Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Resource Fair
Description
You are invited!
This is a free community event that welcomes people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and delays, their families, caregivers, service providers, teachers, employers, and other interested community members.
Stay for the day! Light snacks and refreshments will be available courtesy of Microsoft.
New location
If you joined us last year, get ready to explore a new, larger location! Please join us at the Microsoft Conference Center, Building 33, less than a mile from last year's location. If you joined us last year, you may remember that we needed the full name of each attendee. The building we are using this year does not require full names. Please just register for a total number of guests under one name.
Microsoft Conference Center, 16070 NE 36th Way, Redmond, WA 98052
Whole-Life Resources and Presentations
Over 100 exhibitors
8 presentations in spoken English with Spanish and American Sign Language interpretation.
Resources for people of all ages
Early childhood supports
Transition age resources
Employment and community inclusion
College and continuing education
System navigation and community resources
Technology and recreation
Benefits, health, and housing
Peer-to-peer activity room
Language Access & Accommodations
Please let us know what language access support you need. Because the event is soon, interpreters cannot be guaranteed. We will do our best to meet your language needs!
All presentations available in spoken English and will include Spanish and American Sign Language.
Please use the registration form to request additional interpretation supports for presentations. We may email you with additional questions. Interpretation supports subject to interpreter availability.
Please use the registration form to request accommodations. We may email you with additional questions. Accommodations subject to availability and feasibility.
Microsoft is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and productive workplace for all employees. In support of those goals, Microsoft does not allow animals of any kind in the workplace with the exception of service or support animals.
Stay Informed
Our website is updated regularly with new workshop and exhibitor information: www.kingcounty.gov/disabilities-fair
Parking for Cars & Buses, and Arriving by Transit
The King County website has parking instructions for cars and buses, as well as detailed instructions for arriving by transit: www.kingcounty.gov/disabilities-fair
Or, download or print this all-in-one wayfinding guide: All-in-One Wayfinding Guide
New this year! Microsoft is providing a free shuttle between the Redmond Technology Station and the fair. Be ready to show the shuttle driver a resource fair confirmation email.
FAQs
- Is there free parking?
Yes, there is free parking. Enter the Conference Center drop-off zone to access the Conference Center parking garage.
- What are the hours?
Doors open to the public at 9 AM. The Resource Fair ends at 2 PM.
- Is registration required?
No, registration is not required. It helps us with planning, but you do not need to register or show a ticket to enter the Resource Fair.
- Who should attend?
The event is designed with self-advocates, parents and families, service providers, students, and educators in mind, but we welcome all community members.
- What about food?
We will have morning and afternoon snacks and drinks, provided by Microsoft.
We will not provide lunch, and there is no food court in the building this year. Please plan ahead for your meal. - Is the event accessible for people who use mobility devices?
The event space is fully accessible for people who use mobility devices. It is contained to the first floor of the Microsoft Conference Center, eliminating the need for elevators.
- Are there gender neutral restrooms?
Yes, there is a centrally located gender neutral restroom. Ask any staff member for directions!
- Are service animals allowed?
Microsoft is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and productive workplace for all employees and guests. In support of those goals, Microsoft does not allow animals of any kind in the workplace with the exception of service or support animals
- Do you need the full names of all attendees this year?
If you joined us last year, you may remember that we needed the full name of each attendee. The building we are using this year does not require full names. Please just register for a total number of guests under one name.
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