Our Story
The Educational Center for the Visually Impaired was established in September 2014 by Evelyn Brandt-Thomas in honor of her husband, Gordon Thomas. Her desire was to improve the quality of life for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Our mission is to provide high quality education, training and development opportunities for these individuals through innovative services and programs. Our vision is to support people who have a desire to learn from talented and compassionate individuals in our community in order to reach their full potential. There is no charge for our classes and students can learn to use computers, iDevices or how to adapt to the loss of their eyesight in our Daily Living Skills course. We have an art appreciation class and our book club meets every other Friday to discuss a book selection.
Our mission is to provide high quality education, training and development opportunities for these individuals through innovative services and programs. Our vision is to support people who have a desire to learn from talented and compassionate individuals in our community in order to reach their full potential. There is no charge for our classes and students can learn to use computers, iDevices or how to adapt to the loss of their eyesight in our Daily Living Skills course. We have an art appreciation class and our book club meets every other Friday to discuss a book selection.
Testimonials
"I have taken most of the classes offered by the ECVI. It has opened up a social and fun world to me in Springfield. I now enjoy volunteering at the Springfield Art Association, attending the ECVI Friendship Fridays, and making connections in Springfield. Thank you to Peggy, Dan, and Mary Beth who have made the biggest impact to me. "
-Grant, age 33
-Grant, age 33
Meet Our Team
PEGGY DYSON
Executive Director
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DAN THOMPSON
Instructor and Tech Support |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Board of Directors
Front Row (L to R) Valerie Ausmus, Emily Cour, Evelyn Brandt-Thomas, Peggy Dyson, Dave Munroe,
Back Row (L to R) Mary Beth Burke, Jack Schoonover, Phil Brooks, Dan Yuhas, Rosemary Buffington, Sara Wells.
Not Shown: Dakota Greer, John Hill, Frank Houston, Linda Reid, Debra Stonikas, Karen Torricelli
Front Row (L to R) Valerie Ausmus, Emily Cour, Evelyn Brandt-Thomas, Peggy Dyson, Dave Munroe,
Back Row (L to R) Mary Beth Burke, Jack Schoonover, Phil Brooks, Dan Yuhas, Rosemary Buffington, Sara Wells.
Not Shown: Dakota Greer, John Hill, Frank Houston, Linda Reid, Debra Stonikas, Karen Torricelli
