Via envisions a time when all people have equal access to developmental and educational services, meaningful friendships, a rewarding career, and a satisfying retirement.
Via of the Lehigh Valley
What We Do
Via of the Lehigh Valley is a non-profit agency that provides services for children and adults with disabilities like autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. Via’s mission is to help people reach their full potential through a rewarding career, meaningful relationships, and an enriching community life. Via creates pathways to success through vocation, inclusion, and advocacy.
Via also provides quality child care and early education at Lehigh Children’s Academy in Allentown, PA. Lehigh Children’s Academy is a place for education, play, and social engagement that is inclusive of children of all abilities.
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Your generous gift helps people with disabilities live independent, productive, and full lives within our community.
Via of the Lehigh Valley
Via Values Advocacy!![]()
Our Community Coach, Ron, recently embarked on a powerful advocacy mission for someone he supports, and the results were incredible! Through creative brainstorming with his team, Ron tackled challenges head-on, ensuring that the individual's voice was heard loud and clear. Thanks to his dedication, they can continue enjoying an activity that brings them joy.![]()
At Via, we empower our employees to create meaningful change in the lives of those they support. If you're ready to join a team that values your skills and passion, check out our exciting job opportunities at www.ViaNet.com/careers. 🚀
Emily, Audrey, and Kathleen have each spent the last three years at Lehigh Valley Zoo, bringing creativity to life. Each week, they run the craft table, offering fun kits for visitors to take home as souvenirs. ![]()
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With guidance from their Direct Support Professional, Arlene, they hone their social skills while occasionally diving into crafting themselves. It's a vibrant, hands-on experience filled with creativity and connection.![]()
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Via's Community Connections department connects individuals with organizations in need, promoting skill development and community engagement. For more information about Via, visit the link in our bio!
October is National Disability Employment Awareness month, and we're sharing tips about making your workplace more inclusive for people with disabilities.![]()
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Today, job application and on-boarding processes are increasingly conducted electronically. For employers, it is essential to ensure that all qualified applicants can get in the "virtual" door. NDEAM is a great time to assess the accessibility of the technical side of an organization's recruiting operations. To help, the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) developed TalentWorks — a free tool to help employers and HR professionals ensure their e-Recruiting tools are accessible to everyone. ![]()
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If you need assistance finding people for your open positions, reach out to Via! We can help you recruit, find and place staff. Visit us at www.ViaNet.org for more information.
Our Supporters
Thank you to our Corporate and Foundation Partners for FY2023 and FY2024.
