First Michigan Regional Cane Quest Event Held at Camp T
On May 14, Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) hosted the first annual Michigan Regional Cane Quest competition. Cane Quest is a challenging orientation and mobility (O&M) contest for students, created and organized by Braille Institute...
May 2022 MDE-LIO Newsletter
Please enjoy reading the May 2022 issue of the MDE-LIO newsletter. The MDE-LIO newsletter is a collaborative effort of our staff to provide valuable information regarding services, materials, and professional development opportunities for all. Click the link below to...
Create a Cortical Visual Impairment Story Box
From Amy Shepherd, MDE-LIO Parent Liaison
I remember the first story box I made almost 20 years ago. It was for my preschool-age son who was legally Blind, and it was a book about his favorite toys. I still have the photos we took of his red silky, Elmo...
MDE-LIO Welcomes Two New Staff Members
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MDE-LIO is Switching to Digital Tactile Graphics
From Robert Beaton, MDE-LIO Instructional Materials Center Coordinator
MDE-LIO’s Instructional Materials Center has officially started transitioning to a new way of creating tactile graphics: We’re going digital! This method will replace “collage” tactile...
Read, Watch, Play: Connect with Your Student This Summer
Whether you plan to stay home or go on vacation this summer, there are many ways to connect with your child or teen who is Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH). Reading, playing games, and talking...
Scholarship Ideas for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Spring is a time when many high school students are looking forward to starting college in the fall. Below are some resources for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) who may...
Sign Up for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Email Lists
Want more information to stay current with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) field? Our consultants have gathered a handful of websites that offer free email lists....