2023 Kansas School for the Blind

KS State School
for the Blind

Hosted At:

Challenge Clue

TOYS

We were BACK at The Kansas State School for the Blind!
See what happened this year:

tool tech group photo of 9 people inside of a tent outside of makerspace

two students standing at a table with a tool tech outside

three kssb students being interviewed by the news with a giant camera

two team members spray painting in their red team shirts outside next to the wagner spray tent

three team members in navy team shirts standing at westlake ace hardware with tool tech adam

tool tech stan and his son working on the first place trophy

tool tech tyler using the brodbeck grinder outside in a white tent

tool tech adam wearing brown apron with his arms out to his side and his head back with his hair blowing in the wind

film crew sander standing next to a kssb mentor holding his camera

kssb's jon and maritas standing between tom and amy gray in front of the blind spot kc step and repeat banner

tool tech lydia getting mic'd up by the news station

group photo of all teams, tool techs and volunteers

team of four sitting at their team table in their green team shirts

tool techs lizzy and jimmy standing at the scroll saw with lizzy helping jimmy feel the machine

mark one team captain nick shopping in westlake ace hardware with his team all in red team shirts pushing a shopping cart

tool tech tyler sitting at a table gluing something

team captain kellye sitting at the team table with her team in purple team shirt

three vip guests at the vip dinner sitting at a table with blind folds on

blind spot kc's nicole and chris carr standing next to tom and amy gray in front of the blind spot kc step and repeat banner

jon and tom at the vip dinner table both blind folded

team of five in purple team shirts standing side by side in front of the all sponsor step and repeat banner

all teams and team captains standing outside the westlake ace hardware store

all team captains standing together in front of the all sponsor step and repeat banner

film crew and tom in a group photo with the westlake ace hardware staff inside their building

Showcasing there are no limitations on innovation at this special event!

Make48 is a 48-hour competition where teams are presented with a challenge and tasked to build a physical prototype, create a sales sheet, produce a 1-minute marketing video and pitch their big idea to a panel of judges.

This June, Make48 hosted the competition at The Kansas State School for the Blind in Kansas City, KS. With access to expert tool technicians and high-tech equipment, competing teams will have the power to build almost anything.

For this challenge, collaboration is the key to success. Many people have big ideas but few possess the resources to develop a prototype that turns them into reality. To build anything, different skills, materials and equipment must work together to create a final product. Make48 allows this process to be achieved with a fun, fast-paced, and educational event. First place team wins $2000 and advances to the nationals in November 2023.

KSSB is a catalyst and leader in the development of exemplary programs and practices in vision services in Kansas. They build local capacity throughout the state via strategic partnerships to ensure learners with visual impairments are able to assume responsible roles in society and lead fulfilling lives.

The Kansas State School for the Blind offers many programs including online courses, extended day and school year services, early education and transition to life beyond the K-12 school system.

Event Date: June 9-11, 2023

Team Application

We’re seeking company team captains to compete at this event. Team members will consist of three KS State School for the Blind recruits and one team captain from a sponsoring company. The spirit of innovation is within us all - let’s see what you’re capable of creating!

First place team wins $2000 and advances to the nationals in November 2023. Applications are now closed!

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Make48 is made possible with generous support from our sponsors. Celebrate the maker-mindset and engage with your community in an impactful way by sponsoring this event. A variety of investment levels are available.

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Tool-Tech Application

Tool-Techs are essential for competing teams to achieve success. Offer your expertise and professional skill by volunteering your time as a Tool-Tech.

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Volunteer Application

The energy of these dynamic events is contagious and to execute them flawlessly we need your help! Volunteer to support the event in a number of ways from helping with setup to registering teams as they arrive.

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