The Vera Perlin Society marked a major milestone this month, celebrating the non-profit's work over the past seven decades to serve people with intellectual disabilities.

Based in St. John's, the Perlin Centre is home to a day program that teaches clients and offers a "challenging, safe, and fun environment," according to the society's website.

The Vera Perlin Society also offers employment services that match employers with potential employees enrolled in the program, as well as career education…