Albertina Kerr

02/10/2026

Kerr’s Inclusive Day Services recently had a fun and creative day at CeramiCafe Art Lounge.

Everyone jumped into designing their own mosaic art using glass tiles, ceramics, and all kinds of colorful pieces. The mosaics took the shape of stars, butterflies, and mermaids.

Experiences like this offer space to create, connect with others, and enjoy time out in the community.

Thank you to our supporters, whose generosity helps make community outings like this possible.

02/06/2026

The Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony kicks off tonight (Feb 6), and there’s meaningful progress to celebrate in the world of accessibility.

NBCUniversal is expanding the ways people of all abilities can experience the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games—introducing 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

These updates help ensure that the Olympics are shared by more people, on their terms.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰:
🎧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 from NBC Sports’ Paralympic broadcast team, supporting viewers who are blind or have low vision
💬 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 across NBCUniversal platforms—including Gold Zone and every livestream on Peacock and NBC Sports digital channels
🌐 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬, with improved keyboard navigation, higher color contrast, and enhanced screen reader support

👉 Learn more:

Television coverage of the upcoming winter Olympics is on track to be more accessible to people with disabilities than ever before.

02/05/2026

🌟 A big thank you to everyone who joined us last night at Lazy Days Brewing Co. for such a memorable evening!

Guests heard from 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧, who receives support through Albertina Kerr’s Supported Employment program and landed his 𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘫𝘰𝘣 at Lazy Days. He shared his journey, what meaningful work means to him, and even introduced his own brew — 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭 — featuring notes of semi‑sweet chocolate and cherry. Sampling it together and raising a toast to Dean made the night especially meaningful.

We also appreciated hearing from Ryan Still, co‑owner of Lazy Days Brewing, who spoke about the value of inclusive hiring and the impact it has on workplaces and communities alike.

A special thanks to Cutting Edge Credit Union for underwriting this fun and impactful gathering.

02/03/2026

After graduating from high school, Tyler chose to explore an interest—working in a commercial kitchen.

This fall, with support from his Kerr adult group home, he completed a 16-week culinary training program focused on hands-on learning, practical skills, and confidence-building.

Along the way, Tyler discovered just how essential every role in a kitchen really is.

👉 Read Tyler’s story:

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 food industry,” Tyler said. T...

01/31/2026

𝐎𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫—and at just 35 days, it moves fast.

With significant federal changes requiring state-level action, we’re closely monitoring developments and staying engaged as funding priorities take shape.

At Albertina Kerr, our team is tracking proposals, collaborating with partners, and working to ensure the needs of the people we support remain front and center throughout the session.

𝐖𝐞’𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲—and when there’s a moment where your voice can make a meaningful difference, we’ll make participation easy.

👉 Read the full Notes from Kerr's CEO Allison Stark:
https://www.albertinakerr.org/notes-from-kerrs-ceo-38/

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 are monitoring development...

01/28/2026

✨ Big news from Kerr today!

We had the privilege of cheering on our CFO, Kevin McAdams, as he was recognized as one of the Portland Business Journal’s 2026 Executives of the Year — and we couldn’t be prouder! 🎉

This honor truly reflects who Kevin is as a leader. He’s always pushing for improvements that modernize how we support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. Kevin leads with care, accountability, and a deep commitment to Kerr’s mission.

Please join us in Kevin on this well‑deserved recognition! 👏

01/23/2026

Teens are often moody—which is why it’s easy to miss when something more serious is going on.

Depression doesn’t always show up as sadness. In children and teens, it can look like irritability, withdrawal from activities they once enjoyed, physical complaints, slipping grades, or pulling away from friends and family.

This article explains how depression can present differently across age groups—and why paying attention to changes in behavior matters when it comes to getting kids the support they need.

At Albertina Kerr, our mental health services support children and teens during some of their most challenging moments—providing trauma-informed, evidence-based care that helps stabilize crises and build paths forward.

If you’re a parent, caregiver, or professional who works with young people, this is a worthwhile read.

👉 Read the full article: https://childmind.org/article/what-are-the-symptoms-of-depression-in-teenagers/

Identify signs of depression in teens, including sadness, irritability and loss of interest in theings they enjoyed. Learn how to distinguish between normal teen moodiness and depression symptoms.

01/20/2026

Late December brought sunshine and a first visit to San Diego for two individuals supported by Albertina Kerr. 🌴

They planned and paid for the trip themselves, spending three nights and four days in a rental home near the beach. It was their first time in the city, with time for sightseeing—and even squeezing in a visit to Disneyland, too.

They explored Old Town, took in the sights, tried new restaurants, did some shopping, and enjoyed plenty of time just being out and about. The pace was relaxed, the weather was sunny, and the trip turned out to be just what they hoped for. ☀️

Kerr staff were there to provide support along the way—helping make the experience possible while keeping choice and independence front and center.

01/19/2026

Today, we honor Dr. King's legacy by advancing his vision of equity, dignity, and opportunity for all.

01/15/2026

A day of exploring close to home for 𝐊𝐞𝐫𝐫’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 – Powell location. 👀🌿

The group kicked things off with a visit to 𝐎𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞—the towering wooden troll created by artist Thomas Dambo on the Nordic Northwest Campus. It’s one of those local gems that invites everyone to look closely and soak in the creativity.

Next stop: 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐞 for coffee, lunch, and relaxed time together.

These community adventures—art, fresh air, and shared moments—are what make Kerr’s Day Support Activities through Inclusive Day Services meaningful and fun.

01/13/2026

✨ Wishes granted!

This holiday season, our community came together to fulfill holiday wishes for youth and adults supported by Albertina Kerr through our Grant A Wish program.

We’re grateful for the many individuals and organizations who made this possible, with special thanks to our Grant A Wish sponsors HUB International (this year's tag sponsor) and IUOE Local 701.

See the impact 👉 https://www.albertinakerr.org/wishes-fulfilled-thanks-to-our-community/

This holiday season was brighter for youth and adults supported by Albertina Kerr, thanks to our community’s generosity. Through the Grant A Wish program, hundreds of holiday wishes were fulfilled for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges For man...

01/08/2026

Community experiences aren’t extras—they’re part of living a full life.

Time with art is a great way to spend a gray, rainy day. People supported by Kerr’s residential services recently visited the Portland Art Museum, exploring galleries featuring exceptional works by artists from around the world. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) were right alongside—supporting access, sparking conversation, and helping make the day feel easy.