Douglas Newton, Director of Interpreting Services, a program of Pine Tree Society, has earned a national specialty certification in legal interpreting administered by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID).

“The certification demonstrates Pine Tree Society’s commitment to continuing education and achieving the highest level of specialization and expertise,” said Anne Marsh, Executive Director of the statewide organization.

Newton is one of just four sign language interpreters in Maine with the certification demonstrating knowledge and expertise in handling specialized, complex legal information.

RID is a national membership organization of professionals who provide sign language interpreting/transliterating services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons.

Interpreting Services, a program of Pine Tree Society, has been offering sign language interpreting services and Deaf culture training throughout Maine since 1976.  With excellent customer service and first-rate sign language interpreting, Interpreting Services has earned the reputation of being the leader in their field.  To learn more, please call (207) 885-0536 (voice/tty) or visit www.pinetreesociety.org. 

Pine Tree Society helps Maine people lead richer, more socially connected lives.  We share a spirit of innovation and desire to discover new ways to break down barriers that many find insurmountable.  It started as a bold new idea in 1936 and it continues every day throughout Maine.  For more information, visit www.pinetreesociety.org.

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