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In fall 2021, Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) welcomed back campers for in-person experiences. Over the past year, new staff members have joined Camp T, alumni gathered to catch up and reminisce about their days at camp, and the first annual Michigan Regional Cane Quest event...

Please enjoy reading the September 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...

From MDE-LIO Education Consultant Beth Rice

Teacher consultants (TCs) for Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) are always on the move! Some TCs serve many students county-wide, visit multiple districts a day, and can spend hours in their cars each week.

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From MDE-LIO Education Consultant Amanda English

Have you ever been in this boat? You find out you have a functional vision, learning media, or orientation and mobility assessment that needs to be completed for a student who is Blind/Visually Impaired (...

From Amy Shepherd, MDE-LIO Parent Liaison, MEd, Perkins-Roman Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) Range Endorsee

We’ve all heard it said that participation in sports teaches more than just competition—it builds character and imparts life lessons. It’s true....

From MDE-LIO Education Consultant John Kirsh

If you’ve heard the word “transition” used when a student is planning to move from high school to adult life, you may be wondering what it means and what’s involved.

Transition programs empower students...

Over the past couple years, teachers around Michigan have attended virtual and in-person trainings from the Michigan Department of Education – Low Incidence Outreach (MDE-LIO) to learn about independent living skills (ILS).

Many of the teachers have found creative...

Please enjoy reading the July 2022 issue of the Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) newsletter, including staff and facility updates, activities for families, and more.

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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...