Central Illinois Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Address
2905 W. Garden Street
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-3693
Description:
The Central Illinois Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, formerly known as the Peoria Area Blind People's Center until October 2013, was founded on May 9, 1955, by the members of the Illinois Social Club of the Blind and the Peoria District Association of the Blind. The Center was developed in order to provide vital services and support to individuals facing the uncertainties and challenges related to uncorrectable vision loss. The Center!s goal is to educate its members and provide them with independent living skills, helping to optimize individuals! opportunities to lead an independent life.
Hours:
PLEASE CALL FIRST DURING PANDEMIC.
All Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
All Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
First, Third, and Fifth Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Second and Fourth Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Intake Process:
Please call.
Program Fees:
None
Languages:
English
Eligibility:
Anyone with a visual impairment.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
February 4, 2021
Volunteer Opportunities:
Please call.
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
2905 W. Garden Street
Peoria, IL 61605
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Main Line
(309) 637-3693
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
The Central Illinois Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired offers advocacy for individuals with a visual impairment.
Hours
All Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
All Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
First, Third, and Fifth Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Second and Fourth Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Anyone with a visual impairment who is in need of advocacy.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
Serves Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties.
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Peoria County
- Tazewell County
- Woodford County
- Peoria County
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Description
The Central Illinois Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired offers white canes and other independent living aids for individuals with a visual impairment.
Hours
All Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
All Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
First, Third, and Fifth Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Second and Fourth Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Anyone with a visual impairment who is in need of mobility aids.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
Serves Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties.
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Peoria County
- Tazewell County
- Woodford County
- Peoria County
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Description
The Central Illinois Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired offers braille instruction. For a fee they can also create braille cards for agencies or companies.
Hours
All Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
All Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
First, Third, and Fifth Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Second and Fourth Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Anyone in need.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
Serves Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties.
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Peoria County
- Tazewell County
- Woodford County
- Peoria County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
The Central Illinois Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired offers specialized information and referral for those with visual impairments.
Hours
All Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
All Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
First, Third, and Fifth Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Second and Fourth Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Anyone with a visual impairment.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
Serves Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties.
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Peoria County
- Tazewell County
- Woodford County
- Peoria County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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