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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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Webinar

The MacArthur Bates Communicative Development Inventories (MB-CDIs) capture parents’ knowledge of their child’s emerging language skills. Used with children ages 8-37 months, the MB-CDIs can assist school personnel and families in identifying steps...

May 19, 2026
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Greenville, MI

Students from across the state who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) are invited to come together for a fun-filled two-night event. Students will have an opportunity to connect and learn from each other’s unique experiences while participating in...

June 12, 2026 to June 14, 2026
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Greenville, MI

Join us at Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) for our annual Outdoor Adventure Camp! Campers will experience many adventures at this four-night camp. Participants will have an opportunity to hike, practice archery, play sports, scale the climbing tower, swim...

June 24, 2026 to June 28, 2026

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Adventure Awaits: Summer BLV Programs in Michigan

Every summer, families and educators across Michigan look for opportunities to help students who are blind or low vision (BLV) continue growing, exploring, and building confidence. Michigan’s statewide summer programs are designed with exactly tho... read more

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Outdoor Summer Fun at Home

“Nature is a tool to get children to experience not just the wider world, but themselves.” – Stephen Moss

Connecting with nature is important to the health and well-being of people of all ages, but it’s especially important for children to... read more

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Teacher Consultants Team Up for Student Success

Students in rural communities who are blind/low vision (BLV) or deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) are often the only students in their school (or even district) with their disability. This can cause feelings of isolation. At Van Buren County Intermediate... read more

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