| Address: | P.O. Box 518
Bath, ME 04530 |
| Location: | 149 Front Street
Bath |
| Phone: | (207) 443-3341 |
| E-mail: | info@pinetreesociety.org |
| Website: | http://www.pinetreesociety.com |
| Services: | Augmentative Communication-Assistive Technology (ACAT) provides children with disabilities appropriate tools to communicate effectively and be successful learners. ACAT refers to and utilizes statewide resources whenever possible to most effectively implement strategies and systems for communication and learning. Camp Communicate A place where children who use augmentative communication devices are typical not different. A place where parents can get more comfortable with the way in which their child communicates. A place where children who use augmentative devices can talk to their peers, making friends that will last a lifetime. A place that is completely barrier-free, so that all children can participate in recreational activities regardless of their disability. A place where professionals have the opportunity to volunteer while learning valuable lessons about the power of augmentative communication. A place that empowers children, their families and professionals. Community Service The Community Services program was started in September 1999 with Medicaid funding provided through the Maine Bureau of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. In recent years, staff had observed a dire lack of community-based programs and activities for young adults through seniors with physical and/or developmental disabilities. In response, the Community Services program was established to fill this void with activities that are both enjoyable and meaningful for consumers. Deaf Services program The Deaf Services program is a nonprofit statewide interpreter referral service sponsored by the Society. The program’s pool of professional interpreters consists of both staff and private practice interpreters who adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) Code of Ethics. Most have had interpreter training. Many have passed a state quality assurance screening and/or the RID written test and are candidates for the performance test. A number of staff and pool interpreter are certified nationally through the RID. All interpreters referred by Deaf Services are registered with the Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. |