JR Harding

Dr. JR Harding works full-time for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) as the External Affairs Manager. He often serves as a disability expert to guide private business and other stakeholders around the nuances of the Americans with Disabilities Act and independent living. He’s been privileged to serve former President Bush, Governor Crist, former Governor Bush, former Governor Chiles and his fellow disabled citizens. He currently lends his expertise and experience to the US Access Board, Commission for Transportation Disadvantage and the Able Trust board. He’s also served the Election Assistance Commission, the Governor's Commission on Disabilities, the Florida Building Commission Waiver Council, and the former Governors ADA Working Group. He’s a graduate of Leadership Tallahassee, class XIX and Leadership Florida, class XXVII. He frequently presents at national, state, and local conferences on abilities, needs, and obstacles facing persons with disabilities.