and Unseen Media planning Committees
• Sep. 19TH: 6:00PM- MIABS Multi-Media Mind-Melt
• Sep. 24TH: 6:30PM- Students of Tomorrow Committee
• Sep. 27TH: 3:00PM- Members Meeting
• Sep. 27TH: 7:00PM- Unseen Media Live
• Sep. 30TH: 6:30PM- Project Prepare committee (TBD)

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Inconclusion
Thank you so much for reading or listening to this Mosaic. We do post these mosaics to all social media platforms, so keep your eyes and ears pealed. And speaking of having your eyes and ears pealed, Danielle Agajan is next up with her take on Fundraising and the monthly wrapup. So without further do, go jump in those piles of leaves, have a Gallon of cold chrisp  apple cider, eat that cinnamon sugar doughnut, and as always, let's go build the Federation!



      
The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.

Sincerely,
Jeffery Crouch
President: Michigan Association of Blind Students