Albertina Kerr

10/14/2025

🎉Big news for inclusive travel.

Oregon is now the 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝.

“𝘐 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧. 𝘖𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨,” says Kaylee Bays, accessibility advocate and wheelchair user.

This designation is part of Travel Oregon’s broader strategy to 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬. With accessibility data now visible and bookable online, travelers can explore detailed listings and receive personalized recommendations tailored to their needs.

👉 Read the full story: https://ow.ly/puoY50XaNcQ

PORTLAND, Ore. (September 22, 2025) — The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, has worked with Wheel the World (WTW)…

10/10/2025

🌍Today is 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲, a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health.

The day shines a light on raising awareness, challenging stigma, and strengthening support for people everywhere.

At Kerr, we see how mental health touches youth and families every day. Through our trauma-informed crisis psychiatric care and 24-hour residential services for youth with complex needs, we help young people heal and reconnect with their families, schools, and communities.

𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲. Together, we can build a future where everyone feels safe, supported, and connected.💙

10/09/2025

🍓Kerr’s Inclusive Day Services Upskills program has been busy in the kitchen!

Participants recently learned how to make strawberry jam during a hands-on cooking class. It was a great opportunity to practice everyday skills, work together, and enjoy something tasty at the end.

10/05/2025

🎙️ Kerr is on the mic!

Albertina Kerr CEO Allison Stark and Medical Director Dr. Naomi Fishman recently joined Gary Bloxom on his 𝘓𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘬 𝘗𝘋𝘟 podcast to share powerful stories and insights:

✨ Kerr’s remarkable origin story and legacy in Oregon
🎒 How to support young people with mental health as they navigate the school year
🏆 Becoming the first organization on the West Coast to earn CQL Person-Centered Excellence Accreditation
💡 The launch of our innovative Dual Diagnosis Pilot Program, embedding mental health clinicians in youth group homes
🚀 And what excites us most about the future of Kerr

👉 Tune in here to listen: https://ow.ly/RMoN50X4ItL

Podcast Episode · Let's Talk Portland · 09/26/2025 · 25m

10/03/2025

“𝘒𝘦𝘳𝘳 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦… 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦.”— Jaden, supported in a Kerr Group Home

At 𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘭𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘒𝘦𝘳𝘳, Jaden shared his experiences of living with both an intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) and a mental health challenge. With the right tools and supports, he's gained confidence and independence and is building a future filled with possibility.

👉 Watch Jaden’s story: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1121676743

10/01/2025

Each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month ( ) highlights the many contributions of workers with disabilities in our workplaces.

This year’s theme — “𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭” — reflects what we see every day at Kerr. Through Supported Employment Services, we empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to showcase their skills, pursue meaningful work, and lead self-determined lives.

When we celebrate value and talent, everyone benefits.

09/30/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭!✨ We’re still glowing from Friday’s 𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘭𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘒𝘦𝘳𝘳 gala, presented by The Standard.

Thanks to your generosity, we raised 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 $375,000 to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. 💙

When our community comes together, we strengthen our ability to 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 for being part of the Kerr community. 🙌

09/28/2025

🌟 A HUGE THANK YOU to the B.U.L.L. Session Invitational Charity Events for an incredible gala last night!

Business, Union, and Labor Leaders (B.U.L.L.) came together once again to make a lasting difference for children served by six local nonprofits—including Kerr’s Crisis Psychiatric Care for Youth (Subacute).

Your dedication year after year helps youth in crisis find safety, healing, and hope. Thank you for being true champions of our mission. 🙌❤️

09/27/2025

A heartfelt 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 to everyone who joined us in person and virtually for our 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐊𝐞𝐫𝐫 gala last night! Because of you, 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥—and we are beyond for your incredible support. 💙

A special #𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 for their generous contributions and commitment to our mission.

Together, we’re empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities.

Your presence made the night unforgettable! 🎉

09/26/2025

🌟 A heartfelt THANK YOU to our , The Standard, for your incredible support of 𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘭𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘒𝘦𝘳𝘳!

Your empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities. 💙

There’s still time to join us—register to attend our hybrid gala for free tonight at 7 p.m. When you RSVP, you’ll also be entered to win a $100 New Seasons gift card!

👉RSVP for virtual broadcast: https://ow.ly/fYPp50X2u7s

09/24/2025

🌟 Kerr Direct Support Professional (DSP) 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐡 𝐀𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐫 brought nearly 30 years of frontline experience to Capitol Hill this September.

As part of ANCOR’s DSP Ambassador Program, she joined Kerr CEO Allison Stark in Washington, D.C. to share 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐒𝐏 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 in shaping policies that affect the people and families Kerr supports.

𝐈𝐧 𝐚 𝐐&𝐀, 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐡 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬:
• What it was like to step into policy conversations for the first time
• The gaps lawmakers don’t see without DSP voices
• The message she wants Congress to remember most

📖 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐐&𝐀 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐡
👉https://ow.ly/sNYu50X1RMw

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 with intellectual and developmental ...

09/23/2025

Honored to be part of this partnership strengthening communities.

Our program is back! 🎒 Since 2008, we have provided more than 25,000 backpacks to children of senior care employees across 14 states, empowering staff, equipping students, and strengthening communities.

Through our partnership with Albertina Kerr, we support meaningful employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At our facilities, seniors hand out backpacks during celebrations, creating joyful connections across generations. 📚✨