New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 9 - HUMAN RIGHTS
Chapter 4 - PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Part 7 - BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM PROCEDURES MANUAL FOR BLIND VENDORS
Section 9.4.7.12 - APPENDIX 1: COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM; PREREQUISITES FOR BEP TRAINING PROGRAM

Appropriate diagnostic and evaluation reports ___

Current general physical examination ___

Current eye exam (must be legally blind) ___

Current psychological evaluation, if indicated ___

Completion of personal adjustment training, if indicated ___

Good general health and stamina ___

Completion of all physical restoration, if needed ___

Functional abilities ___

Good manual dexterity; finger, hand, arm coordination ___

Ability to bend, stretch, lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. ___

Ability to work at steady pace 10 hours per day, 5 days per week ___

Mobility sufficient to travel independently and safely ___

Personal characteristics ___

Pleasant, mature and self-confident; well-adjusted and stable personality ___

Clean, neat, well-groomed personality ___

Ability to project a generally acceptable and favorable image of blindness to the public ___

Ability and willingness to relate well and work cooperatively with others ___

Waiver of requirements.

The SLA staff, in special cases and after consultation with the committee of licensed managers, may waive any requirements except those required by statute. Waivers must be approved prior to acceptance into the training program.