Dear Friend of Kerr, March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month—a time to uplift the voices, rights, and contributions of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. While this month brings attention to inclusion, at Kerr it reflects a year‑round...

Every month at Kerr’s Inclusive Day Services, the rhythm of the day shifts when a cart of instruments rolls in and Lauren Coons, Program Director from Ethos Music Center, arrives. Across the Oatfield, Powell, and Beaverton sites, participants gather for a class...

Dear Friend of Kerr, It’s January, which means Oregon’s short legislative session is just around the corner. At only 35 days, these sessions move quickly, and this year’s will be especially fast paced. With significant federal changes requiring state level action, we...

After graduating from high school this past year, Tyler was ready to take a meaningful next step. Instead of rushing into something that didn’t fit, he chose to explore an area that interested him: working in a commercial kitchen. “I was testing the water with the...

Your Oregon state income tax refund can make a significant impact for youth in crisis. If you are receiving a refund this year, please consider donating all or part of it to Albertina Kerr Kids' Crisis Care through Oregon's Charitable Checkoff. Kerr's Crisis...

This holiday season was brighter for youth and adults supported by Albertina Kerr, thanks to our community’s generosity. Through the Grant A Wish program, hundreds of holiday wishes were fulfilled for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and...

Dear Friend of Kerr, As 2026 approaches, I want to pause and reflect on what makes Albertina Kerr special: the connection, belonging, and opportunities that emerge when people are empowered to live the life they choose. Your support makes this possible! The holidays...

Grace has always been clear about what she wants. “I want to work in a kitchen,” she shares. More specifically, she wanted a job where she could cut fruits and vegetables, doing hands-on work that keeps her moving and learning. With support from Albertina Kerr’s...

As a Self-Advocate Coordinator at Albertina Kerr, Artemus Guice brings lived experience to conversations about rights, self-advocacy, and what meaningful support truly looks like. The role helps staff strengthen support practices while creating space for supported...