Leadership Tallahassee, a program of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, announced the 2017 winners of the Distinguished Leadership Awards, presented by Centennial Bank, as well as honored the recipient of this year’s Lifetime Leadership Award Thursday evening. More than 400 community and business leaders attended the sold-out ceremony to recognize individuals who have made a…
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J.R. Harding was speaking literally when he said that there are doors that open for everyone and some that do not. While a 27-inch doorway is standard, he noted, 32 inches are required to allow for entry by wheelchairs. “You are going to hang a door, that’s a given, so why not make it 32?”…
One of the first columns I ever put together was on assistive technology for those who need it for communication. It was based on a 60 Minutes expose highlighting the power of a tablet to open doors to those who, for most of their lives, have been unable to communicate. Since then, I have written…
The ability to drive can sometimes override the frustrations of breakdowns and similar events that can happen on a road trip. For JR Harding, a quad from Tallahassee, plans for a weeklong getaway at a resort about 120 miles away hit a snag part way to the destination. Harding was driving his full-sized Ford van,…
Like most people in Tallahassee, I’m so glad that the election season is over. We have one more significant event – the peaceful transition of power, the upcoming Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20. This unique American tradition is something about which we can still hold our heads high as leaders in the world. As a…
Problem: Disabled drivers were never sure whether self-service gas stations could provide them with fueling assistance. Solution: A county ordinance requiring large gas stations to have at least two accessible fuel pumps and a direct means of hailing an attendant. J.R. Harding is a quadriplegic, but he can still drive his Ford E250 van, with…
I am excited about my new job at Florida State University (FSU). This opportunity is exhilarating because FSU celebrates diversity and was exceptionally compassionate during the overwhelming emotional and physical stress of my second spinal cord injury in the fall of 1998. In short, it is a bit of a homecoming to now champion inclusion…
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