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Maryland DORS Office for Blindness & Vision Services – Business Enterprise Program

DORS's Office for Blindness & Vision Services administers the Maryland Business Enterprise Program for the Blind under the Randolph-Sheppard Act; prepares legally blind individuals to operate vending, gift, or food service businesses in public facilities; OBVS also supports general self-employment for people with blindness or vision loss through DORS VR services.

About this program

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Eligibility

Maryland residents who are legally blind or have significant vision loss seeking to operate a vending, food service, or gift business in a public facility; or blind/low vision individuals seeking general self-employment support through DORS VR.

Requirements

  • Maryland resident with blindness or significant vision loss
  • Apply for DORS services through the Office for Blindness & Vision Services
  • Contact DORS OBVS at dors.maryland.gov or call (410) 554-9200