When I/DD and Mental Health Overlap, Families Need the Right Support
Six months ago, Toven arrived at Albertina Kerr. At the time, his mom described life at home as chaotic, with frequent outbursts, safety concerns, and a growing strain on the family. “I was trying to do everything but couldn’t,” she said. Like many parents, she was...
All Aboard for a Dream Come True
Tyler loves trains. When he got the chance to take an Amtrak train to California and visit Universal Studios, he jumped at it. Tyler, who is supported through one of Albertina Kerr’s adult group homes, recently turned a longtime dream into reality. As he boarded...
Notes From Kerr’s CEO
Dear Friend of Kerr, April is Autism Acceptance Month. It’s a chance to focus on what neurodiverse people need in daily life: respect, access, and supports that make it possible to be part of the community. It’s work we see every day across Kerr! On Tuesday, we were...
Choosing to Travel, One Trip at a Time
It started with a conversation. Two adults supported in Albertina Kerr group homes began thinking about a trip to Florida. Kerr staff helped them sort through the details, where to go, what to do, and how to make it happen. From there, the decision was theirs. They...