An individual who is legally blind must first be licensed by the Division of Services for the Blind to operate and manage food service and vending facilities administered by the Business Enterprises Program as designated by the U.S. Department of Education as the state licensing agency in North Carolina.
Potential licencess in the BEP are referred through the DSB vocational rehabilitation program
Indefinite
GS 111-27
Meet the definition of legally blind in 34 CFR 395.1(c) and G.S. 111-11; be a citizen of the United States and reside in North Carolina; be at least 21 years of age; physical ability to perform duties, proficiency in basic mobility, mathematics; basic computer skills, verbal and written communications, reading comprehension, and basic food service practices; familiarity with rules and regulations of NC Business Enterprises Program and successfully complete the Business Enterprises training program sponsored by the Division, and be certified by the Division as capable of operating a Business Enterprises facility; not have previous convictions of misdemeanors involving crimes of dishonesty or of any felony; and submit to and pass a drug and alcohol screening provided by the Division.
None
NC Department of Health & Human Services
Services for the Blind/Business Enterprises
309 Ashe Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27699-2601
919-527-6700