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Witness the Extraordinary on Roku: Visually Impaired Students Take on Make48!

Kansas City, KS – November 14, 2024 – Make48 is proud to announce the upcoming airing of its’ Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB) episodes on This Old House Makers Channel. This unprecedented competition, held in April 2024, brought together six visually impaired teams from across the country to compete in a 48-hour innovation challenge.


Tune in to This Old House Makers Channel to watch the KSSB Make48 episodes on November 27th at 8pm (CST)!




The Kansas State School for the Blind will air on Wednesday, November 27th at 9pm (est) /8pm (cst). Episodes are also available to stream the following day. Here's how to tune in and watch This Old House Makers Channel:

  • Roku Users: Add the Roku Channel to your Smart TV, search for "Make48", and click to watch! For a live viewing experience, tune in to Channel 458.

  • Samsung TV Plus Users: Find the This Old House Makers Channel on Channel #1214.

  • Amazon Fire TV Device: Roku can be installed on Amazon Fire TV streaming devices. 


For more information visit Roku support https://support.roku.com/article/360007223934


The winning team from KSSB will be competing at the Make48 Nationals this month. Viewers can follow their journey, along with the struggles, laughs, and determination of all the participating teams, as they work to create innovative solutions for a gymnasium-themed challenge.


Participating Teams:

  • TSBVI Makers (Texas)

  • CSB Cheetahs (California)

  • WSSB Lions (Washington)

  • Team MMA (New Mexico)

  • Team Rockets (Indiana)

  • Team MSB Bees (Maryland)


This is the third year KSSB has hosted the Make48 competition, providing a unique opportunity for students to collaborate, problem-solve, and reveal their creativity. The competition was made possible by the generous support of sponsors including The KC Blind All Stars (KCBAS), the DeBruce Foundation, Wet & Forget, The Blind Spot KC, and OrCam.

To learn more about the Kansas State School for the Blind and their amazing initiatives, visit their website at https://kssb.net/.


Don't miss this opportunity to witness an event that celebrates innovation, resilience, and the extraordinary abilities of these incredible students. Streaming 24/7 and on-demand, This Old House’s Makers Channel is the DIY movement led by today’s best woodworkers, designers, engineers, farmers and metalworkers. Tune in to the This Old House Makers Channel and prepare to be inspired! https://therokuchannel.roku.com/this-old-house-makers-channel 


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About KSSB:

The Kansas State School for the Blind is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education for visually impaired students, empowering them to achieve their full potential. For more information, please visit https://kssb.net/.


About This Old House Makers Channel:

This Old House Makers Channel is a premier destination for makers and DIY enthusiasts. Built upon This Old House’s legacy, the channel features today’s master Makers and DIYers, blending fabrication skills with content creation. https://www.roku.com/ 


About Make48:

Make48 is a nationwide invention-competition docuseries that gives teams a challenge at the start of a two-day event. With just 48 hours, teams must create a prototype, promotional video, and sales sheet, and present their idea to a panel of judges. The teams have access to a makerspace and numerous Tool Techs that can make almost anything, patent attorneys, marketing experts, and more. This format allows everyone to have a level playing field and the chance to win, with no prior technical knowledge necessary. https://www.make48.com/


Make48 Media Contact:

Cassandra Muñoz

816-226-8385


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