The center is closed for the month of March. Please contact us for setting up a virtual program or to just connect with us. We are here for you!
Programs & Enrichment Experiences
We offer a wide range of FREE small group and personalized enrichment experiences for the visually impaired and blind. Participation is scheduled by appointment, so contact us today. Give us a call at 217-303-9062 or send us an email to sign up for a class . Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for new offerings and fun tips!
Orientation & Mobility
Has the travel bug caught you, do you want to get around town independently or are you ready to map your living environment? Join us for white cane basics, protective awareness, using the Aware app and beacons to get around downtown, increasing your car maneuverability, indoor navigating basics (including stairs), object identification, getting the most of your sighted guide and more!
Making Computers Fun
Ready to get connected or get the most from your computer, while learning at your own speed? Call us to schedule personalized computer sessions with our phenomenal tech guru and author, Dan Thompson.
Beginners: Dan will cover basics like using Microsoft Word and Outlook (email), navigating the internet, downloading music and books, and more. Don't have a laptop yet or deciding which one is best for you? We can provide one for you to use while you learn.
Skilled/Advanced: Are you tech savvy and just need to sharpen your skill using assistive technology with your computer? Dan will personalize learning for you.
Mobile Device Advice
Need a little device advice? Learn to set up and use your iPhone and iPad to travel, shop, connect with friends, play games, find sport scores, send and receive emails, check the weather and so much more.
Full Stream Ahead
Ready to take streaming to the next level? Learn to use a Victor Stream, a hand-held WiFi device, useful for downloading books or music, recording voices for note taking, documenting appointments and so much more.
Health and Daily Living
Do you want to increase your health and general wellness by setting goals and establishing healthy habits? If yes, come in and take charge of your health and daily living routines. Become confident using assistive technology tools to aid with nutrition, exercise, and monitoring blood pressure, blood sugar levels and weight.
Financial Wellbeing
Do you miss reading the newspaper and keeping up on the latest? Do you want to incorporate assistive technology and online banking into your budgeting and financial routine? Join us and learn to use the latest tools to stay independent and streamline your finances.
Introduction to Braille
Put knowledge at your fingertips! Literacy 1, 2, 3 and 4 offered for those who want to learn Braille.
Art Appreciation
All of our art workshops are designed to provide mind-expanding education in the arts. Discover the fundamentals of shapes, textures, smells and substances. All supplies are provided.
Book Club
Once a month, we meet to discuss great books! Join us to get and give different perceptions of the author's message, themes and voice. It's a fun way to learn using the National Library.
Friendship Fridays
Are you ready for a little fun? We are! Every other Friday we gather at the center for fellowship, artsy pursuits, book talks, networking, and more. Friendship Friday is a great way to meet our ECVI family and make new friends.
Personalized Enrichment
Do you have a specific need on your priority list, want to try something new or just need some guidance? We're here for you! Give us a call and we'll design a personalized enrichment experience just for you.
We offer a wide range of FREE small group and personalized enrichment experiences for the visually impaired and blind. Participation is scheduled by appointment, so contact us today. Give us a call at 217-303-9062 or send us an email to sign up for a class . Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for new offerings and fun tips!
Orientation & Mobility
Has the travel bug caught you, do you want to get around town independently or are you ready to map your living environment? Join us for white cane basics, protective awareness, using the Aware app and beacons to get around downtown, increasing your car maneuverability, indoor navigating basics (including stairs), object identification, getting the most of your sighted guide and more!
Making Computers Fun
Ready to get connected or get the most from your computer, while learning at your own speed? Call us to schedule personalized computer sessions with our phenomenal tech guru and author, Dan Thompson.
Beginners: Dan will cover basics like using Microsoft Word and Outlook (email), navigating the internet, downloading music and books, and more. Don't have a laptop yet or deciding which one is best for you? We can provide one for you to use while you learn.
Skilled/Advanced: Are you tech savvy and just need to sharpen your skill using assistive technology with your computer? Dan will personalize learning for you.
Mobile Device Advice
Need a little device advice? Learn to set up and use your iPhone and iPad to travel, shop, connect with friends, play games, find sport scores, send and receive emails, check the weather and so much more.
Full Stream Ahead
Ready to take streaming to the next level? Learn to use a Victor Stream, a hand-held WiFi device, useful for downloading books or music, recording voices for note taking, documenting appointments and so much more.
Health and Daily Living
Do you want to increase your health and general wellness by setting goals and establishing healthy habits? If yes, come in and take charge of your health and daily living routines. Become confident using assistive technology tools to aid with nutrition, exercise, and monitoring blood pressure, blood sugar levels and weight.
Financial Wellbeing
Do you miss reading the newspaper and keeping up on the latest? Do you want to incorporate assistive technology and online banking into your budgeting and financial routine? Join us and learn to use the latest tools to stay independent and streamline your finances.
Introduction to Braille
Put knowledge at your fingertips! Literacy 1, 2, 3 and 4 offered for those who want to learn Braille.
Art Appreciation
All of our art workshops are designed to provide mind-expanding education in the arts. Discover the fundamentals of shapes, textures, smells and substances. All supplies are provided.
Book Club
Once a month, we meet to discuss great books! Join us to get and give different perceptions of the author's message, themes and voice. It's a fun way to learn using the National Library.
Friendship Fridays
Are you ready for a little fun? We are! Every other Friday we gather at the center for fellowship, artsy pursuits, book talks, networking, and more. Friendship Friday is a great way to meet our ECVI family and make new friends.
Personalized Enrichment
Do you have a specific need on your priority list, want to try something new or just need some guidance? We're here for you! Give us a call and we'll design a personalized enrichment experience just for you.
