In episode 41 of Meredith for Real: the curious introvert, JR Harding shares how a fist fight in his teens changed his life … & then how a car accident 15 years later did it again. He also shares how the impact that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) changed his quality of life &…
On this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, we are joined by Dr. JR Harding. Dr. Harding is a recognized disability leader with over 37 years of personal and professional experience within the disability community. He is a two-time U.S. Presidential appointee, seven-time Florida gubernatorial appointee, and has made significant contributions to national, state,…
A LIFE DEDICATED TO MAKING THE DOOR A LITTLE WIDER FOR THE NEXT PERSON. Athlete to quadriplegic, Dr. Harding never lets being confined to a wheelchair dampen his competitive spirit, limit his ability or curb his tenacity to advance opportunities for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Read more at impactstories.uwf.edu
Spidery shadows of cattle yawn across green pastures in the Wheelchair Highwaymen’s photograph “Dali Cows.” “Blue Cross Roads” reveals Florida waterways’ icy azure veins and “Santa Fe Blush” cruises over reddened fall leaves. Highwayman J.R. Harding relishes these quiet moments he co-captures with his “brothers” and fellow Wheelchair Highwaymen and Florida State alumni Gordon Palmer…
The 30th anniversary of the ADA is July 26, 2020. This monumental federal legislation opened doors, removed barriers, and helped redefine our understanding of Americans with disabilities. Listen to the podcast
Competitive and integrated employment is something we all aim to achieve. Many Floridians with disabilities are not able to easily participate — not because they lack skills, but due to their high cost of daily personal care needs. It can be daunting to face daily living expenses for showering, dressing, defecation and related necessities at a cost…
There are approximately 61 million Americans and 15% of the world’s population living with a disability. The difference between the pre and post ADA days is like comparing the Dark Ages to the Renaissance; a magical transformation of enlightenment, empowerment, and endless possibilities. Read the full article: https://www.tallahassee.com/story/life/causes/2020/02/10/theres-more-work-do-americans-disabilities-act-turns-30/4694119002/
In a recent article on Tallahassee.com, Dr. Harding was mentioned by Blake Dowling of Aegis Business Technologies. “I first met Dr. James Harding several years ago and we have collaborated on some columns in regards to assistive technology for the disabled community and more recently working with some of his students at Aegis. It will…
I encourage everyone to strongly examine what constitutes a health-care emergency and what processes are associated with said emergency — especially if there is a cost involved. In today’s cost-conscious health care environment, most people are rewarded for their preventive health care actions — like physical fitness, not smoking and otherwise being proactive — but not everybody. In…
Aloha! One of my favorite authors is James Michener. He is well known for his dramatic and historic tales of people and cultures. Some of his works include the Chesapeake, Texas, and Hawaii. As a result, visiting our 50th state has always been on my bucket list. After a few months of strategic accessibility planning, Erika and I had…