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Published: Wednesday, March 20, 2019
22nd Annual Snohomish County Transition Resource Fair

The Snohomish County Department of Human Services announced the 22nd Annual Snohomish County Transition Resource Fair will be held on March 26, 2019 at the Cascade High School. The annual Transition Resource Fair is an opportunity for self-advocates and their families to access, and become educated about, resources that can support/enable each individual to pursue their employment/career goals. This is a free, community event that welcomes individuals with disabilities (ages 12 and older), their families, caregivers, teachers, employees and other interested community members to gain resources and become active participants in their community.

Over 50 agencies will provide information on employment, advocacy, assistive technology, housing, transportation, guardianship, Social Security, leadership opportunities, trusts, and more. The resource tables will be available from 4:00pm to 7:30pm. Free workshops will run from 4:30pm to 8:30pm. You do not need to pre-register.

Workshops Opportunities Include:

Future Planning Options
School to Work
Preparing for Transition
Employment Support
Charting the Life Course (CTLC)
Where do you want to go? Finding a Ride in Snohomish County
Developmental Disability Administration Services
Overview of Housing
Guardianship and Alternatives
Overview of Social Security

This event is sponsored by the Snohomish County Transition Network and Everett Public Schools. If you have any questions, please contact Megan Edmonds of Snohomish County Developmental Disabilities at DDInfo@snoco.org or by calling 425-388-7320.

The Snohomish County Human Services Department helps all persons meet their basic needs and develop their potential by providing timely, effective human services and building community. Snohomish County Developmental Disabilities fosters inclusive communities that support people with developmental disabilities to fully participate and contribute to all aspects of community life.

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