Pine Tree Society Blog
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...
Assistive Technology Spotlight: Learn more about the Voiceitt app
In this video, Katie Beach, Speech-Language Pathologist at Pine Tree Society, shares how the speech recognition app, Voiceitt, works and why this technology can be such an empowering communication tool. Technology is powerful and, when it comes to communication, it...
Assistive Technology Spotlight: Learn more about laser projection keyboards
Technology is powerful and, when it comes to communication, it can be life changing. Assistive Technology is any device, piece of equipment, or product that makes it easier for someone with a disability to live more independently. In this video, Linda Bonnar, director...
Robin Galleher retiring in October
“She makes everyone feel at home the moment they walk through the door.” That’s how Noel Sullivan, president and CEO of Pine Tree Society describes Robin Galleher, MSPA-A, CCC-A. Robin has been the Director of Audiology at Pine Tree Society since 1999. This October,...
A Maine tradition for over 50 years
Pine Tree Society’s 2020 holiday cards feature beautiful paintings by two celebrated Maine artists: Sandy Crabtree and Carlton Plummer. Crabtree’s paintings have been featured on Pine Tree Society’s holiday cards 12 times. She is a noted children’s book illustrator...