Dear Friend of Kerr, Happy Disability Pride Month! This year’s theme, “The World Works Better With Us,” was chosen by the Arc’s National Council of Self-Advocates (NCSA), a disabled-led national council. Disability Pride is a reminder that we should celebrate the...

When Mack Beatty walked through Kerr's doors for his first day as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), he was returning to a place that had played an important role in his life. Twelve years earlier, at age 13, Mack came to Kerr, where he received support in a group...

Members of Albertina Kerr's Advocacy Specialist Team shared what Disability Pride means to them, in their own words: Artemus: "Disabled doesn't mean broken. A disability is part of someone’s life, but it does not define their whole worth. Disabled people still have...

Oregon State Credit Union and Albertina Kerr share a powerful belief: strong communities grow when every person is valued, supported, and given the chance to thrive. That belief is the foundation of this partnership, and it drives both organizations to create...

Dear Friend of Kerr, At Albertina Kerr, our commitment to inclusion is part of our everyday work. This commitment takes on special significance in June as we celebrate Pride Month and Juneteenth, reminders of the importance of visibility and belonging. June also marks...

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...

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 the...

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...

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...