[NFBofSC] Seniors Speaking Out

[JAMILAH MUBARAK]

Thanks James & Patrice. May all your efforts and dedication yield a change of mind and and heart towards the senior blind.
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> On May 13, 2026, at 11:10 AM, Frank Coppel via NFBofSC <nfbofsc at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Shelley and I would also like to thank James and Patrice for representing our affiliate in Washington D.C. this week as they, along with other blind seniors, advocated to increase Federal funding for the Older Blind Program.  We are also extremely proud of our NFB of SC Senior division and the National Senior Division for all of their support in this much needed endeavor. 
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> Frank Coppel,
> NFB of SC Senior division Secretary
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> From: NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Shannon Cook via NFBofSC
> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 11:55 AM
> To: NFB of South Carolina Mailing List <nfbofsc at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Shannon Cook <coffeequeensc1 at sc.rr.com>
> Subject: [NFBofSC] Seniors Speaking Out
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> 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.
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> Shannon Cook
> The greatest investment you can make in this world is kindness.
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