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 internet is overflowing with resources, but how do you navigate finding the right ones? Join MDE-LIO and Michigan Hands & Voices as we explore resources to support children who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing. Building your knowledge...

February 20, 2025
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Clinton Township, MI

Braille Challenge offers many options for participation! Students who are Blind/Low Vision (BLV) and read braille are invited to participate online or in person in the 2025 Michigan Regional Braille Challenge. Braille Challenge is an academic...

February 22, 2025
The braille challenge logo overlayed on an image of fingers on a page of Braille.
Webinar

Braille Challenge offers many options for participation! Students who are Blind/Low Vision (BLV) and read braille are invited to participate online or in person in the 2025 Michigan Regional Braille Challenge. Braille Challenge is an academic...

February 22, 2025

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January 2025 MDE-LIO Newsletter

Please enjoy reading the January 2025 issue of the MDE-LIO newsletter. This newsletter is a collaborative effort of our staff to provide valuable information regarding services, materials, and professional development opportunities for all. Click... read more

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Read the 2024 MDE-LIO Annual Report

In Fiscal Year 2024, MDE-LIO continued offering events for students, their families, and school personnel. We also continued implementing Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) legislation in Michigan and collaborated to create a... read more

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Listening and Spoken Language Ideas for Playtime

Playtime is perfect for conversations and language development for all children, especially for children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). If a family’s goal is for their child to develop spoken language, using listening and spoken language (... read more

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