Update on Borrowed Items
MDE-LIO is temporarily unable to accept returned books, equipment, or non-consumable products.
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Blind/Visual Impairment Virtual Resources
Find resources on topics such as at-home learning, professional development, assistive technology, and independent living skills.
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Deaf/Hard of Hearing Virtual Resources
Find resources on topics such as educational interpreting, American Sign Language, at-home learning, and more.
LEARN MOREMichigan Department of Education – Low Incidence Outreach (MDE-LIO)
MDE-LIO provides consultation, guidance, 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. Bring your questions and share your successes with MDE-LIO, colleagues, and peers from around the state! Resources for...
Join MDE-LIO staff for an open question-and-answer session on topics specific to supporting students who are Blind/Visually Impaired. Access the Webinar This webinar will be held via Zoom. Participants do not need to register or have a Zoom account...
Join Camp T for a virtual family campfire with other families of children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing! Join us as we play games, participate in a scavenger hunt, and share laughter. This is a family event, so the entire family is encouraged to...
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May Instructional Materials Center Update
Distance learning has become a necessity due to COVID-19, and MDE-LIO is pleased to assist with American Printing House for the Blind (APH) books and products. Donning face masks and rubber gloves, our Instructional Materials Center (IMC) staff ha...
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Vocabulary Tips and Activities for Summer
Supporting a child’s vocabulary development can have a positive impact on overall school success. Read our vocabulary-building tips and activities for children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing below.
Incorporate these tips into daily routines w... read more
Outdoor Activities for Families
From Camp T Director Jill Teegardin
Feeling the warmth of the sun on your face, listening to the sound of a babbling brook, and touching the softness of a moss-covered log are all experiences you can encounter while taking a hike i... read more
Virtual Campfire Offers At-Home Family Fun
As MDE-LIO Parent Liaison Amy Shepherd led a camp cheer on May 9, several children giggled as everyone fell out of sync toward the end.
“A-W-E-S-O-M-E, awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome are we,” the group shouted.
The cheer... read more