Randolph-Sheppard

Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of America (RSVA) is a national membership organization committed to improving economic opportunities for blind vendors/managers. RSVA promotes independent and effective participation in the Business Enterprise Programs. RSVA encourages the creation of new business opportunities as well as better working conditions for all vendors. RSVA actively negotiates better merchandise pricing from suppliers blind and visually impaired vendors/managers. RSVA is a volunteer organization composed of blind and visually impaired vendors and those individuals who support the Randolph-Sheppard program. In many states, blind vendors have joined together to form state affiliates that carry out the purposes and programs of RSVA at the local level.