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Communication 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 challenging. In this webinar recording, learn about resources that are available for school personnel and families to help support the unique needs of students who are DHH-Plus.

In this video, learn how accommodations helped a student who is Blind/Visually Impaired to succeed in school.

Orientation and mobility skills are important for white cane users. In this video, learn what "mobility" means in orientation and mobility.

Orientation and mobility skills are important for white cane users. In this video, learn what "orientation" means in orientation and mobility.

Transition to postsecondary education or a career is crucial for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH). In this LIVE with LIO webinar held on March 19, 2024, learn about services and resources offered by Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS), as well as the process for receiving services.

Orientation and mobility skills are important for white cane users. In this video, learn how orientation and mobility (O&M) is legally defined.

This is a recording of a LIVE with LIO webinar held on March 12, 2024. In the webinar, MDE-LIO consultants discuss the newly revamped Vision Services Severity Rating Scale (VSSRS). Learn how to effectively use this tool to determine service delivery for students who are Blind or Visually Impaired.

This is a recording of a LIVE with LIO webinar held on February 20, 2024. In the webinar, MDE-LIO and colleagues in the field share ways to grow your assistive technology (AT) knowledge and effectively support students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

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.

This is a recording of a LIVE with LIO webinar held on November 28, 2023. The webinar shares resources that are available through MDE-LIO and DeafBlind Central (DB Central) to support literacy skills for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing or DeafBlind.