Dr. J R  Harding

Dr. J R Harding



Dr. J R Harding, www.jrharding.com, is a recognized disability leader with personal and professional experiences. As a quadriplegic, twice over, author of the book, ‘Now What?’, accessibility expert, and international speaker, he’s contributed to national, state, and community policy for the independence and self-sufficiency of persons with disabilities. He’s served 2 US Presidents, 4 Florida Governors, and continuously serves on a number of community-based organizations. He’s the first person with a significant disability to graduate from Leadership Florida and Leadership Tallahassee. He’s a co-founder of Florida Disability Mentoring Day. He completed his doctorate in Higher Education and Public Policy from Florida State University. He and his lovely wife Erika live and work in Tallahassee, FL.