The purpose of this national organization is to bring together blind persons engaged in the operation of vending facilities, and individuals and groups supporting the goals and objectives of this organization, its members, and the Randolph-Sheppard vending facility program, in order to:
A: Provide a continuing forum for the expression of the views of licensed blind vendors, trainees, retired blind vendors, and blind employees participating in, or affected by the Randolph-Sheppard vending facility program;
B: Protect the interests of blind persons engaged in the operation of vending facilities under the Randolph-Sheppard program;
C: Promote the expansion and improvement of the Randolph-Sheppard program and the economic benefits and employment opportunities for blind vendors throughout the United States; and
D: Assist in promoting the purposes of the American Council of the Blind through affiliation with that organization.