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Resource Fair

The resource fair is for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and delays, their families, caregivers, and service providers.

  • crowded brightly lit resource fair2025 Resource Fair

This is a FREE community event that welcomes people with intellectual and developmental disabilities or delays, their families, caregivers, service providers, teachers, employers, and other interested community members. Enjoy a variety of workshops and over 50 information tables to connect you with the people and tools to support your goals. 

When: Thursday, May 29, 2025, 9 AM - 3 PM

Where: Microsoft Mixer Commons Building, 15255 NE 40th St, Redmond, WA 98052

Registration: Registration is required for all attendees, regardless of age. Register today at Eventbrite!.  

Assistance: For group registration or registration assistance, email Jenna Wolfstone at jenna.wolfstone@kingcounty.gov.

 

Register Today!

Resources 

The fair will include resources for people of all ages. 

Workshop Sessions

Workshop sessions are subject to change. A calendar of the sessions will be released later this spring to help you plan your day.  More sessions will be announced soon!

Early Childhood- Supporting young children and their families from birth through age five.

  • To be announced

High School Transition- Navigating high school transition, postsecondary education, and future planning.

  • Discover Inclusive Postsecondary Education Opportunities in Washington!
  • Collaboration Best Practices for Success in High School Transition
  • My Hopes and Dreams for My Job, Home and Life After School

Employment and Community Inclusion- Exploring opportunities for meaningful employment and community participation.

  • What is Community Inclusion and What does it look like?
  • Supported Employment Panel

Housing- Finding the right living arrangement and supports for independence.

  • Housing 101: Discussion of Residential Options
  • Different Housing Models
  • Transitioning to Independent Living at Age 18 and 50: One Extended Family’s Journey
  • Supports to Living Successfully in the Community

Financial and Legal- Navigating benefits and legal systems for long-term planning.

  • Know Your Benefits, Shape Your Future
  • Becoming Nate’s Legal Guardian: A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Legal Guardian in King County

Behavioral Health- Supporting behavioral health and well-being  

  • The ‘Ripple Effect’: When an ADHD Diagnosis Changes Everything 

Technology Room: Drop-In & Explore

Technology helps promote inclusion by offering tools and strategies to improve accessibility to many activities in daily life. Spend time in our technology room to learn more about the following tools and vendors.

 

Exhibitors/ Resource Agencies- Resources grouped by focus area to help you find what you need. 

 

Behavioral Health & Wellness- Behavioral health and holistic well-being

Community and Systems Navigation Supports- Advocacy, peer support, and guidance to navigate services 

Early Childhood- Supports and services for children ages birth to five and their families

Education & Lifelong Learning - Educational support for all ages 

Employment and Community Inclusion - Job supports and opportunities for engaging in the community

Financial and Legal - Supports for understanding benefits, financial planning, and legal rights 

Housing- Help with finding and maintaining housing

Recreation and Community- Programs that support fun, creativity, and friendship 

State and Local Government Agencies- Public agencies offering services or support

Transportation- Help getting where you need to go

 

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