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As MDE-LIO Parent Liaison Amy Shepherd led a camp cheer on May 9, several children giggled as everyone fell out of sync toward the end.

“A-W-E-S-O-M-E, awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome are we,” the group shouted.

The cheer was part of Camp...

The Michigan Department of Education - Low Incidence Outreach (MDE-LIO) currently has limited in-office staff availability due to COVID-19. To take extra precautions regarding their safety, we are currently holding off on accepting returns. If you have books, equipment,...

MDE-LIO works with the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) to send products to educators and students in Michigan. APH is open for business, and customer service is available. Read the ...

MDE-LIO’s 2019-2020 LIVE With LIO webinar series will wrap up in early June. Starting in May, the webinar schedule will switch to every other week. All webinars begin at 12 p.m. ET. 

Each LIVE With LIO webinar covers topics that are specific to supporting students...

Updated: May 13, 2020

We will continue to update this page with resources that can be used by both families and school personnel who are currently at home. Please note that all products, services, and tips mentioned are for informational purposes...

Updated: April 30, 2020

We will continue to update this page with resources that can be used by both families and school personnel who are currently at home. Please note that all products, services, and tips mentioned are for informational...

Please read the following information on how MDE-LIO’s events and services are currently impacted due to COVID-19. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time, and we will continue to provide updates on this page as they become available.

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On February 22, students from across the state gathered in Flint to test their braille skills at the 2020 Michigan Regional Braille Challenge.

The regional competition is one of 51 regional Braille Challenge events that take place across North America each year,...