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

What is Babies Count?

Babies Count is a national registry that tracks young children, ages birth to three, who are blind or low vision (BLV). This registry...

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. These assessments can be formal or informal and are often used in educational settings,...

On October 24, Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) hosted a grand opening of the new Sassafras Science and Nature Center. In attendance were Camp T and Michigan Department of Education – Low Incidence Outreach (MDE-LIO) staff, as well as volunteers, neighbors, and the building’s...

In 2024, Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) hosted several new programs, including a Deaf/Hard of Hearing Summer Camp, Little Explorers playgroups for children ages 0-5, and a Fine Arts Camp for students who are Blind/Low Vision. Camp T’s new nature center also opened in 2024,...

Braille Challenge is a national competition designed to test the braille literacy skills of students in grades 1-12 who are Blind or Low Vision (BLV). For the past decade, MDE-LIO has hosted the Michigan Regional Braille Challenge, giving students an opportunity to...

Please enjoy reading the September 2024 issue of the MDE-LIO newsletter. This 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 view...

Last school year, MDE-LIO created a Student Advisory Board. This group provides an opportunity for high school students entering grades 9-12 who are Blind/Visually Impaired (BVI) or Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) to share their perspectives, experiences, and feedback on...

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”

This is a very common question we ask children, even preschoolers. They often answer that they want to be a teacher, doctor, or firefighter. Sometimes they want to do what their favorite grownup does for a living. Many...