Plan for Communication
A new tool from MDE-LIO helps teams discuss the unique communication needs of students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
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MDE-LIO's website now features open school personnel positions around Michigan.
LEARN MOREMichigan 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
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Join MDE-LIO staff for an open question-and-answer session on topics specific to supporting students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH). Access the Webinar This webinar will be held via Zoom. Participants do not need to have a Zoom account to...
Learn from, and network with, your colleagues in West Michigan who serve students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH)! This half-day event will include a specially-recorded presentation by Tina Childress, an educational audiologist who is widely...
Join MDE-LIO and DeafBlind Central (DB Central) for an online winter transition conference! This one-day conference will include a keynote presentation by Stephanie Cawthon, director of the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes. It will...
LATEST NEWS
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Meet MDE-LIO's Parent Liaisons
Parent and family involvement is a critical component of a child’s educational, emotional, and social development. To better connect with families, MDE-LIO hired a Blind/Visually Impaired (BVI) parent liaison, Amy Shepherd, in 2019. Amanda Schneid...
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November 2020 Newsletter Available
Please enjoy reading this issue of the Michigan Department of Education, Low Incidence Outreach (MDE-LIO) newsletter. The MDE-LIO newsletter is a collaborative effort of our staff to provide valuable information regarding services, materials, and... read more
New Items in Blind/Visually Impaired Resource Library
New books are available in MDE-LIO’s Blind/Visually Impaired Resource Library. Visit the library page for more information on borrowing each item.
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Partnering to Provide Clear Face Coverings for Families
Since August, MDE-LIO and Michigan Hands & Voices have partnered to send clear face masks and shields to families of children across Michigan who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH).
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