The Via Voice | December

We wish you a peaceful and healthy New Year.

Thanks for Your Support!

With the help of Via's employment services, Jonathan got his first full-time job as an essential worker at GIANT. He said: “Thank you guys for helping me achieve my ultimate goal!! I am forever grateful.”

It is not too late to support Jonathan and more than 1,250 people Via helps annually to achieve their goals. If you donate before December 31, you can deduct up to $300 on your 2020 tax return if you take the standard deduction. If you itemize, you can deduct 100% of your AGI instead of 60%.

Donate online or sent your donation to Via of the Lehigh Valley, 336 West Spruce St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.

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Via Helps Students After High School

Watch this great feature on PBS39 about Via helping students in Carbon County find work.

Via’s employment services help students and adults with disabilities prepare for, attain and retain jobs. This vital work continues throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about Via's employment services.

Via Staff Share Their Expertise

Julie Dueh, Autism Services Coordinator, took part in a panel open to all PPL Corporation employees and hosted by PPL’s business resource group focused on disability inclusion. Julie was joined by 4 other community representatives who discussed 5 broad areas: defining disability, communication, disclosure, respect and awareness. Employees were welcomed to submit and ask any questions related to disability inclusion. Julie has previously presented to PPL employees about autism.

Lauren Burlew, Behavioral Supports Specialist, participated in a PA Office of Developmental Programs behavioral supports innovations panel. The goal of this presentation is to help behavioral specialists across the state with techniques to help people work on their goals virtually. Lauren discussed how she uses custom-made work sheets and therapeutic activities that can be done virtually to teach coping skills, perspective-taking, social skills, self-care and more.

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