Linda Bonnar-Ivery, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP, is the director of Pine Tree Society’s Communication Pathways program. We recently caught up with her to talk about how she and her team work with non-verbal clients to help them find their voice. What is the goal of Communication Pathways? “Just because you can’t speak doesn’t mean you don’t have Read More ›
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2019 Southern Maine Autism Conference
Pine Tree Society and Spurwink are pleased to present the 11th annual Southern Maine Autism Conference! This conference draws attendees from all around the state of Maine and is designed for parents and family members of children with autism spectrum disorders, as well as their educators and other service providers. In addition to the keynote, we Read More ›
Register for the 2019 Southern Maine Autism Conference
Pine Tree Society and Spurwink are pleased to present the 11th annual Southern Maine Autism Conference on March 16, 2019 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in South Portland! The conference is designed for parents and family members of children with autism spectrum disorders, as well as their educators and other service providers. Learn more about the Read More ›
Camper Bradley riding in the 2019 Q106.5 Celebrity Egg Ride
Amy Simpson has been participating in the Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-in to benefit Pine Tree Camp for over 15 years. Her son Bradley will be there this year, riding along in a special enclosed vehicle. For Amy and her whole family, it’s a feel good day and one that they look forward to all year. Bradley has attended Pine Tree Camp for over Read More ›
Antique Sled Show to benefit Pine Tree Camp
You won't want to miss this. The Penobscot Snowmobile Club will be hosting a new event during the 2019 annual Dysart's Snowmobile Ride-In to benefit Pine Tree Camp: an Antique Sled Show! The show will be from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Penobscot Snowmobile Club in Hermon, where you can expect to see a variety of antique snowmobiles, with the vehicles Read More ›
Join us for a silent auction to benefit Pine Tree Camp
The Levant Hungry Hollow 76ers and the Penobscot Snowmobile Club are teaming up to cohost a silent auction at the 46th annual Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-In to benefit Pine Tree Camp. The silent auction will begin at 7 AM during the all-you-can-eat breakfast at the Hungry Hollow 76ers club in Levant, where the items will be on display for Read More ›
Top 10 reasons to work at Pine Tree Camp
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, acting, swimming, art, and camping! 5. The people: from our campers 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 ›
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 ›