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...

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...