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Request free assessment resources and other educational materials by March 27.
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Request discontinued products, equipment, and books through our library management system.
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Check out our Michigan Communication Plan tool in English, Spanish, Arabic, and ASL.
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 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
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Greenville, MI
For this event, Camp Tuhsmeheta's staff has decided that campers and their families are ready for a bigger challenge: The gates have been locked, and puzzles and clues have been scattered around camp. Families will use skills such as puzzle-solving...
The expanded core curriculum (ECC) is a critical component of educating students who are blind/low vision. Join us to gather practical strategies, resources, and activity ideas to incorporate the ECC into your lessons for young learners. Don’t miss...
Greenville, MI
Join us for this overnight event for women who are raising children who are blind or low vision (BLV) and/or deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). Surrounded by the beauty of the woods at Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T), moms will appreciate a time to slow down...
LATEST NEWS
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Discontinued Items Now Available in the LMS
We are excited to announce that discontinued items are now available for Michigan families or school personnel to request through our library management system (LMS). Discontinued items are products, equipment, and books that we have removed from...
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Early Intervention Principles for Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Family-centered early intervention uses research and evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for young children by focusing on supporting their families. These practices give families support that is tailored to their needs and meets them whe... read more
The Importance of Early Vision Screening
Early vision screening plays a critical role in a child’s overall development, often influencing far more than just eyesight. In the earliest years of life, children learn about their world largely through incidental learning, which is the natural... read more
Camp Tuhsmeheta Brings Summer Learning to Life
Summer programs offer more than just a way to fill long, sunny days; they provide opportunities for children to grow and explore. Recreational activities build physical strength, coordination, confidence, and teamwork, while also supporting emotio... read more
FEATURED VIDEO
See all videosMichigan Communication Plan for Students Who Are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (ASL)
American Sign Language (ASL) version of the Michigan Communication Plan for Students Who Are Deaf/Hard of Hearing. This document is a tool that can be used to facilitate meaningful discussion around the unique language and communication needs of a student who is DHH. The document is also available in English, Spanish, and Arabic on the Service Delivery Tools page.