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Reading kits are available for families of children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
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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Do you know a student who wants more information on navigating the transition from high school to adult life? In this webinar series, students will learn from adults who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) as they talk about their experiences finding...
This two-part series will feature Dr. Lotfi B. Merabet, OD, PhD, MPH, as he discusses the human brain/visual system and neuroplasticity associated with visual impairment (part 1) and assessing visual processing deficits in cerebral/cortical visual...
Join MDE-LIO Consultant Johanna Brutvan and California Education Resource Center Director Adrian Amandi as they discuss tips and tricks for working with school personnel supporting students who are Blind/Visually Impaired (BVI). This live webinar...
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Get the 2022 Camp T Annual Report
In fall 2021, Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) welcomed back campers for in-person experiences. Over the past year, new staff members have joined Camp T, alumni gathered to catch up and reminisce about their days at camp, and the first annual Michigan Reg...
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September 2022 MDE-LIO Newsletter
Please enjoy reading the September 2022 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 al... read more
Organizing Your Teacher Consultant Toolkit
From MDE-LIO Education Consultant Beth Rice
Teacher consultants (TCs) for Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) are always on the move! Some TCs serve many students county-wide, visit multiple districts a day, and can spend hours in their... read more
Preparing Your Toolkit for Conducting Assessments
From MDE-LIO Education Consultant Amanda English
Have you ever been in this boat? You find out you have a functional vision, learning media, or orientation and mobility assessment that needs to be completed for a student who is Bli... read more
FEATURED VIDEO
See all videosConducting a Functional Vision Assessment for Students with Cortical Visual Impairment
Students with cortical visual impairment (CVI) have unique vision needs. In this video, get resources and tips for conducting a functional vision assessment for students with CVI using the CVI Range assessment.