{"id":503,"date":"2024-01-10T17:20:20","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T22:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/specialcompass.org\/events\/?p=503"},"modified":"2024-01-10T17:26:52","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T22:26:52","slug":"special-compass-celebrates-michael-sayihs-appointment-to-the-florida-developmental-disabilities-council","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/specialcompass.org\/events\/special-compass-celebrates-michael-sayihs-appointment-to-the-florida-developmental-disabilities-council\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Compass Celebrates Michael Sayih&#8217;s Appointment to the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Special Compass is elated to share the news of Michael Sayih&#8217;s recent appointment to the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council by Governor Ron DeSantis. This significant moment is a reflection of Michael&#8217;s deep-rooted dedication to advocacy and his leadership within our community.<\/p>\n<p>As the President of the Board of Directors at Special Compass, Michael has been a champion and inspiration for individuals with disabilities. His passion has not only shaped our mission but has also resonated throughout South Florida. Special Compass, a nurturing ground for those with limited abilities, embodies the belief that with determination and support, the unimaginable can become attainable. Michael\u2019s journey from a passionate participant to a policy influencer exemplifies our credo: &#8220;You can do anything if you put your mind to it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>An accomplished athlete, Michael&#8217;s contributions extend into arenas where camaraderie and team spirit run high \u2013 as a greeter for the Florida Panthers and the Miami Dolphins, and within the professional corridors of the Kelly Kronenberg Law Firm. His progression from a graduate of the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council Partners in Policy Making program to an influential member of the council is a well-deserved accomplishment.<\/p>\n<p>Special Compass operates on the foundation that education, sports, and housing are pillars for an independent, inclusive life. We are dedicated to fostering a community where dreams are not just dreamed but lived. Our programs are designed to elevate confidence, self-esteem, and the spirit of achievement, as we encourage our &#8216;buddies&#8217; to push boundaries and strive for greatness.<\/p>\n<p>As we celebrate Michael&#8217;s new chapter, we extend a heartfelt invitation to you. Join us in our mission to transform lives through inclusion. Your support fuels our initiatives and helps create a world where every individual&#8217;s potential is recognized and nurtured.<\/p>\n<p>To become a part of this transformative journey, visit our website, engage with us on social media, and step forward to participate in our programs. Let&#8217;s continue to guide the compass together \u2013 towards a world of independence, confidence, and boundless possibilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Special Compass is elated to share the news of Michael Sayih&#8217;s recent appointment to the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council by Governor Ron DeSantis. This significant moment is a reflection of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":505,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-503","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/specialcompass.org\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/503","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/specialcompass.org\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/specialcompass.org\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/specialcompass.org\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/specialcompass.org\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=503"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/specialcompass.org\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/503\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":504,"href":"https:\/\/specialcompass.org\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/503\/revisions\/504"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/specialcompass.org\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/505"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/specialcompass.org\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=503"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/specialcompass.org\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=503"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/specialcompass.org\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=503"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}