Extra Support

Storybook bullet pointDeaf Parenting UK is an excellent independent charity with a wide range of really useful resources and advice for Deaf parents

Storybook bullet pointCODA International has information on resources specifically for deaf parents of hearing children

Storybook bullet pointThe European Federation of the Deaf website has links to deaf support organisations across Europe.

Storybook bullet pointNational Association of the Deaf is an organisation supporting deaf people in the USA

Storybook bullet pointThe World Federation of the Deaf has details of deaf organisations in 130 countries and represents 70million deaf people worldwide.

Storybook bullet pointEncourage meetings with other CODAs. It can be really useful to let your child meet other CODAs as they might be able to ask questions and share their experiences. There might even be a local group they can join. And it might also be useful for you – it's another opportunity to meet other deaf parents face to face and pick up tips from them.