CPSO at Gallaudet University

The National KODA Family Conference (NKFC) will be held on the campus of Gallaudet University on July 8-12, 2009. The conference is designed for deaf parents of hearing children and their families.

The KODA logo

The idea of having a national conference geared for families with deaf parents and hearing children (commonly referred to as “koda families”) was born from the desire to have a medium that would connect people from all over the country. By examining and celebrating the special relationship and cultural identities of hearing children and their deaf parents, as well as the family dynamic as a whole, we believe that a greater understanding and awareness of ourselves and our families will be achieved. And as a result, we will also have a deeper, stronger family bond.

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