Established in 1955, the CICBVI is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit providing programs and services meeting the emotional, social, cultural, educational and training needs of people who are blind or visually impaired living in Central Illinois. The Central Illinois Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides programs meeting the emotional, educational, training, social and cultural needs of people who are blind or visually impaired living in Central Illinois. We envision a future where people who are blind or visually impaired have equal opportunities to engage independently in our great Central Illinois community.