Via Foundation / Lapidakis John

The mission of the Via Foundation, Inc. is to provide resources to grow and sustain services offered by Via of the Lehigh Valley. The Via Foundation develops and sustains relationships with community members, business and industry who wish to make a lasting contribution to support service for children and adults with disabilities, 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. Operating since 1952, Via serves more than 1,200 people every year.Early Intervention therapists offer physical, occupational and speech therapy to children to advance competencies and reach developmental milestones. Programs for young adults focus on networking with peers and gaining vocational skills in preparation for life after graduation. Services for adults help them to prepare for, attain and retain employment to promote independence. Our staff help individuals of all ages gain life skills, develop friendships and learn how to take advantage of all the community has to offer. In addition to providing a variety of high-quality programs, Via also advocates for inclusion and equal access to community activities.