LIVE with LIO: Jump into Summer

Date Posted:
May 23, 2024

This is a recording of a LIVE with LIO webinar held on May 14, 2024. In the webinar, MDE-LIO consultants share summer 2024 opportunities at Camp T and around the state for students who are Blind/Visually Impaired.

Advocating for Accommodations: TA Perspective

Date Posted:
May 8, 2024

In this video, learn how a teaching assistant (TA) can benefit students who are Blind/Visually Impaired.

Advocating for Accommodations: TVI Perspective

Date Posted:
April 30, 2024

In this video, learn how a teacher for the visually impaired (TVI) helped a student advocate for accommodations.

LIVE with LIO: Supporting Communication for Students Who Are DHH-Plus

Date Posted:
April 29, 2024

Communication is a basic human right, whether it’s the use of language, communication tools or systems, or even technology. Identifying resources to help support the needs of children who Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) with additional needs can be challenging. In this recording of a LIVE with LIO webinar held on April 16, learn about resources that are available for school personnel and families to help support the unique needs of students who are DHH-Plus.

Advocating for Accommodations: Student Perspective

Date Posted:
April 23, 2024

In this video, learn how accommodations helped a student who is Blind/Visually Impaired to succeed in school.

Orientation and Mobility 101: What is Mobility?

Date Posted:
April 16, 2024

Orientation and mobility skills are important for white cane users. In this video, learn what "mobility" means in orientation and mobility.

Orientation and Mobility 101: What is Orientation?

Date Posted:
April 9, 2024

Orientation and mobility skills are important for white cane users. In this video, learn what "orientation" means in orientation and mobility.

LIVE with LIO: Supporting Transition Needs in High School and Beyond

Date Posted:
April 4, 2024

Transition to postsecondary education or a career is crucial for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH). In this LIVE with LIO webinar held on March 19, 2024, learn about services and resources offered by Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS), as well as the process for receiving services.

Orientation and Mobility 101: What is the Law?

Date Posted:
April 3, 2024

Orientation and mobility skills are important for white cane users. In this video, learn how orientation and mobility (O&M) is legally defined.

LIVE with LIO: Using the New Severity Rating Scale

Date Posted:
March 25, 2024

This is a recording of a LIVE with LIO webinar held on March 12, 2024. In the webinar, MDE-LIO consultants discuss the newly revamped Vision Services Severity Rating Scale (VSSRS). Learn how to effectively use this tool to determine service delivery for students who are Blind or Visually Impaired.