Via of the Lehigh Valley, Inc.
Heather Snyder is a Business Owner at Step Up Services, LLC and also works as a Project Coordinator at Allentown School District. With a background in education and counseling psychology, Heather has held various roles such as Early Intervention Specialist at Via of the Lehigh Valley and Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing at Nazareth Area School District. Heather holds a Bachelor's degree in Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness from Lenoir-Rhyne University, a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Chestnut Hill College, and a Special Ed Supervisor Certificate from Delaware Valley University.
Via of the Lehigh Valley, Inc.
Via of the Lehigh Valley is a non-profit human service agency that provides services for children and adults with developmental disabilities like autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome. Serving the community since 1954, Via's staff help individuals and families from birth through retirement focusing in Children's Services, Community Connections and Employment. Via works with children up to age three in their homes and daycares to address disabilities and delays. Via finds jobs in the community for adults and provides coaching and training for successful employment. And Via helps people connect and live in their community by volunteering, participating in leisure activities, and finding or purchasing affordable, accessible housing. Via fosters and advocates the concept of inclusion and choice within schools, neighborhoods and communities, personal relationships, and employment. Via believes that personal satisfaction and dignity are achieved through individual success and independence and is committed to helping people live full and productive lives. Visit ViaNet.org to learn more about Via's services.