Description
Please note: Registration has not yet opened for this event. It will open in June 2026.
Former campers over the age of 18 who are blind or low vision (BLV), along with previous Camp T staff from BLV events, are invited to come back to the woods of Camp T for this one-day family event! Participants will have the opportunity to tour the camp, including the new Sassafras Nature Center and Oak Recreation Center. They will also enjoy hikes in the woods, and traditional camp activities such as archery, wall climbing, swimming, canoeing, and fishing (with a valid Michigan fishing license). Don’t miss this opportunity to revisit memories and see old friends while making new ones!
Registration by August 12 is required, so we can plan meals and activities appropriately.
Audience
This event is for former campers over the age of 18 who are blind/low vision (BLV) and former staff/volunteers of Camp T’s BLV events, along with their families.
Accessibility Accommodations
To meet the safety and health needs of all camp participants, we require notification of any accessibility accommodation needs at least three weeks prior to the event. Due to the nature of activities provided at Camp T, additional staffing may be required to adjust activities for individual students. If notification is not provided in advance, this may result in alternative options for participation.
Description
At this event, students will be challenged to demonstrate fundamental orientation and mobility (O&M) skills and travel techniques for navigating their travel environment. Cane Quest® is a challenging O&M contest for students, created and organized by Braille Institute of America. Regional Cane Quest® events are held across the country, and contestants are divided into three grade categories: Scouts, Explorers, and Trailblazers. This regional event is offered in collaboration with Mary Free Bed - Association for the Blind. An adult family member must accompany the student. A sibling room will also be available.
Participants will:
- get direct feedback on their O&M skills
- interact with other students and mentors who are cane users
- gain information about O&M skills and training
Students should be cane users who are receiving or have received O&M instruction. An adult family member must accompany the student. A sibling room will also be available.
Register by April 10, 2026, to receive a Cane Quest® shirt and other swag.
Audience
This event is for students in grades 3-12 who are blind/low vision, have received instruction in using a white cane, and are able to walk independently for an hour at a time. Participants’ families are welcome to attend.
Accessibility Accommodations
It is important for participants to request accessibility accommodations at least three weeks prior to the event. Outside agencies MDE RBLV contracts with to provide accommodations cannot guarantee services if requests are made in less than three weeks.
Description
Campers will have an opportunity to explore their creative talents among friends at this camp designed for students who are blind or low vision. Whether they enjoy playing an instrument, singing, acting, creative writing, hands-on design, or all of the above, this camp is where they can practice and showcase their creativity in an accessible format. Campers will work together as a cast and crew to perform a fun show for families at the end of the camp. Prior experience is not necessary.
Families are invited to join us for lunch, followed by a final performance by the campers.
Audience
This event is for students in Michigan, ages 10-17, who are blind/low vision.
Accessibility Accommodations
To meet the safety and health needs of all camp participants, we require notification of any accessibility accommodation needs at least three weeks prior to the event. Due to the nature of activities provided at Camp T, additional staffing may be required to adjust activities for individual students. If notification is not provided in advance, this may result in alternative options for participation.
Description
Join us at Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) for our annual Outdoor Adventure Camp! Campers will experience many adventures at this four-night camp. Participants will have an opportunity to hike, practice archery, play sports, scale the climbing tower, swim, fish, create art, and enjoy campfires. Campers will also have the option to set up and stay in their own individual tents for a night. Don’t miss out on making camp memories with friends!
Audience
This event is for students in Michigan, ages 10–17, who are blind/low vision.
Accessibility Accommodations
To meet the safety and health needs of all camp participants, we require notification of any accessibility accommodation needs at least three weeks prior to the event. Due to the nature of activities provided at Camp T, additional staffing may be required to adjust activities for individual students. If notification is not provided in advance, this may result in alternative options for participation.
Description
Join MDE RBLV for an in-person workshop to review and practice outdoor orientation and mobility (O&M) assessment for students who are in preschool through postsecondary. Explore O&M assessments, learn techniques for engaging students, and participate in discussion about methods for assessing street crossings, orientation, and additional outdoor travel skills.
Audience
This workshop is for orientation and mobility (O&M) specialists, as well as college students studying O&M.
Payment Note
It is recommended that each person register themselves and forward their confirmation email to the person responsible for payment. Payment can be made separately from completing the registration form and is due by the registration deadline.
Contact [email protected] with any questions regarding registration payments.
Accessibility Accommodations
It is important for participants to request accessibility accommodations at least three weeks prior to the event. Outside agencies we contract with to provide accommodations cannot guarantee services if requests are made in less than three weeks.
Description
Families of students who are blind/low vision and live in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are invited to attend an enriching getaway at Bay Cliff Health Camp. Families will have an opportunity to connect with each other and build relationships while participating in recreational activities such as peaceful guided hikes, goalball sessions with experts, making arts and crafts, and enjoying interactive campfires. Come experience the beauty of nature while creating meaningful bonds in a supportive and inclusive setting.
This camp is hosted by Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T), part of the Michigan Department of Education Resource for Blind/Low Vision (MDE RBLV). We are committed to making this event available to those who would like to attend. If cost is a barrier, please contact us at [email protected].
Audience
This event is for families living in the Upper Peninsula with students who are blind/low vision, in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Accessibility Accommodations
To meet the safety and health needs of all camp participants, we require notification of any accessibility accommodation needs at least three weeks prior to the event. Due to the nature of activities provided by Camp T, additional staffing may be required to adjust activities for individual students. If notification is not provided in advance, this may result in alternative options for participation.
Description
Join us for this overnight event for women who are raising children who are blind or low vision (BLV) and/or deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). Surrounded by the beauty of the woods at Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T), moms will appreciate a time to slow down and connect through conversation, laughter, and shared experiences. Participants will have an opportunity to enjoy a walk in the woods, play games, make s’mores by the campfire, and build community with other women on similar mothering journeys. We hope to see you there.
Audience
This event is for women in Michigan raising children who are BLV and/or DHH.
Accommodations
To meet the safety and health needs of all camp participants, we require notification of any accessibility accommodation needs at least three weeks prior to the event. Due to the nature of activities provided at Camp T, additional staffing may be required to adjust activities for individual students. If notification is not provided in advance, this may result in alternative options for participation.
Description
For this event, Camp Tuhsmeheta's staff has decided that campers and their families are ready for a bigger challenge: The gates have been locked, and puzzles and clues have been scattered around camp. Families will use skills such as puzzle-solving, teamwork, orientation and mobility, reading, and more to escape the camp before the end of the weekend. Come join us as we all participate in this exciting escape-room-style game! Overnight cabin accommodations will be provided for each family if requested. Please note that cabin spaces are limited.
Audience
This event is for school-age students in Michigan who are blind/low vision (BLV) and their families.
Accessibility Accommodations
To meet the safety and health needs of all camp participants, we require notification of any accessibility accommodation needs at least three weeks prior to the event. Due to the nature of activities provided at Camp T, additional staffing may be required to adjust activities for individual students. If notification is not provided in advance, this may result in alternative options for participation.
Description
The expanded core curriculum (ECC) is a critical component of educating students who are blind/low vision. Join us to gather practical strategies, resources, and activity ideas to incorporate the ECC into your lessons for young learners. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to gain ideas to help your students flourish!
Audience
This event is for adult family members and school personnel who work with students who are blind/low vision.
Credits
This event has been approved for 2.75 SCECHs and ACVREP credits.
Online Event Expectations
This live webinar will be held via Zoom. Participants do not need to have a Zoom account to participate in the webinar, although you might be prompted to download a plugin when joining. Please review Zoom Tips and Shortcuts for Participants [PDF] before the event.
Participants are expected to be respectful and courteous to others during this event. MDE RDHH reserves the right to mute, turn off video, and/or remove participants who do not adhere to this expectation.
AI bots (e.g., transcribers/notetakers) and similar unapproved services pose privacy and security risks and violate the State of Michigan Data Classification Standard (1340.00.150.02) and Acceptable Use of Information Technology Standard (1340.00.130.02). Unapproved attendees, including bots, will be removed from MDE-hosted meetings that require registration.
Accessibility Accommodations
It is important for participants to request accessibility accommodations at least three weeks prior to the event. Outside agencies MDE RBLV contracts with to provide accommodations cannot guarantee services if requests are made in less than three weeks.
Description
Are you ready to sharpen your expertise in access technology assessments? Join MDE RBLV for a dynamic three-part workshop designed specifically for teachers of students with blindness or low vision (TVIs).
Through interactive demonstrations, guided practice, and collaborative discussions, participants will learn to:
- conduct thorough assessments of student technology needs
- partner effectively with families, educators, and service providers
- identify and recommend the right tools to foster independence
- integrate practical strategies and resources into everyday instruction
Participants will also gain skills, resources, and strategies to promote students' academic and functional success, both in and beyond the classroom.
Audience
This workshop is for adult family members and school personnel working with students in Michigan who are blind or low vision (BLV). College students studying BLV-related professions are also invited to attend.
Credits
This event will offer up to 15.0 SCECHs and ACVREP credits.
Schedule
This workshop will be held online and in person:
Day 1 (Online):
February 13, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Days 2 and 3 (In Person):
March 6, 2026 and May 13, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Michigan Library and Historical Center
Lake Michigan Room
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
Accessibility Accommodations
It is important for participants to request accessibility accommodations at least three weeks prior to the event. Outside agencies MDE-LIO contracts with to provide accommodations cannot guarantee services if requests are made in less than three weeks.