Michigan Department of Education – Low Incidence Outreach (MDE-LIO)
MDE-LIO provides consultation, training, and resources to families and educational teams serving students who are Blind or Visually Impaired (BVI) and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH).
MDE-LIO's vision is to ensure equal access to a quality education for all students who are BVI and/or DHH.
Our services include:
- Workshops and events for families and educators
- Braille, large print, and digital books for students
- American Printing House for the Blind (APH) Federal Quota products and textbooks
- Professional development materials and guides for educators
UPCOMING EVENTS
See all eventsIn this webinar, MDE-LIO consultants will share summer opportunities at Camp T and around the state for students who are Blind/Visually Impaired. This live webinar will be held via Zoom. Participants do not need to have a Zoom account to participate...
What does life after high school look like for our 18+ students with cortical/cerebral visual impairment (CVI)? Learn about resources and tools to help ease students' transition to adult life. In this webinar series, participants will meet, network...
Greenville, MI
This is a free drop-in event; registration is not required. Through winter, spring, summer, and fall, each season at Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) offers a unique and enchanting atmosphere for our campers who are Blind or Visually Impaired (BVI) and/or...
LATEST NEWS
See all newsNew Planning Document Available
A new document is available to assist in instructional planning for students who are Blind/Visually Impaired (BVI)! The Instructional Plann...
read moreJoin the Camp Tuhsmeheta Alumni List
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! We will share camp updates, information about relevant events for alumni,... read more
February 2024 Camp T Newsletter
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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Coming Soon: Sassafras Science and Nature Center
Lights, heat, action! Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) is making final preparations for opening the new Sassafras Science and Nature Center this spring. After it is completed, staff will begin moving in furniture, educational and tactile displays, and oth... read more
FEATURED VIDEO
See all videosMoving Forward with LEAD-K in Michigan
On December 13, 2023, MDE-LIO and committee partners held a one-hour webinar to address Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) PA 256 (HB 5777) [PDF]. MDE-LIO has been given the oversight and funding to carry out the requirements of this legislation in Michigan, which was signed into law on December 22, 2022.