The vending facility program for the blind is a part of the vocational rehabilitation program for the blind. The purpose of the vending facility program is to provide increased employment opportunities for blind citizens of the state, and at the same time, provide a visible demonstration of the normal skills of blind persons. The Washington state department of services for the blind, vending facility program, provides training and placement of blind persons in vending facilities. The primary function of this program is to provide the opportunity for the blind person to become a successful, independent business person. This is accomplished through varied informative training programs, establishment and maintenance of vending facilities, continuous professional guidance and administrative support. By legislation, blind persons participating in the vending facility program are given preference in the operation of vending facilities on federal, state, county, municipal, and other local governmental property.