College is possible! Attend our resource fair to learn how to make your college journey a success.
Join us to discuss information and resources for students with disabilities who wish to pursue a college education.
The College Bound Resource Fair was created specifically for people with disabilities who aspire to become college students, and the families and educators in their lives. Since 2017, this event has provided valuable information and resources for students with disabilities pursuing a college education.
Registration for the 2026 event is now open. Check out the event details and register below!
Saturday, October 17, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Bellevue College, Student Success Center (U-Building)
*Presentations will be held 9 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. and do not repeat. Arriving early is the best way to participate in this event!
Complimentary parking is available in lots 4, 6, 1A, and 3A, and is first-come, first-served. Parking is available in other adjacent lots for a $3/day fee.
A quiet space will be available for anyone who needs it throughout the event. We will provide some sensory items and a space for you to take a break. However, this is not a fully stocked sensory room. If there is something specific you need, please feel free to bring a small personal item to use in our space.
There will be limited beverage and food options available on campus from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the U-Building Cafe. Please plan to also pack your own lunch and snack options for the event if you need additional food options or have specific dietary needs.
Event schedule updated 10/6/26
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Doors open. Visit our vendor tables!
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Looking Ahead: IEP Transitions for the College-Bound Student
Meg Iyer, Associate Dean – OLS Bellevue College
9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Achieve Highline College, Program Presentation
10:30 – 11 a.m.
Occupational & Life Skills (OLS) Bellevue College, Program Presentation
11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Employee Experience – What to expect when applying for jobs and on your first day
Erin Warner, City of Kirkland
12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
ROAR WSU, Program Presentation
12:45 – 1:15 p.m.
College Student Panel
Employee Experience – What to expect when applying for jobs and on your first day
Presented by: Erin Warner, Human Resources Manager, City of Kirkland
In this presentation, Erin will walk attendees through the path from college to employment, sharing invaluable insights into applying for jobs and finding success in the workplace.
About Erin:
Erin Warner has been serving as the HR Manager at the City of Kirkland since 2023, overseeing all HR operations including recruitment, benefits, leaves, orietnation and compliance.
Prior to the City of Kirkland, Erin was a Senior Employee Relations Consultant for Cambia Health Solutions, the Director of Human Resources at Hawaii Medical Services Association (HMSA), and the State of Hawaii in multiple departments, including the Department of Education.
Erin began her HR career as an Investigator with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission after receiving a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Criminology from Southern Oregon University and a juris doctorate from the City University of New York School of Law at Queen’s College.
Erin was born and raised in Hawaii, and is residing in Bellevue with her husband. Erin enjoys cooking and meal prepping, watching TV and movies, learning new things on YouTube, and taking walks just so she can listen to suspense and thriller books on Libby via the King County Library System!
If you are interested in sponsoring the College Bound Resource Fair, let’s discuss next steps.