EVERETT, MARCH 13: The Transition Resource Fair is held each year as an opportunity for those with disabilities to access resources to support their employment and career goals.
The free community event will feature a selection of more than 40 agencies. The event is 4-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 at Cascade High School, 801 East Casino Rd.
Agencies will provide information on advocacy, assistive technology, transportation, guardianship, community, and system opportunities.
“The Transition Resource Fair is an important community event that connects people with developmental disabilities and their loved ones to resources that help them thrive,” Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers said in a press release. “This event helps build lasting relationships between students, their families, and our community. I’m grateful to the county employees and community partners who strive to meet the diverse needs of all county residents.”
Workshops are offered between 4:30 and 7:15 p.m. on topics including assistance for students in obtaining employment, guardianship and alternatives, wills and special needs trusts, Developmental Disabilities Administration eligibility/waiver services, and a housing overview.
The fair is hosted by the Snohomish County Human Services Development Disabilities and Early Learning Division. The event welcomes those with disabilities (ages 12 and older), their families, teachers, employers, caregivers and other interested community members.
To view more about the Transition Fair, see here. For questions and inquiries, contact [email protected].
Based on a press release from Snohomish County Human Services.
