{"id":4056,"date":"2026-03-04T13:24:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T05:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linguistics.hku.hk\/ldlhku\/?p=4056"},"modified":"2026-03-04T13:26:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T05:26:11","slug":"a-beautiful-sharing-session-voices-beyond-silence-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linguistics.hku.hk\/ldlhku\/archives\/4056","title":{"rendered":"A Beautiful Sharing Session: Voices Beyond Silence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We had the pleasure of attending a sharing session organized by the Equal Opportunity Unit at HKU:&nbsp;<em>Diversity &amp; Inclusion Week: Voices Beyond Silence \u2013 Adia&#8217;s Journey as a Child of Deaf Adults (CODA)<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing Adia&#8217;s perspective as a CODA and learning about her journey was truly eye-opening. She taught us some sign language and shared both the challenges and beautiful moments she experienced growing up. We also had a chance to read her illustration storybook \u2014 such a simple yet touching story, with the most adorable bunny characters! \ud83d\udc30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the session, we connected with Adia in person, and we are so glad we had that moment to chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re thankful for the chance to connect, learn, and be moved by Adia&#8217;s story. 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Hearing Adia&#8217;s perspective as a CODA and learning about her journey was truly eye-opening. 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