[NFBofSC] Seniors Speaking Out

[James Byers]

Thank you Shannon for your acknowledgement, and I would also like to thank
everyone for their support and prayers. Thank you all.

On Tue, May 12, 2026, 12:56 PM Shannon Cook via NFBofSC <nfbofsc at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Speaking of supporting our members accomplishments, I would like to
> recognize James Byers of our Cherokee Chapter and Patrice Williams of our
> Sumter chapter who are in Washington D. C. this week to advocate for more
> funding being awarded to programs serving Older Blind people across the
> country. They are representing South Carolina during this national push to
> shine sunlight on this long-ignored significant need for those 55 and over.
> The federal government awards approximately $10 per blind senior per year.
> I am glad that our affiliate has two individuals who care deeply about this
> issue. Thank you James and Patrice.
>
>
>
> Shannon Cook
>
> The greatest investment you can make in this world is kindness.
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