Registration Desk Open
6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.                            

Continental Breakfast
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.                             

General Session - Why Rehabilitation Professionals Matter 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.                             

On Friday morning, Dr. James R. Harding will share his moving experience guided by rehabilitation professionals to independent living, gainful employment and family.  A two-time survivor of spinal cord injuries, Dr. Harding lives with quadriplegia. Despite these challenges, he has earned two higher education degrees and has dedicated his life to promoting employment, inclusion and full participation for those with disabilities. He works full-time for the Florida Department of Education in the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and was appointed by President George W. Bush to the United States Access Board. Dr. Harding educates lawmakers and the public regarding vocational rehabilitation services. In his spare time, he is involved with community advocacy issues/leadership activities.

Because of his acute understanding of living with disabilities, Dr. Harding empowers others to overcome their own unique challenges. He truly believes that an individual with a disability is equal, in every sense of the word, to a non-disabled person. He has received numerous honors and awards for his activism and achievements. This story is why you are rehabilitation professional.

Presenter: James R Harding, EdD, Partnership Specialist III, Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.                           

Concurrent Sessions
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                         

Lunch in Exhibit Hall
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.                         

Concurrent Sessions
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.                            

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.                           

Concurrent Sessions
2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.                            

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
4:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.                            

Concurrent Sessions
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.                            

President’s Reception
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.                            

Join IARP in Celebrating its 27^th Anniversary. IARP is planning a spectacular President’s Reception in the Exhibit Hall to mark our 27^th Anniversary and to salute the service of our past presidents. This reception is a great opportunity to have fun, network and re-establish the relationships that you have been developing over the years.