Episode Details

This week, Sam and Charlene welcome Scott Eggen, president of Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of America (RSVA), and Randall Crosby, a member of the RSVA Board of Directors. Scott and Randall discuss the Randolph-Sheppard Act and the Business Enterprise Program (BEP), which provide business ownership opportunities for people who are legally blind. What is the Randolph-Sheppard Act? Who qualifies for the BEP, and how does the program work? Our guests explain how the program helps individuals become business owners, the types of businesses they can operate, and the opportunities and challenges involved..  To get on our email list,receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!