[NFBMI-Talk] The MIABS Mosaic Vol. 5.2- May 10TH, 2026

[Jeffery Crouch]

The MIABS Mosaic Vol. 5.2
May 10TH, 2026

Special Note
  On behalf of the Michigan Association of Blind Students, we would like to wish all the mothers a happy mother's day!

Membership Matters
By Vice President KaShonia Graham

  Membership is more than just signing up for an organization. It is about connection, growth, leadership, and community. That is what makes the Michigan Association of Blind Students so special.
This month, I want to give a very special welcome to our two newest members, Cadence and Sierra! We are excited to have you join a division filled with passionate, supportive, and determined people who believe in advocacy, friendship, and building each other up.

  MIABS is a place where students can grow, use their voices, build leadership skills, travel, participate in fundraisers, and connect with others who understand their experiences. Through the National Federation of the Blind, we learn that blindness does not define us or limit our future.
  Our organization is moving, growing, and continuing to build momentum. Look out because we have some exciting things ahead, and we are excited to have new members joining us on the journey. Every new member brings fresh ideas, energy, and perspective to our division.
Welcome to the MIABS family, Cadence and Sierra. We are glad you are here!!

Announcements
The MIABS Dipp'd Candy Fundraiser

  Currently, the Dipp'd Candy fundraising site is down. The company is working hard with the web hosting company to get things back up and running as fast as they can. We will update you all once our fundraiser page is back live. Thank you for your patients.

Double Good Fundraiser
  While you are all waiting to purchase some amazing caramel apples, please consider supporting our Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser. You can't go wrong with any flavor, they are all amazing. Check our page out by visiting
this page<https://popup.doublegood.com/s/yu9k430d>

The MIABS Accessible Flee Market

  We are excited to announce the MIABS Accessible Flee Market will be coming soon. This is our fundraising initiative for the month of May to raise awareness about global accessibility Awareness Day.
  Our division members will be offering their talents and skills to members of the federation and outside of the federation. You will be able to purchase the product or service and the money that you pay will go directly back to the division to support programming, in person and virtual events. Please keep an eye out so that way you can take advantage of these amazing products and services that our division members will be offering.

Calendar of Events

  If you would like to join any of our committee meetings or events, please use the student zoom link below.
Link to join the student zoom room<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5368095926?pwd=04Tsi6F1xvcxP0iVL3hy0otQeVFQVn.1>

May 10TH, 2:00PM- Fundraising and Incentive Program Committee

May 18TH, 6:30PM- Advocacy and advocacy tool kit Committee

May 19TH, 6:00PM- Communications, Unseen Media and TechTalk Committee

May 23RD, 10:00AM- State Affiliate Business Meeting

May 25TH, 6:30PM- Events Committee

May 26TH, 7:00PM- TechTalk Live

May 30TH, 1:00PM- Members Meeting

May 30TH, 6:30PM- UnseenMedia Live

May 31St, 6:00PM- Project Prepare Committee

June 6TH, 3:30PM- MIABS Business Meeting on affiliate zoom line

Connect With Us

Youtube<http://youtube.com/@miabs_social>
Kick<http://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<http://miabssocial.wordpress.com/>>

In Conclusion

  Thank you for reading this weeks Mosaic. We appreciate that you all are finding this to be a great resource for keeping up with what is going on with MIABS. Please keep a watch for Secretary Steven Crouch with all things communications next Sunday. Enjoy your week and remember to take care of yourselves.
Let's go and build the federation!