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Community Inclusion

Community Inclusion

Kerr adds new community inclusion programs for adults with I/DD, including Portland Art and Learning Studios (PALS).

Wynne Watts School

The Wynne Watts School (named for a former medical director) opens on the campus of the Louise Home.
Kerr Bikes

Kerr Bikes

In 2009, Kerr Bikes becomes a new social enterprise of Kerr, offering an employment opportunity for people in Kerr’s I/DD programs.
Crisis Psychiatric Care & Intensive Treatment

Crisis Psychiatric Care & Intensive Treatment

In 1997, with $3.2 million raised from community donations, Kerr constructs a new building and begins operating a Crisis Psychiatric Care program for children in danger of harming themselves or others, as well as a residential intensive treatment program.

Supported Living Services

Kerr opens neighborhood group homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Kerr also begins providing supported living services and expands its’ employment services and life skills training for people with I/DD.
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