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New teachers and others in the Deaf/Hard of Hearing field may now request support from MDE-LIO.
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Order a Reading Kit
Reading kits are available for families of children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
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Technology Tools
Get our updated Assistive Technology Guidelines for teachers of students who are Blind or Visually Impaired.
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’s BVI staff members to discuss your successes from this past year and any needs you have in the upcoming year. Access the Webinar This live webinar will be held via Zoom. Participants do not need to have a Zoom account to participate in...
Greenville, MI
Former campers who are BVI, along with their immediate family members, are invited to attend this summer picnic! Spend the day engaging in camp life while reminiscing with old friends and meeting new ones. Highlights: Explore Camp T and learn about...
Join MDE-LIO staff for a look at the year in review as well as updates for next year. This webinar will also offer an open discussion on supporting students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH). Access the Webinar This webinar will be held via Zoom...
LATEST NEWS
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Summer Programs Around Michigan
The sun is shining, and flowers are blooming! Summer is a great time for families and students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) or...
Request Discontinued APH Products
We’re making room on our shelves for new American Printing House for the Blind (APH) products! Through May 20, MDE-LIO will take email requests for discontinued items. The listed products are incomplete or are no longer in stock at APH. These prod... read more
New Document Answers VI Rule Questions
In June 2021, Rule 340.1708 of the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education [PDF] was updated in response to a memorandum issue... read more
Create a Cortical Visual Impairment Story Box
From Amy Shepherd, MDE-LIO Parent Liaison, MEd, Perkins-Roman Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) Range Endorsee and National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC) Accessible Media Producer
This article is also available in a... read more
FEATURED VIDEO
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Through a partnership with Seedlings Braille Books for Children, MDE-LIO now offers free Hooray for Braille kits for young children who are Blind/Visually Impaired (BVI).