Description
Please note: Registration has not yet opened for this event. It will open in May 2026.
Former campers over the age of 18 who are blind or low vision (BLV), along with previous Camp T staff from BLV events, are invited to come back to the woods of Camp T for this one-day family event! Participants will have the opportunity to tour the camp, including the new Sassafras Nature Center and Oak Recreation Center. They will also enjoy hikes in the woods, and traditional camp activities such as archery, wall climbing, swimming, canoeing, and fishing (with a valid Michigan fishing license). Don’t miss this opportunity to revisit memories and see old friends while making new ones!
Registration by August 12 is required, so we can plan meals and activities appropriately.
Audience
This event is for former campers over the age of 18 who are blind/low vision (BLV) and former staff/volunteers of Camp T’s BLV events, along with their families.
Accessibility Accommodations
To meet the safety and health needs of all camp participants, we require notification of any accessibility accommodation needs at least three weeks prior to the event. Due to the nature of activities provided at Camp T, additional staffing may be required to adjust activities for individual students. If notification is not provided in advance, this may result in alternative options for participation.
Description
Campers will have an opportunity to explore their creative talents among friends at this camp designed for students who are blind or low vision. Whether they enjoy playing an instrument, singing, acting, creative writing, hands-on design, or all of the above, this camp is where they can practice and showcase their creativity in an accessible format. Campers will work together as a cast and crew to perform a fun show for families at the end of the camp. Prior experience is not necessary.
Families are invited to join us for lunch, followed by a final performance by the campers.
Audience
This event is for students in Michigan, ages 10-17, who are blind/low vision.
Accessibility Accommodations
To meet the safety and health needs of all camp participants, we require notification of any accessibility accommodation needs at least three weeks prior to the event. Due to the nature of activities provided at Camp T, additional staffing may be required to adjust activities for individual students. If notification is not provided in advance, this may result in alternative options for participation.
Description
Join us at Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) for our annual Outdoor Adventure Camp! Campers will experience many adventures at this four-night camp. Participants will have an opportunity to hike, practice archery, play sports, scale the climbing tower, swim, fish, create art, and enjoy campfires. Campers will also have the option to set up and stay in their own individual tents for a night. Don’t miss out on making camp memories with friends!
Audience
This event is for students in Michigan, ages 10–17, who are blind/low vision.
Accessibility Accommodations
To meet the safety and health needs of all camp participants, we require notification of any accessibility accommodation needs at least three weeks prior to the event. Due to the nature of activities provided at Camp T, additional staffing may be required to adjust activities for individual students. If notification is not provided in advance, this may result in alternative options for participation.
Description
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 practice, and collaborative discussions, participants will learn to:
- conduct thorough assessments of student technology needs
- partner effectively with families, educators, and service providers
- identify and recommend the right tools to foster independence
- integrate practical strategies and resources into everyday instruction
Participants will also gain skills, resources, and strategies to promote students' academic and functional success, both in and beyond the classroom.
Audience
This workshop is for adult family members and school personnel working with students in Michigan who are blind or low vision (BLV). College students studying BLV-related professions are also invited to attend.
Credits
This event will offer up to 15.0 SCECHs and ACVREP credits.
Schedule
This workshop will be held online and in person:
Day 1 (Online):
February 13, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Days 2 and 3 (In Person):
March 6, 2026 and May 13, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Michigan Library and Historical Center
Lake Michigan Room
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
Accessibility Accommodations
It is important for participants to request accessibility accommodations at least three weeks prior to the event. Outside agencies MDE-LIO contracts with to provide accommodations cannot guarantee services if requests are made in less than three weeks.