32 Miss. Code. R. 22-3.21.3
The Business Enterprise Program (BEP) establishes and then provides ongoing support to businesses located throughout Mississippi which are operated by self-employed persons who are legally blind. Concentrating primarily on food service businesses ranging from small snack bars to full service cafeterias that serve thousands of customers daily, BEP provides blind vendors licensed under this program with the equipment, initial stock of merchandise and the management services needed to help insure their success. An associated Business Enterprise Training Program, located on the Addie McBryde Center, provides assessment, evaluation, and training for those individuals being considered for a career in the Business Enterprise Program. Clients who are participating in this program may utilize the McBryde dormitory facilities. The VR counselor will need to authorize to McBryde for the service - Maintenance, Training Related - Dormitory. These clients may also be provided meals, authorized to McBryde for the service -Maintenance, Training Related - Meals. The counselor will coordinate transportation for this program. For more information contact the Business Enterprise Program Director at Post Office Box 9727, Jackson, Mississippi, 39286-9727 or 1-800-443-1000 extension 5280.
32 Miss. Code. R. 22-3.21.3