CHILDREN OF DEAF ADULTS
CODA CELEBRATES THE UNIQUE HERITAGE AND
MULTICULTURAL IDENTITIES OF ADULT HEARING
INDIVIDUALS WITH DEAF PARENT(S).
Restructure: Team Global
Calling all Codas around the world!
Team Global wants your inputWe are to lay the foundation to create a new truly global CODA organization. With your help we will be creating a vibrant community for Codas worldwide. How can you help? Complete the global survey to help shape CODA International’s future. Your unique perspective matters! Survey Link: Act fast! Survey closes on Friday 31 May 2024. Who can participate? Everyone with a Deaf Mother and/or Father is invited! You don’t need to be a member of CODA International to have your say. Please share this survey with all your networks. #ShareTheSurvey #CodaPride #CodaCommunity | CODA International (CODA) Today: CODA was founded in 1983 and is an organization that celebrates the unique heritage and multicultural identities of adult individuals who have deaf parents. The organization's vision is to connect Codas from all around the world. CODA achieves its mission through various means, such as conferences, retreats, publications, scholarships, resource development, and fundraising. The ultimate goal is to enrich the experiences of Codas and promote their well-being. In 2022 the CODA membership decided to take a new step into future: To ´evolve into two organisations: CODA USA and a new CODA International entity. |
Greetings, G’day, Saludos, Salutations, Pozdrowienia, नमस्ते (Namaste), 问候 (Wènhòu), Hälsningar or just plain old Wellum!
The Team Global
Our focus is simple but profound: to ensure that the new CODA entity truly reflects the global tapestry of being a Coda, dissolving barriers, empowering and uniting our worldwide family. This Ad-hoc international committee was brought to life by the CODA membership. The mission is a new International entity inspired by the 2020 Restructure Motion. This is a remarkable moment in the history of CODA , as we witness the evolution into two organisations: CODA USA and a new CODA International entity.
The committee meets online at 03:00 PM Universal Standard Time on the first Sunday of the month. In 2024. The next meeting date is:
5 May 2024 03:00 PM
Who is involved?
Membership for Team Global is currently drawn from across the globe. We’ve had people attend meetings from Australia, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Kenya, Pakistan, Poland, Sweden, and USA!
This work is sponsored by the current CODA International organisation. If you would like to join a meeting and become involved, reach out to us at TeamGlobal@coda-international.org
There is also a Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/167362169512410
And a LinkedIn group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14396040/
CODA members also get information via the CODA Connection newsletter and emails to the membership. Any Coda around the world is welcome to become a member: https://www.coda-international.org/membership
How can you be involved?
Got an idea that you want to share? Want to be more involved?
Just reach out via email or on the Facebook or LinkedIn groups - see above for the links!
Work Plan
Our roadmap comprises five distinct phases aimed to shape the vision for the new CODA International. These phases include:
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Phase 1 (Purpose): Defining the purpose of the new CODA International Structure. Is it social connection, capacity building, empowering the youth, or an amalgamation of these ideals? To better understand this, Team Global will engage with associated Coda country organisations, individuals, and stakeholders while also drawing inspiration from the UN Sustainability Goals as a guide to operations (and funding).
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Phase 2 (Wants/Needs): Creating a survey from Phase 1 insights. This survey will invite input from all Codas to pinpoint strengths and gaps in the present structure and allow them to articulate their desires for the new CODA International entity.
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Phase 3 (Options): Focusing survey insights to explore potential structural options that best align with your aspirations.
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Phase 4 (Communicate): Present Team Global's plan at the 2024 CODALeague conference, along with extending an invitation for your input for further refinement.
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Phase 5 (Execute): Beyond June 2024, hopefully, the new CODA International takes flight, refining and adapting as needed to ensure it truly serves our global community.