Author Archives: JR Harding

Mr. Harding Goes to Washington

A Tallahassee advocate for the disabled, who himself uses a wheelchair, got a chance earlier this month to tell federal officials they need to do more to help disabled people live like everybody else. J.R. Harding, who works for the Florida Department of Education in the office of vocational rehabilitation, traveled to Washington DC on…

Disabled Say City Offers Few Services

Last Update: Sunday 27 September, 2009   By Tom Kielbasa Special to the Sun Gainesville still has a long way to go toward meeting the needs of the disabled, according to residents who voiced their concerns during a public hearing Tuesday. More than 30 disabled people and representatives for area disabled groups met with the…