On February 2, 2019 we will hop on our snowmobiles for the 46th annual Dysart's Ride-in to benefit Pine Tree Camp. The Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-in to benefit Pine Tree Camp features a variety of community events including the not-to-be-missed Q106.5 Celebrity Egg Ride, all to raise money for Pine Tree Camp. All proceeds go directly to Pine Tree Read More ›
October: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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 the state’s student population, are identified as having a Read More ›
Pine Tree Society appoints two new Board members
In October, two new members were appointed to our Board of Directors. Craig A. Mason, PhD is a Professor of Education and Applied Quantitative Methods at the University of Maine. He specializes in Developmental Epidemiology and Biobehavioral Informatics. As a member of the Board, he also serves on our Program Committee. Visit his website to read Read More ›
Sign Tree Camp 2018
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 isolation as the only deaf person living in group homes scattered throughout Maine Read More ›
Seeking presenters and exhibitors for the 2019 Southern Maine Autism Conference
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 for families, educators and other providers. Applications for exhibitors are now Read More ›
11th Annual Southern Maine Autism Conference
Pine Tree Society and Spurwink are pleased to announce the 11th annual Southern Maine Autism Conference! The conference is designed for parents and family members of children with autism spectrum disorders, as well as their educators and other service providers. Save the date: Saturday, March 16, 2019 Requests for proposals to present as well Read More ›
Deaf Awareness Week 2018
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, but was later extended to an entire week. In this video, Tim Wilbur, Read More ›
Cards for a cause
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,” said Noel Sullivan, president and CEO of Pine Tree Society. “More than fifty Read More ›
Adaptive Water Sports Camp sailed into Pine Tree Camp this weekend
The Adaptive Outdoor Education Center and Pine Tree Camp collaborated this weekend to bring all people with varying abilities a weekend full of adaptive water sports, beach fun, and a memorable camp experience. Bruce Albiston, founder of the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center and former Pine Tree Society board member, said this was their biggest Read More ›