Business Enterprise Program (Vending Facilities)

The Business Enterprise Program (BEP) trains and assists people who are blind or visually impaired in establishing and operating food service businesses in public and private facilities across the state. The Division of Visual Services equips locations, provides initial inventory and offers on-going technical support.

Licensed BEP managers must complete vending facility training courses. They must also pay a percentage of net proceeds to the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, which matches federal funds to support the program.

Total sales generated by BEP managers average over $7 million each year.