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Help us keep Nebraska’s consumer-driven separate agency for the blind vibrant! Come to our meetings and/or email us!
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4600 Valley Road, Suite 100
Lincoln, NE 68510-4844

Toll Free: 877.809.2419
Local: 402.471.2891
Fax: 402.471.3009

Pearl Van Zandt, Ph.D
Executive Director
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Nebraska Business Enterprises NBE History

 

The NBE program grew out of federal legislation, known as the Randolph-Sheppard Act of 1936. After years of research and legislative effort, the Randolph-Sheppard Act became law and gives priority to licensed blind vendors in federal lunchroom break areas.

  • Provides employment opportunities to over 4,000 legally blind people nationwide
  • Provides public education by demonstrating the abilities of blind persons
  • Provides blind persons experiences in business management
  • Provides the best possible customer service for lunch break needs
  • Provides the best possible service to travelers across the state of Nebraska through vending facilities at Interstate rest areas.

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