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Lighthouse: Using Braille and Life Without Sight
Posted On 10/17/2011 09:35:29 by LighthouseBigBend
As We See It!  Using Braille   Life Without Sight
By Lynda Jones (with Fred Sanguiliano)
To most people braille is the bumps they see next to numbers on an elevator. But not many people know anything about the system and how it works. 
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Lighthouse: Dog Guides, Orientation and Mobility
Posted On 09/28/2011 11:00:51 by LighthouseBigBend
As We See It!  Dog Guides, Orientation  and Mobility.  By Lynda Jones
Sally stood on the corner of Park and Capital Circle, waiting for the light to change. As the traffic surged forward on her left, she said, “Forward Juno,” and together Sally and her Seeing Eye dog crossed Park and contin... Read More



My House Was Damaged in Storm, What Do I Do?
Posted On 09/13/2011 14:36:06 by Parker_Bros_Roofing
My Roof is Damaged!  How Do I Deal with the Insurance Claim?  by:  Travis Sparkman Of Parker Brothers Roofing       The recent storms throughout the southeastern United States have led many homeowners to file claims with their homeowners insurance due to damages from trees, lightening, and flooding.    I have fo... Read More



Lighthouse: Guiding People Through Vision Loss in Tallahassee
Posted On 08/09/2011 12:44:28 by LighthouseBigBend
As We See It! By Lynda Jones
Have you ever wondered how a person who is blind gets ready for work in the morning… makes the coffee, picks out clothes that match and arrives at work on time? You may be surprised to learn there are computer programmers, social workers, bankers, scientists, even doctors who have impaired vision... but how to they do it? And do... Read More



Orion: The Future of Space Travel Landed in Tallahassee
Posted On 06/29/2011 09:59:40 by Grapevine_Spotlight
 Orion: The Future of Space Travel Landed in Tallahassee by Tony Miller (Video by Pedro Sempertegui)   I was 8 years old when the first manned Space Shuttle launched. I have vague memories of sitting Indian-style (is that term politically correct?) in my classroom in front of the rabbit-eared television set.   As an adult, I lived in Brevard County, Florida (The Space Co... Read More



There is a Light for People with Vision Loss
Posted On 05/25/2011 11:24:00 by Grapevine_Spotlight
 Lighthouse of the Big Bend   Guiding People Through Vision Loss By: Pedro Sempertegui Grapevine Staff My aunt came to visit this past April for the first time in a year.  With my family living in different countries, it's a little hard to be able to make time to see each other.  No matter how long we've gone without seeing each other, it's always a joyous... Read More



Fourth Set of Red Light Cameras To Be Activated Soon
Posted On 12/11/2010 10:23:41 by Grapevine
Press Release Written By City of Tallahassee
PRESS RELEASE -- City continues to expand safety program - The City of Tallahassee will activate three cameras at the Capital Circle NW / W. Tennessee Street intersection as part of the Red light Camera Safety Program. On Wednesday, Dec. 15, at 12 a.m., a safety camera will begin monitoring the eastbound approach of W. Tennessee St. Later in the month, two additional cameras will be activated and focused on the westbound and nor... Read More



Tallahassee (In A Nutshell)
Posted On 11/16/2010 21:26:51 by Grapevine
I am very excited about how much support the Tallahassee Grapevine is getting. If you could see what I can see, looking at the list of members that post events on the site - it reads like a who's who of Tallahassee. Every organization from The Brogan to the Tallahassee Museum to local churches and non-profits like Big Brothers Big Sisters and Habitat for Humanity are taking the initiative and posting their own events to share and inform us all. 
I can't believe we took this site fro... Read More



FSU and Coors Light
Posted On 08/02/2010 19:10:54 by ConeDistributing
Cone Distributing is proud to announce that Coors Light is the official sponcer of FSU Football. GO FSU! 2010... Read More
























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