Take the Challenge
Test your skills and enjoy fun activities at the 2025 Michigan Regional Braille Challenge.
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Attend a Webinar Series
Mark your calendar: MDE-LIO will offer several drop-in webinars this school year.
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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Join MDE-LIO Education Consultant Amanda English for a one-hour session to discuss independent living skills (ILS). In each session, participants will gain ideas they can incorporate into lessons to help students who are blind or low vision (BLV)...
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...
Join us for a session of valuable perspectives in which Michigan professionals share their real-world experiences and practical tips on using the Perkins Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) Protocol. Audience This webinar series is for anyone who works...
LATEST NEWS
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Changes Coming to MDE-LIO
MDE-LIO is currently in the process of separating our operations into two divisions. The purpose of this is to help the field clearly identify who we are and who we serve.
Part of this reorganization will entail rebranding with two separate...
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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
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
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
FEATURED VIDEO
See all videosVisual Communication and Sign Language (VCSL) Checklist Introduction
Learn about the VCSL checklist for children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Resources shared in the video:
NASLECE VCSL Assessors/Evaluators
Contact Camille Jeter: [email protected]
Contact Rebecca Lozar: [email protected]
Contact MDE-LIO: [email protected]