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 low vision (BLV) 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 BLV 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
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Webinar

Writing clear, accurate, and useful reports can be time-intensive and complex. This session will provide practical tools and strategies to help educators streamline the report-writing process while maintaining high standards. Participants will...

January 13, 2026
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Webinar

Join us for a one-hour virtual training session designed to guide early interventionists and school personnel through the procedures for submitting language assessment data of children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH), ages 0-5. Offered by the...

January 14, 2026 to January 22, 2026
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Webinar

Are you ready to sharpen your expertise in access technology assessments? Join MDE RBLV for a dynamic three-part workshop designed specifically for teachers of students with blindness or low vision (TVIs). Through interactive demonstrations, guided...

January 23, 2026

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Read the 2025 Camp T Annual Report

In 2025, Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) hosted several programs, including a Connecting with Confidence event for students who are blind or low vision to learn and practice social skills and etiquette with a formal dinner, a Survive and Thrive Camp for... read more

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September 2025 MDE RBLV and RDHH Newsletters

Please enjoy reading our September 2025 newsletters. These newsletters are a collaborative effort of our staff to provide valuable information regarding services, materials, and professional development opportunities for all. Click the links below... read more

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New Parent Resource Website Launches for LEAD-K Michigan

The Michigan Department of Education Resource for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (MDE RDHH) is excited to share the launch of a new Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) parent resource website, ...

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