CODA

Children of Deaf Adults

Family, communication, identity and belonging shaped across Deaf and hearing experiences.

What CODA Is

CODA reflections begin with everyday life.

Family conversations.

School experiences.

Different ways of communicating.

Different expectations.

These experiences can shape identity, responsibility, belonging and how family life is understood.

Some experiences are shared.

Others are not.

There is no single CODA experience.

Shared identities do not mean identical childhoods.

These reflections come from my perspective as a Deaf parent, shaped by my family, my experiences, and the CODA voices I have listened to over time.

They are not about speaking for every CODA, but about recognising experiences and patterns that deserve care.

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Sometimes I wonder what my children will remember when they think about growing up in a Deaf family.

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Sometimes I think about the difference between coping and feeling safe.

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Sometimes I think about what changes when access is truly in place.

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Sometimes I wonder about the things we carry forward without realising it.

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