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 focuses on a person's abilities and provides support needed for success.
Employing someone from Via means more than workforce diversification - the partnerships Via establishes in the business community are having a positive impact on the way the public perceives people with disabilities.Via provides children, adults and their families with quality services that facilitate developmental and educational opportunities, as well as personal choice of career, home, leisure and retirement.
Employing someone from Via means more than workforce diversification - the partnerships Via establishes in the business community are having a positive impact on the way the public perceives people with disabilities.Via provides children, adults and their families with quality services that facilitate developmental and educational opportunities, as well as personal choice of career, home, leisure and retirement.
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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 of the Lehigh Valley is a non-profit agency that provides services for children and adults with disabilities in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, Bucks and Berks counties.
In 1952, a group of parents met to discuss expanding the opportunities available for their adult children with disabilities. Together, they started a training and education program operated out of a church basement, designed to provide meaningful activities for their loved ones. Two years later, the group was incorporated as the Lehigh County Association for Retarded Children (LARC) and hired their first executive director. In 1989, LARC changed its name to Lehigh Valley Association of Rehabilitation Centers.
Provides essential treatment therapies such as speech, physical, occupational and adaptive behavior therapy. Provides high quality, nurturing care, and education for young children and before and after-school care for school age children. Via provides job development, job coaching and follow-along support to adults with disabilities so they can work in the community.
Via provides services to children and adults with disabilities, from birth through retirement. Our staff is ready to assist participants and their families with identifying funding sources, selecting appropriate activities to best serve the individual's needs and developing and implementing comprehensive Individual Service Plans.
Reviews (7)
Jennifer P.
Jan 28, 2022
Danyell Cameron
Nov 04, 2020
Lola Powell
Jun 07, 2020
Brandon Arnold
Mar 10, 2018
Shelly Houser
Feb 23, 2018
So I had a great phone interview and was asked to come in today for a personal interview. So I leave today and give Ashley a courtesy call to let her know I am on my way. She sounds a bit surprised that I am calling and proceeds to let me know that she was just emailing me to inform me that she just hired someone else today! Um what? Completely rude and unprofessional. No wonder they have many bad reviews.
Jonathan Rosenfeld
May 25, 2017
Chad Clauser
Dec 01, 2016
Terrible experience. I was recently shopping at the Bethlehem store with my two boys, 2 years and 5 years. They enjoy looking at the toys and I often purchase at least a few items. When my 5 year old suddenly had to use the restroom on short notice, I politely inquired with the woman at the front desk. She flatly refused to let him use the restroom.
When I basically begged her so he wouldn't have an accident, she again refused and said there is a pizza shop across the street and down the block. Are you kidding me? Her final response before she walked away was that people have made a mess of the restroom. Really? A 5 year old child, supervised by a parent, can't use your restroom? I've donated 4-5 times a year to VIA, for the past 8 or so years. I'll be donating and patronizing Goodwill or Salvation Army from now on. Politeness and customer service mean something, even at a charitable organization.
When I basically begged her so he wouldn't have an accident, she again refused and said there is a pizza shop across the street and down the block. Are you kidding me? Her final response before she walked away was that people have made a mess of the restroom. Really? A 5 year old child, supervised by a parent, can't use your restroom? I've donated 4-5 times a year to VIA, for the past 8 or so years. I'll be donating and patronizing Goodwill or Salvation Army from now on. Politeness and customer service mean something, even at a charitable organization.
