Dedicated To Helping Those With Disabilities: Brandon Hero

BRANDON, FL — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Joanna who nominated Michael Taylor of Brandon.

Name: Michael Taylor

State: FL

Hometown: Brandon

Hero's job: Other

If other, job: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Relationship to nominee: Director of Operations

Reason for recognition: Mike Taylor has worked for the state for many years in all different capacities. He has dedicated his life to helping others with disabilities and working with the Suncoast Region East, West, Area 8 Ft Myers and finding services for consumers and family.

One thing to know: He loves his job and compassionate, dedicated, trustworthy, will always ask that 100% of his workers. He would not ask anything he has never completed first.

Thank you for all you do, Michael!

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