Pine Tree Society Blog
A message from our President and CEO
Dear Friends, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Your continued support of Maine people with disabilities is inspirational to me, our staff and the people we serve. It has kept our team going through the ups and downs over the past several months. You have...
This Giving Tuesday, double your impact
Giving Tuesday is about Mainer’s like Michael. The Covid-19 pandemic has been especially hard for people with disabilities. Despite the challenges, Pine Tree Society has been there, adapting to continue to meet the needs of Maine people with disabilities and their...
Holiday cards never go out of style
Holiday cards never go out of style. This year, they are a trend. During this time of physical distancing, many people are rediscovering the simple pleasure of sending cards as a way to keep in touch with friends and family they can’t spend time with in-person. Pine...
In the news! The Piscataquis Observer story features Pine Tree Society’s holiday cards
Carlton Plummer’s “Dover-Foxcroft Village” caught the attention of The Piscataquis Observer. Why? Because the beautiful painting featured as one of Pine Tree Society’s 2020 holiday cards showcases the quintessential Maine Dover-Foxcroft village. One hundred percent...
Pine Tree Society completes renovation of Auburn-based program center
Pine Tree Society has renovated its 589 Minot Avenue location with a goal of having a deeper impact in the community. Home to the Early Learning Center, Adult Support Services and a new Assistive Technology Demo and Loan Library , the building has been transformed...
Artist profile: Sandra Crabtree
Sandy Crabtree’s paintings have been featured on Pine Tree Society’s holiday cards 12 times. She is a noted children’s book illustrator and a longtime Bath resident who taught at Morse High School for nearly 30 years. “Pine Tree Society’s art collection is wonderful...
Assistive Technology Spotlight: Learn more about Speech Watches
In this video, Katie Beach, Speech-Language Pathologist at Pine Tree Society, shares how the portability of a smart watch can be such a useful tool when it comes to communication and speech. Did you know? Pine Tree Society’s Speech and Assistive Technology department...
Assistive Technology Spotlight: Learn more about the Livescribe pen
Technology is powerful and, when it comes to communication, it can be life changing. In this video, Linda Bonnar, Director of Communication Pathways at Pine Tree Society, shares how the Livescribe pen works and why it can be such a useful tool. Pine Tree Society’s...
Assistive Technology Spotlight: Learn more about the Visual Schedule Planner app
Technology is powerful and, when it comes to communication, it can be life changing. In this video, Linda Bonnar, Director of Communication Pathways at Pine Tree Society, shares how the augmentative communication app, Visual Schedule Planner, works and why it can be...