Hello, my name is Pat McGee recently reappointed to the State Rehabilitation Council – Blind (SRCB). I have a degenerative eye condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa which progressively decreases vision over time. My Mother and older brother both had the disease so I have known my entire life that blindness was my fate as there is no cure. I have four daughters, two of whom also have the disease. My mother and brother basically gave up on life to stay home because of decreasing vision. I want to be a role model for my kids so I try to stay active. I love to travel, especially to warm weather beaches during our winters. I hope my membership on the Council may help others with later onset vision loss to realize that life continues to be good.
