by pinetreeso | Dec 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
10. So. Much. Fun. 9. The impact you will make on our campers, staff, and even yourself. 8. Become the best version of yourself! 7. The fashion: Hello comfort, creativity, and Teva tans! 6. A rent-free summer with three square meals a day, plus free fitness, singing,...
by pinetreeso | Nov 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
During October, we celebrated National Disability Awareness month, dedicated to raising awareness about employment issues for disabled individuals, and celebrating the valuable contributions of workers with disabilities. More than 29,000 Maine students, about 16% of...
by pinetreeso | Oct 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Last weekend, Pine Tree Society’s Interpreting Services staff traveled to Pine Tree Camp to host Sign Tree Camp. Sign Tree Camp is a unique retreat designed for adults who are deaf and have an intellectual disability. Many of our campers live in communication...
by pinetreeso | Oct 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
The 11th annual Southern Maine Autism Conference will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel in South Portland. We are gearing up for what promises to be another successful conference focused on practical tools, strategies and support...
by pinetreeso | Oct 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
For the last full week of September, we celebrated Deaf Awareness Week! We ended it with attending Deaf Culture Festival on Mackworth Island. In 1958, this week was first celebrated for only one day (International Day of the Deaf) by the World Federation of the Deaf,...
by pinetreeso | Oct 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
Pine Tree Society’s holiday tradition begins each year in June when our Bath office is flooded with paintings depicting Maine’s beautiful winter landscape. “In the 1960s, Pine Tree Society had the idea that a Maine-themed holiday card would be a perfect fundraiser,”...
