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CODAs: The Hidden Bridge Between Worlds | Cork News
New research reveals that CODAs—children of deaf parents—are often overlooked in family services, despite facing unique social stigma and isolation not because of their own hearing, but due to societal attitudes toward their deaf parents. These kids frequently act as cultural bridges between deaf and hearing worlds, a role that demands resilience and can go unrecognized. The study highlights how strong family ties, sign language use, and peer connections among CODAs are vital for emotional support. Policymakers are urged to include CODA voices in service design, ensuring these critical…
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