LIVE With LIO: Braille Tips and Strategies for Young Readers
WebinarJoin MDE-LIO Education Consultant Johanna Brutvan and Parent Liaison Amy Shepherd as they discuss braille strategies for young readers.
11/09/2021
Seed Sensations Activity for Families
Fall is the perfect time to take a hike with your family. Below is a fun outdoor activity to do while on a walk, as well as a list of corn mazes around Michigan.
10/25/2021
Family Nature Club: Wild Wonders
Greenville, MI
Celebrate and explore the wild wonders of Camp Tuhsmeheta! Families will learn about fall wildlife at camp while participating in hands-on activities.
11/13/2021
Family Nature Club: Winter Getaway
Greenville, MI
Families will have an opportunity to snowshoe, build snowmen, and sled during this fun-filled event. This overnight camp will also allow campers to explore camp and all...
01/22/2022
Career Day: What the Future Looks Like for You!
Lansing, MI
Registration will open in November 2021.
03/18/2022
LIVE With LIO: Early Childhood
WebinarJoin MDE-LIO Education Consultant Johanna Brutvan and Parent Liaison Amy Shepherd as they discuss adapting materials, resources, and assessments for young students who are...
04/12/2022
Our Family Support section connects you to resources that directly serve students and their families.
MDE-LIO Resources
Blind/Visual Impairment COVID-19 Resources
This page offers a wide range of resources from MDE-LIO's LIVE With LIO webinars, information from other organizations, and ways to support your child during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resource Library
MDE-LIO’s resource library includes books and materials for parents that are available for loan.
ABCs for VIPs
Borrow braille books for children in pre-K to third grade.
Braille Version of the Procedural Safeguards Notice [zip file]
Download a file to print the Procedural Safeguards Notice in braille. Visit the Michigan Department of Education's website for other printable versions of the Procedural Safeguards Notice.
Independent Living Skills Lessons
Learn what you can do at home to help your child become independent.
Compensatory Skills
Find resources for helping your child develop skills necessary for accessing the curriculum, including braille.
Assistive Technology Skills and Resources
This section provides helpful apps for students who are BVI and tips on how to make your home computer more accessible.
Neurological Visual Impairment (NVI)
Learn about blindness and visual impairments that are caused by NVI. This page also includes links to helpful resources, such as CVI Now, a resource from Perkins School for the Blind that offers current, vetted, and accurate information about cortical visual impairment (CVI).
Blind/Visually Impaired Outreach Support
MDE-LIO provides support to families and school districts regarding a variety of topics.
Early Childhood
Learn about products and resources that can help you navigate your child’s early years.
Scholarships
Your child may be eligible for scholarships to help pay for programs and events.
Additional Resources
Michigan Alliance for Families
Michigan Alliance for Families offers workshops, webinars, and disability-specific information for families.
Special Education Mediation Services (SEMS)
SEMS provides facilitation and mediation services to help families and school districts resolve disagreements.
Early On Michigan
Early On offers early intervention services for families with children ages birth to three.
Michigan Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (MPVI)
MPVI provides support, information, advocacy, and events for families of children who are BVI.
WonderBaby
WonderBaby features a database of articles written by parents of young children who are BVI or have multiple disabilities.
Paths to Literacy
Paths to Literacy offers a blog and resources that can be browsed by topic.
Family Connect
Family Connect offers resources and message boards for families of children who are BVI as well as a calendar of events that can be browsed by location.