Family Braille Class
WebinarThis five-week online class, offered to families of students who are Blind/Visually Impaired, will teach basic concepts about braille, the expanded core curriculum, and...
02/27/2020
Attend a LIVE With LIO Webinar in Spring 2020
Families, educators, and other school personnel are invited to attend MDE-LIO’s LIVE With LIO webinars, which are held every other Tuesday during the school year.
01/23/2020
Paralympic Medalist Teaches Goalball Techniques to Students
When John Kusku played goalball competitively for the first time, he got a bloody nose.
01/14/2020
LIVE With LIO: Parent and Family Summer Opportunities
WebinarParents and family members are invited to attend this LIVE With LIO webinar, in which MDE-LIO staff will share information about upcoming summer programs as well as...
03/10/2020
Family Nature Club: Forest Frenzy
Greenville, MI
Join the Family Nature Club for the spring equinox at Camp Tuhsmeheta! This weekend event will offer recreational activities such as the climbing tower, ropes course,...
03/21/2020
Our Family Support section connects you to resources that directly serve students and their families.
MDE-LIO Resources
MDE-LIO’s resource library includes books and materials for parents that are available for loan.
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.
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 guidance on how to make your home computer more accessible.
Neurological Visual Impairment (NVI)
Learn about blindness and visual impairments that are caused by NVI.
Blind/Visually Impaired Outreach Support
MDE-LIO provides guidance and support to families and school districts regarding a variety of topics.
Learn about products and resources that can help you navigate your child’s early years.
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 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 features a database of articles written by parents of young children who are BVI or have multiple disabilities.
Paths to Literacy offers a blog and resources that can be browsed by topic.
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.