Dear Friend of Kerr, Each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) recognizes the contributions of workers with disabilities. This year’s theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” reflects what we see every day through Kerr’s Supported Employment...

Albertina Kerr proudly celebrates Direct Support Professional (DSP) Kristine Curtice, one of only 20 recipients statewide of the 2025 Oregon Resource Association (ORA) Works of Heart Award, which honors extraordinary contributions to supporting people with...

What began as a Project SEARCH internship has grown into a meaningful career for Isaiah Ortiz, now a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Assistant with the City of Salem’s Public Works Department. Isaiah helps maintain detailed digital maps that show the outlines of...

Dear Friend of Kerr, September is wrapping up with meaningful advocacy and recognition that reflect Kerr’s mission and the impact on the people we support. As students return to school and routines take shape, we’re reminded how much stability matters in people’s...

Nearly 300 advocates gathered in Washington, D.C. this September for the 2025 ANCOR (American Network of Community Options and Resources) Policy Summit & Hill Day—the largest to date. ANCOR is a national association representing providers of services for people...

Dear Friend of Kerr, As summer winds down, I’m excited to share important updates about Kerr’s growing impact—made possible by your support. In our residential youth homes, staff are preparing young people for a successful return to school. This year, six of the youth...

At Albertina Kerr, meaningful employment opens doors to connection, confidence, and community. For Soren, those doors opened at Seed to Table in Sisters, Oregon — where he’s thriving as a valued member of the farm team. Soren is known for his quick smile, his...

Dear Friend of Kerr, July is a meaningful month at Albertina Kerr. It marks the start of a new fiscal year, the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Disability Pride Month—a time to celebrate the strength, diversity, and contributions of...

Debbie Morris knows the power of speaking up — for herself and others. Her advocacy began with the People First movement, where she helped push for accessibility improvements, including curb cuts in her neighborhood. "I have done a lot of speaking for myself and...