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Annual Census Is Now Open

Categories: BVI
JAN032024
The APH Logo

Make sure your students are counted! On January 1, MDE-LIO began conducting the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) Federal Quota Program census.

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Parent Tips for Supporting Children Who Are Blind/Visually Impaired

Categories: BVI
JAN102024
A mother, father, and child smile while reading together at home.

From Amy Shepherd, MDE-LIO Parent Liaison

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Creating a Deaf or Hard of Hearing Emergency Safety Plan

Categories: DHH
JAN102024
A fire alarm and evacuation plans on a table.

Creating a plan before an emergency occurs is one way to help your student or family know what to do if an emergency arises.

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General Education Tips for Supporting Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Categories: DHH
JAN102024
A teacher smiles while working with a group of children in a classroom.

Each student who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) has unique needs, accommodations, and methods of communicating (both receptively and expressively).

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January 2024 MDE-LIO Newsletter

Categories: BVI, DHH
JAN172024
A large computer monitor on a desk, showing the MDE-LIO website. The desk features a plant, headphones, keyboard, and mug.

Please enjoy reading the January 2024 issue of the MDE-LIO newsletter.

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Coming Soon: Sassafras Science and Nature Center

Categories: Camp T
FEB062024
The Sassafras Science and Nature Center in a clearing in the woods. The rectangular building is painted sage green on the bottom and dark brown at the top.

Lights, heat, action! Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) is making final preparations for opening the new Sassafras Science and Nature Center this spring.

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February 2024 Camp T Newsletter

Categories: Camp T
FEB152024
Snow in the woods at camp on a sunny winter day.

Please enjoy reading the February 2024 issue of the Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) newsletter, including recent camp visitors, facility updates, upcoming events, and more.

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Join the Camp Tuhsmeheta Alumni List

Categories: Camp T
MAR202024
Two people paddle in a canoe on Lake Flannigan on a sunny summer day while another pair navigates the lake in a paddle boat.

Calling all Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) alumni: Are you a former Camp T volunteer, staff member, or camper? If you are 18 or older, we invite you to join our Camp T email list!

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New Instructional Planning Document Available

Categories: BVI
APR252024

A new document is available to assist in instructional planning for students who are Blind/Visually Impaired (BVI)!

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Tips for Returning Borrowed Items to MDE-LIO

Categories: BVI
MAY162024
Beige shipping boxes are suspended in midair against a gray background.

Have a book or device to return to MDE-LIO? Teachers may now set up a time to return borrowed materials between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

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The Michigan Department of Education Resource for Blind/Low Vision and Deaf/Hard of Hearing (MDE RBLVDHH) is partially funded under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) through the Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education.

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