NYSCB BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM (BEP) | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)

New York State Commission for the Blind's (NYSCB) Business Enterprise Program (BEP) offers opportunities for individuals who are blind to gain the training and skills necessary to manage one of several vending facilities located in Federal and state office buildings throughout the state. After completing an intensive training program, BEP managers become proficient in all aspects of retail management including purchasing products, controlling inventory, marketing products, maintaining good customer relations, and keeping accurate records.

Physical Address

52 Washington Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Voice

(518) 474-5198

Central Region Serving: Clinton, Dutchess, Essex, Franklin, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan, Ulster

Voice

(212) 383-1740

Southern Region Serving: Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester

Voice

518-473-7793

Main

Application process

Call for Appointment

Fee

Call for Details

Eligibility

Individuals who are blind

Languages

Russian

Chinese

Arabic

Spanish

Agency info

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)

Responsible for programs and services involving foster care, adoption, child protective services, operating the Statewide Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment, preventive services for children and families, services for pregnant adolescents, and protective programs for vulnerable adults. OCFS is also responsible for the functions of the State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped and coordinates response to the needs of Native Americans on reservations and in communities.