[NFBMI-Talk] NOT TO MISS Special Event

[Danielle Agajan]

MIABS Special Event: Exclusive Pre-Convention Zoom with Marco Salsiccia
Tactile Art & Puzzle Innovator Maureen Handwerker!

Dear NFB of Michigan Family,
The Michigan Association of Blind Students (MIABS) is thrilled and deeply
honored to announce a special pre-convention virtual event, and we are
inviting our entire affiliate to join us!

On Sunday, October 25, at 6:30 PM Eastern, MIABS will host a live Zoom
interview featuring two brilliant, creative leaders who are redefining
tactile accessibility:

Maureen Handwerker, the ingenious creator of the tactile puzzles that have
captured imaginations nationwide.

Marco Salsiccia, accessibility champion and the coordinator bringing our
State Convention’s Tactile Art Room to life.

During this interactive conversation, Maureen and Marco will share their
journeys, discuss how they broke into tactile design, offer an inside look
at what attendees can experience in the Tactile Art Room and with the
puzzles at convention, and take your live questions. It is a rare
opportunity to meet these innovators up close and build momentum as we head
into the 2026 NFB of Michigan State Convention (November 5–8 in Grand
Rapids).

We are incredibly grateful to Maureen and Marco for generously carving time
out of their busy schedules to spend an evening with our division and
affiliate. Let’s show them our deepest Federation appreciation with a
packed virtual room!

Event Details:
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM EDT
Platform: Zoom (Link and dial-in details provided below)

Zoom Access Information:

Meeting ID: 632 646 4227
Passcode: 64227

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Bring your curiosity, bring your questions, and let’s get ready for an
unforgettable convention!

Warmly,
Danielle Agajan
Treasurer & Events Chair, Michigan Association of Blind Students (MIABS)
Email: miabs.treasurer at gmail.com
Phone: (269) 454-9095

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,
Danielle Agajan
Treasurer: Michigan Association of Blind Students
Fundraising Chair: Michigan Association of Blind Students