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 low vision (BLV) 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 BLV 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
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Greenville, MI

Imagine that your family has been stranded in the woods of Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T). Using a few salvaged supplies, you must think creatively and draw on the strength of every member of your crew as you survive and thrive in the great outdoors. Join...

April 12, 2025 to April 13, 2025
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Webinar

Are you a classroom teacher of students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH)? Feeling isolated in your district? Looking to network with other classroom teachers of students who are DHH from around the state to share ideas, challenges, and...

April 14, 2025
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Webinar

It takes a village. Meeting the unique needs of individual students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) might require the additional support of state agencies. In this webinar, participants will learn about some of the supports available to school...

April 15, 2025

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January 2025 MDE-LIO Newsletter

Please enjoy reading the January 2025 issue of the MDE-LIO newsletter. This newsletter is a collaborative effort of our staff to provide valuable information regarding services, materials, and professional development opportunities for all. Click... read more

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Read the 2024 MDE-LIO Annual Report

In Fiscal Year 2024, MDE-LIO continued offering events for students, their families, and school personnel. We also continued implementing Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) legislation in Michigan and collaborated to create a... read more

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Listening and Spoken Language Ideas for Playtime

Playtime is perfect for conversations and language development for all children, especially for children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). If a family’s goal is for their child to develop spoken language, using listening and spoken language (... read more

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