Dear Friend of Kerr, March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to recognize that awareness isn't limited to just one month—it's something we champion all year. Every day, we amplify voices, break barriers, and create opportunities. We all deserve to...

At Five Guys Burgers in Salem, Johnny Neal plays a key role in keeping the restaurant running smoothly. As the deep cleaner, his work helped the location rank #1 in Oregon, #2 in the region (Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii), and #37 in the country for the last quarter...

For Ava, the most challenging part of job hunting wasn’t proving she was capable—it was getting the chance to. Time and again, she showed up for interviews only to find inaccessible buildings or hiring managers who couldn’t see past her wheelchair. But she refused to...

Dear Friend of Kerr, Recent federal policy changes have brought uncertainty, raising concerns for many, including those we support and work alongside. At Albertina Kerr, who we are and what we stand for remains the same. Our core values—Compassion, Partnership,...

Mike Ide never misses a chance to visit the library. Whether he's checking out a new book or flipping through magazines, he enjoys the sense of possibility that comes with every visit. "They've got good books and better options than what's at home," he explains. At...

Dear Friends of Albertina Kerr, Happy New Year! Wishing you health and happiness in the new year! I am very excited to announce that Albertina Kerr has achieved a three-year Quality Assurances Accreditation from The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL). This...

Albertina Kerr recently celebrated the graduation of six interns from our City of Salem Project SEARCH program! Over the past nine months, these adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) gained hands-on experience, developed transferable skills,...

The holidays were brighter for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges in Albertina Kerr's programs, thanks to the generosity of our community and this year's Grant A Wish tag sponsor, HUB International. Together,...