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…
Workplace accessibility isn’t just about compliance with government regulations. It’s a human issue, and as human resource leaders, it’s something that we think about a lot. It affects our physical space, but we also have to consider accessible technology for job applicants and our employees. Interview with JR Harding. Listen to the podcast
When the sky is clear, J.R. Harding says he flies like an eagle. In the fleeting moments between the melting sun and total darkness, he soars high above the ground, surveying the landscape ablaze with evening sun. Then, with a tilt of the head, Harding drives down to hover above the water, spying Florida wildflowers…
The Wheelchair Highwaymen will be making their debut in Gainesville at The Perfect Gift in Haile Village on March 15. The event will take place from 5-7:30 p.m. During the course of the event, those attending will be able to Max Lee, J.R. Harding and Gordon Palmer while having the opportunity to view and shop…
Traveling is one of the benefits of a modern society. No longer does it take months on the perilous seas to cross continents and experience the ancient wonders of the world. However, for persons with disabilities, we can face numerous unknown barriers while enjoying this modern pastime of continent hopping. For some time, Erika (the…
It would be hard to find a more accomplished self-advocate in Florida than Dr. JR Harding of Tallahassee. Harding has spent most of his adult life as an advocate for people with disabilities, having worked tirelessly to improve access to things like transportation, employment, assistive technology, higher ed inclusion, financial independence, and other resources that…
“Workplace investments that empower employees with disabilities pay off.” – J.R. Harding Read the digital edition of the 850 Magazine article (click here)
With the modern recession behind us, the stock market humming, and the national unemployment rate at historic lows, this is a great time to implement tax reform for all. We can all agree that lowering the corporate tax rate, supporting small businesses, and otherwise stimulating growth is a good thing. However, the 57 million Americans…
National Disability Employment Month is commemorated in October to encourage businesses to reflect on the important role persons with disabilities (PWDs) play in workforce success. This year’s theme, designated by the U.S. Department of Labor, is “Inclusion Drives Innovation.” That theme reflects the essence of the College of Business’ ongoing initiatives to foster diversity and…
In 1865 on the campus of the Virginia Military Institute a young man named Otis Allan Glazebrook started an organization to help our country heal and come together after years of brutal conflict and division. His plan was to use Christian brotherly love to bring people together in a social setting. His creation was called…