News for 2025

American Sign Language (ASL) assessments are used to evaluate a person's proficiency and understanding of ASL, a visual language used by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

We are excited to announce that Michigan will officially join the Babies Count Project!

At the 2024 American Printing House for the Blind (APH) annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, MDE-LIO staff had an opportunity to meet artists who contributed to this year’s APH’s Insights Art co

Playtime is perfect for conversations and language development for all children, especially for children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH).

On October 24, Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) hosted a grand opening of the new Sassafras Science and Nature Center.

In Fiscal Year 2024, MDE-LIO continued offering events for students, their families, and school personnel.

Please enjoy reading the January 2025 issue of the MDE-LIO newsletter.

MDE-LIO is currently in the process of separating our operations into two divisions. The purpose of this is to help the field clearly identify who we are and who we serve.

We have compiled a comprehensive list of summer opportunities in Michigan for students who are blind or low vision (BLV). Some events are free, while others have registration fees.

Playtime is a natural time for building language with your child who is deaf or hard of hearing (DHH).