Business Enterprise Program
The Delaware Business Enterprise Program (usually referred to as BEP) is a Federally authorized program managed by the state of Delaware within the Division for the Visually Impaired to train and license Delawareans who are blind and visually impaired to establish and manage food service businesses in public and private facilities. Delaware has also included the operation of vending stands, snack bars, cafeterias, and gift shops as part of the services BEP provides. The BEP is administered in Delaware by the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) unit through the Division for the Visually Impaired who serves persons with vision loss. The BEP staff trains and supervises the business operators and equips locations, provides initial stock, and offers on-going technical support.
The Delaware Business Enterprise Program (BEP) is made possible through the Randolph Sheppard Act enacted in 1936. This landmark Federal Law provides for first priority rights for Delawareans who are legally blind to operate businesses in Federal buildings. Delaware also established a similar law that includes all state facilities. Delaware State law created excellent employment opportunities for program growth and employment opportunities for persons with vision impairments. Persons employed in the Delaware BEP are essentially small business owners and are referred to as BEP Operators.
Delaware Business Enterprise Program
Food service providers since 1936
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