Author Archives: David Kerr

Deafhood and Parenthood: A Journey of Identity and Growth

June 30, 2024 Deafhood and parenthood are similar in many ways. Parenthood is about raising and caring for a child, while Deafhood is about understanding and accepting being Deaf. Both are important journeys that change who you are and help … Continue reading

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What is Deafhood?

Deafhood is a concept created by Dr. Paddy Ladd, a Deaf scholar from the United Kingdom. It refers to a way of being and existing in the world as a Deaf person, embracing one’s identity, culture, and language. The concept … Continue reading

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Welcome to Deafhood Canada

Here is the Canadian Deafhood website. The purpose of the website is to bring us together through our experiences, languages, cultures, voyages, possibilities, and hardships as Deaf Canadians. We encourage CODAs and Deaf allies to join our dialogue.

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