Tag: coda-identity

  • The Coda Identity: Bridging Two Worlds and Creating a Legacy

    The Coda Identity: Bridging Two Worlds and Creating a Legacy

    The Coda identity is a complex and unique experience rooted in the intersection of Deaf and hearing worlds. Codas (Children of Deaf Adults) grow up navigating two distinct cultural and linguistic environments, often becoming language brokers/interpreters, cultural mediators, and advocates at an early age. This unique role shapes their sense of self, worldview, and interpersonal…