CODA identity is not a service role.
CODA series
In some spaces, value can become tied to what is given, rather than who someone is.
CODA identity is often valued for what a child can provide, rather than who they are.
CODA identity is not a service role.
CODA identity deserves space to exist beyond responsibility.
This reflection comes from my perspective as a Deaf parent, shaped by listening to CODA voices and stories over time.