Kid of Deaf Adults
KODA is a term used to describe a “kid of deaf adults.” This usually means children under the age of 18 who have at least one deaf parent. The term KODA is a modification of the term CODA, which refers to “children of deaf adults.”
The term CODA was first introduced by a lady named Sarah Parker in the 1980s. KODAs may also be deaf themselves, but they are often able to hear. These hearing KODAs have a unique life experience because they are part of both the deaf community through their parents and the hearing world.
These kids usually know sign language, and their parents often rely on them to help them communicate with the hearing world. This makes their experience and role very special within the family and the community.
There are many different acronyms used in the deaf community to describe people’s connections to deaf individuals. These include OCODA (Only Child of Deaf Adults), OHCODA (Only Hearing Child of Deaf Adults), GODA (Grandchild of Deaf Adults), and SODA (Sibling of a Deaf Adult).
Example for using ‘KODA’ in a conversation
Hey, did you know that John is a KODA?
Really? What’s a KODA?
It stands for “Kid of Deaf Adults.” So John has one or more deaf parents.
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