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Business Observer Posted: 4th Quarter 2014 Dr. J.R. Harding has been elected to the Disabled Veterans Insurance Careers operating board. Harding is a two-time U.S. presidential appointee, seven-time Florida gubernatorial appointee (four different governors), author of “Now What?” and recognized international disability expert who has made significant contributions to both public policy and the community.…
New Mobility Posted: June 2014 Written by: Uncle Mike Learning to drive, safely, is a serious matter for everyone. To maintain control of a rapidly moving vehicle in a flow of traffic takes finely-tuned motor skills and an extraordinary level of alertness, sometimes for hours at a time. Adding paralysis to that mixture increases the…
The Florida Current Posted: March 17, 2014 Written by: Arek Sarkissian A Senate bill would implement a uniform standard that Florida gas stations would use to alert persons with disabilities of ways to get help at the pump, but advocates say it does not do enough. SB 1184, by Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, would…
Florida Capital Bureau Posted: March 06, 2014 Written by: Paul Flemming A business-backed proposal to provide uniform rules for gas stations to aid drivers with disabilities was approved by a House committee Wednesday, but not before advocates and counties raised objections that the bill would preempt local ordinances, including in Leon County. Rep. Mark Danish,…
Tallahassee Democrat Posted: January 26, 2014 Written by: Arek Sarkissian II If you go What: Best Buddies Annual Benefit When: 6-9 p.m. Feb. 3 Where: 101 Restaurant & Lounge Tickets: $50, which includes dinner and two drink vouchers Contact: For more information, email FSUBestBuddies@gmail.com Florida State student Rachel Smith wants everyone to get out of…
By JR Harding Life in Action magazine December 2013 There is nothing like soaking up the sun’s warm rays on a pristine sandy beach. If you use a wheelchair, that statement takes on a whole new meaning because finding an accessible beach can be like searching for an elusive oasis. Florida residents and others with…
Life in Action magazine December 2013 For the last five years, an ordinance aimed at improving access at gas stations for drivers with disabilities has been making its way around Florida counties. To help drivers who have difficulty reaching the pump or pumping their own gas, the ordinance proposes requiring all stations to post a…
Tallahassee Democrat By Arek Sarkissian II October 30, 2013 The Leon County Commission unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday that will make it easier for people with disabilities to purchase gas. The ordinance will go into effect in 90 days and requires gas stations in Leon County to display stickers providing a store telephone number on…
WFSU By Jessica Palombo September 9, 2013 At a meeting Tuesday, Leon County Commissioners will consider a watered-down version of an ordinance aimed at making it easier for people with disabilities to get help pumping gas. Advocates for tougher rules still want the law to do more. The proposed ordinance would require gas stations to…