News

From MDE-LIO Education Consultant Amanda English

As professionals in the Blind/Visually Impaired (BVI) field, we know braille, assistive technology, and orientation and mobility are important concepts and skills to teach to students who are BVI. However,...

For several years, school personnel in the Blind/Visually Impaired (BVI) field have hosted regional “swap meets” throughout Michigan. During these meetings, attendees share, or swap, tips and ideas, as well as what they are currently working on.

MDE-LIO’s Deaf or...

Two students from Michigan will be moving on to the Braille Challenge Finals in June. MDE-LIO would like to congratulate:

• Apprentice: Yilin
• Junior Varsity: Elena

We wish you the best of luck at finals on June 23-25 in California!

From Amy Shepherd, MDE-LIO Parent Liaison, MEd 

I know what you’re thinking: Summer is almost here, and the last thing I want do is think about next fall. I get it! However, it’s never too early to start planning for next year. Below are a few steps for...

Please enjoy reading the March 2023 issue of the MDE-LIO newsletter. The MDE-LIO newsletter is a collaborative effort of our staff to provide valuable information regarding services, materials, and professional development opportunities for all. Click the link below to...

A new Determination of Eligibility for Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE) for Infants and Toddlers, Birth to Age Three, Deaf or Hard of Hearing Guidance document is now available.

This document was made possible through a joint effort of the...

Calling all middle school, high school, and college students! As you move through your school years and begin to think about who you are as a person and what you want to do next in your life, consider applying for a scholarship or entering an essay contest. The process...

Reading is an opportunity for children to use their imaginations, nurture their creativity, and learn about the world around them. Exposure to a wide variety of books and characters builds language, supports social and emotional learning, and provides an opportunity to...

If you have recently registered for an MDE-LIO event, you may have noticed we are using a new registration system. Cvent offers more features and allows for more flexibility regarding registration for our events.

We have gathered some important things to know when...