Michigan Department of Education – Low Incidence Outreach (MDE-LIO)
MDE-LIO provides consultation, training, and resources to families and educational teams serving students who are Blind or Visually Impaired (BVI) and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH).
MDE-LIO's vision is to ensure equal access to a quality education for all students who are BVI and/or DHH.
Our services include:
- Workshops and events for families and educators
- Braille, large print, and digital books for students
- American Printing House for the Blind (APH) Federal Quota products and textbooks
- Professional development materials and guides for educators
UPCOMING EVENTS
See all eventsCommunication is a basic human right, whether it’s the use of language, communication tools or systems, or even technology. Identifying resources to help support the needs of children who Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) with additional needs can be...
Join us to learn about ideas, tools, and what is available to assist with literacy needs related to cortical/cerebral visual impairment (CVI). In this webinar series, participants will meet, network, and connect with other school personnel and...
Effective discourse mapping in K-12 interpreting work is the foundation for a student to have access to, and engagement with, their education. When a student receiving a mediated education can follow along with the flow of information, interactions...
LATEST NEWS
See all newsApply by April 12: MDE-LIO Student Advisory Board
The MDE-LIO Student Advisory Board is a unique opportunity for high school students in Michigan who are Blind/Visually Impaired or Deaf/Hard of Hearing and will be entering grades 9-12 in the 2024-2025 school year. The board will offer an opportun...
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Calling all Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) alumni: Are you a former Camp T volunteer, staff member, or camper? If you are 18 or older, we invite you to join our Camp T email list! We will share camp updates, information about relevant events for alumni,... read more
February 2024 Camp T Newsletter
Please enjoy reading the February 2024 issue of the Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) newsletter, including recent camp visitors, facility updates, upcoming events, and more.
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Coming Soon: Sassafras Science and Nature Center
Lights, heat, action! Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) is making final preparations for opening the new Sassafras Science and Nature Center this spring. After it is completed, staff will begin moving in furniture, educational and tactile displays, and oth... read more
FEATURED VIDEO
See all videosMoving Forward with LEAD-K in Michigan
On December 13, 2023, MDE-LIO and committee partners held a one-hour webinar to address Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) PA 256 (HB 5777) [PDF]. MDE-LIO has been given the oversight and funding to carry out the requirements of this legislation in Michigan, which was signed into law on December 22, 2022.