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 news2024 Summer Opportunities for Students Who Are BVI
We have compiled a comprehensive list of summer opportunities in Michigan for students who are Blind or Visually Impaired. Some events are free, while others have registration fees. We hope your students are able to participate in one or more of t...
read moreNew Instructional Planning Document Available
A new document is available to assist in instructional planning for students who are Blind/Visually Impaired (BVI)! The Instructional Planning Process document may be used by school teams as they are working on individualized education programs (I... read more
Join 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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FEATURED VIDEO
See all videosConducting a Functional Vision Assessment for Students with Cortical Visual Impairment
Students with cortical visual impairment (CVI) have unique vision needs. In this video, get resources and tips for conducting a functional vision assessment for students with CVI using the CVI Range assessment.