Board Vice President
Hi, my name is Thalia Dafermos. I live in Chester County and I am Vice President of SAU1’s Board of Directors. I started as a board shadow in July 2020 and became a board member in September 2020.
I try to contribute ideas from my experience. The pandemic prompted me to join SAU1 because the meetings are now from the comfort of home. It is a great opportunity, but I hope one day to make it to meet in person.
I also attend any meetings related to SAU1 and ODP to share my ideas and experiences during the pandemic and before.
It is important to me to be a self advocate because aside from my disabilities, I feel it’s important. I receive support from staff or people who don’t have a disorder or disability but are capable of supporting me. I am also someone who is confident and stands up for my rights and what is best for me.
I became part of SAU1 because I was receiving emails from them as I was a member for the statewide Speaking for Ourselves and already knew a bit about SAU1. Thanks to the pandemic lockdown in the Spring of 2020 I installed Zoom and learned Zoom techniques and I started Zooming in on the meetings as I found them important.
My favorite thing about SAU1 is that the people are so understanding and supportive as well as friendly.
As part of SAU1 I would like once to make a presentation about my biography and history, the way I was brought up, my schooling, etc.
I live by myself in an apartment but have good friends and support.
In my life outside of SAU1, I enjoy my work with Orion Communities which supports a shelter for homeless people to enable them to have shelter. I also do weaving and am an artist.
I was in school in Rhode Island. I also attended school in Greece. I finished high school.
My vision for my everyday life is to have an independent life with decent support and to be fiercely able to do activities and work I enjoy.
I don’t have a pet. But I would love to have one. Meow!
My favorite food is Greek Moussaka.
Feb
17
Fri. Feb. 17 2023, 11:30am to 12:30pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Fri. Feb. 17 11:30am to 12:30pm
Power Talk with ODP!
Join us to talk about services, issues, and Covid.
Get the answers you need to speak up and live
yo…
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Feb
13
Mon. Feb. 13 2023, 10am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Mon. Feb. 13 10am to 12pm
Let's Talk About Your Vision
For YOUR Everyday Life!
What do you want in your life?
How do you make it happen?
Who can h…
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Feb
24
Fri. Feb. 24 2023, 1 to 3pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Fri. Feb. 24 1 to 3pm
Let's Speak Up!
Do you know your rights?
Are you getting what you want and need?
Join us to learn all about speaking up.
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Feb
10
Fri. Feb. 10 2023, 11am to 12:30pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Fri. Feb. 10 11am to 12:30pm
Let's Speak Up About
Life in the Community!
Life in the Community can mean you get to choose
The home you live in
The people you l…
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Feb
7
Tues. Feb. 7 2023, 6 to 7pm (Eastern Time)
Online (Contact SAU1 for info on how to join!)
Disability Unity Networking Events (DUNE)
SAU1 will be holding online virtual meetings
for self advocates to Speak Up with
OUR VOICES UNITED AS 1
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Feb
21
Tues. Feb. 21 2023, 6 to 7pm (Eastern Time)
Online (Contact SAU1 for info on how to join!)
Disability Unity Networking Events (DUNE)
SAU1 will be holding online virtual meetings
for self advocates to Speak Up with
OUR VOICES UNITED AS 1
SAU1 staff hold up 1 finger to show tha…
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Feb
6
Mon. Feb. 6 2023, 10am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Mon. Feb. 6 10am to 12pm
All About Relationships!
The different kinds
How we make them
Healthy relationships
Unhealthy relationshi…
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Feb
20
Mon. Feb. 20 2023, 12 to 2pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Mon. Feb. 20 12 to 2pm
All About Jobs!
Your rights
Planning to work
Finding a job
Keeping your job
Workplace accommodations
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