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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 only.

The first section includes...

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 only.

The first section includes...

MDE-LIO has an opening for an Education Consultant for Visually Impaired to work in Lansing. This person will consult with and provide technical assistance to school districts, administrators, teachers, parents, paraprofessionals, and other service providers to help them...

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 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,...

Sometimes you find a great idea or resource you’re eager to share with others in your field. Or maybe you have a question or challenge you’d like advice on.

For school personnel supporting students who are Blind/Visually Impaired (BVI), regional swap meets provide...

Families, educators, and other school personnel are invited to attend MDE-LIO’s LIVE With LIO webinars, which are held every other Tuesday at noon during the school year.

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