Children of Deaf Adults
CODA celebrates the unique heritage and multicultural
identities of adult hearing individuals with deaf parent(s).
CODA International, along with Codas in and around
Vancouver, Canada are thrilled to invite you to
the 32nd Annual Conference...With Glowing Hearts, CODA-CAN!
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Before the Conference |
Private Whistler Tour Guests begin the tour at the River Rock Casino Resort, and start their way along the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler. There will be scenic stops at Porteau Cove, Shannon Falls, & Brandywine Falls. There will also be free time to enjoy various activities, including: Lil'wat Cultural Centre, Peak to Peak Gondola Scandinavian Spa, Zip-line, Bear watching, etc. Departing in the late afternoon, guests will enjoy back through the Sea to Sky Highway returning to Vancouver. $65.00 Canadian dollars per person For tickets go to the Community Events Page (Does not include meals or excursions) 
| Vancouver Whale Watching Tour Relax on your whale watching trip as we transport you through the Fraser River, strait of Georgia and Gulf Islands in search of the many species found along our coast. Step into the Ocean world of orcas, or depending on the time of year, humpback, mike whales, grey whales, porpoises, seals, or sea lions, eagles and a variety of seabirds. $125.00 Canadian dollars per person For tickets go to the Community Events Page
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Conference Information & Rates Vancouver, Canada ~ 13-16 July 2017RegistrationMust be a Voting Member to register and attend CODA-CAN 2017
Your registration fee includes Thursday evening meal, Friday and Saturday's breakfast, lunch and dinner, and brunch on Sunday - along with entertainment, workshops and breakout mini sessions. Come explore Vancouver with us!
Conference begins on Thursday afternoon, and concludes at approximately 12:00 PM on Sunday. *Those traveling to conference from the US to Canada will need a passport* Shop CODA-CAN merchandise!
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After Conference
Capilano Suspension Bridge Cliffwalk juts out from the granite cliff face above Capilano River taking guests to previously unexplored areas of the park on a series of unobtrusive cantilevered and suspended walkways. Not for the feint of heart, it is high and narrow and, in some sections, glass (very strong glass) is all that separates guests from the canyon far below. Rates always include: Complimentary “I Survived!” souvenir certificates, Site maps/passports in seven languages, Guided history and nature tours (see below), & Seasonal entertainment The park is mainly a self-guided attraction however we offer all of our groups both complimentary park tours and complementary nature tours. Park tours are led by turn-of-the-century costumed tour guides (costumes are worn during the summer months only), and last for approximately 15-20 minutes. The history tour provides guests with an interactive synopsis to our colourful past including the endeavours of past owners, the involvement of local First Nations in our past and present, and of course information on the world famous Capilano Suspension Bridge. Nature tours are 20-30 minutes in length and led by one of our nature guides. The nature tour provides guests with a highly interactive introduction to the ecology of the West Coast Rainforest. Guests learn about the flora and fauna found in our ecosystem, as well the climatic characteristics that make the West Coast a unique environment. Tours are only conducted in English (Request for interpreters must be made in advance). Cost $37.50 per person For tickets go to the Community Events Page |
Once you've registered, More Conference DetailsGo To CONFERENCE ATTENDEE PAGE |
Call for PresentersIf you are interested in leading a workshop/seminar/session related to “Glowing Hearts” at CODA-CAN 2017, |
Photography Release 12-16th July 2017
This Release and Permission to Use Photographs is made and effective 12th July 2017. Between: CHILDREN OF DEAF ADULTS, INTERNATIONAL aka CODA, INTERNATIONAL, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of California, with its head office located at: PO BOX 40118, Austin, TX 78704, USA with you, as a participant of CODA-CAN 2017.
For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, you as a participant hereby irrevocably and perpetually granting CODA, International Inc., the unrestricted right, power, and authority to reproduce, publish, print, distribute, transmit, copy or otherwise exploit in whole or in part, any medium known or later discovered, including but not limited by means of digital transmission through the internet, all photographs which are taken of you as a participant at the 2017 CODA International Conference.
Conference Policies
Conference Behavior Statement
In our public behavior at CODA, we need to be tolerant of our diversity. That means we need to accept that another's behavior may be different from our own, and at the same time, we need to be sensitive to how our own behavior may be perceived by others. We need to remember that when we participate in any activity sponsored by CODA International, Inc., we are representative of the entire membership of CODA International, Inc. We ask, therefore, that our behavior be such that the membership will not feel "offended" or "put off." We do not feel the need to have "RULES" of behavior. We trust in the "common sense" of each individual, and that their respect and "duty of care" toward each other will suffice. The CODA Conference aims to be a safe haven for ALL who attend. It should be a safe place to express one's innermost feelings. It should be a time to be "ourselves." You may experience exhilaration at the new sense of "freedom" and/or you may even feel some fear, as perceived "taboos" are broken. We come from widely diverse backgrounds, and our ways of expressing ourselves will, necessarily be, widely diverse. We ask that all Codas be sensitive to the needs of others and tolerant of that very diversity. Some here are Gay/Lesbian, Senior Citizens, Gen Xers Ys, and Zs, ex-convicts, people in recovery, Christian, Jewish, and the list goes on.Confidentiality Statement
Conference participants are asked to respect the confidentiality of their fellow Coda participants in breakout sessions. Anything said during a session stays in the group. Anything shared at any other time, in any other gathering remains with the group as well. You may share issues, topics, or points only in ways that maintain confidentiality and anonymity (i.e., no names, ages, descriptive characteristics, and no specific content that may identify someone). This confidentiality statement is absolute and timeless; therefore, it extends beyond the immediate time of the conference.Social Media Policy
CODA International, Inc. requests that participants of CODA Conferences engage in the following responsible and respectful practice of the use of Social Media: Be Clear that your opinions are your own. You are a member of CODA International, but you are representative of yourself. Be Respectful and maintain Confidentiality of other members attending CODA Conference. Ask first, before you post. Use Good Judgment in sharing only public information. What happens at CODA stays with Codas. Be mindful that not everything is to be shared outside of Conference. Be aware that what you post is permanent. Even deleted photos, posts, and comments can be traced and copied. Be careful what goes up.Photography Policy
All registrants to CODA, Inc. International conferences, or events run for or on behalf of CODA Inc., will be required to sign a waiver regarding the use of the following materials: "In consideration of the goodwill, public service, and community aid provided by CODA, Inc., which I support and from which I have received benefit, I hereby grant permission to CODA, Inc. to use my name, take and publish photographs, videotapes of me which include my voice on any media for any legitimate purpose. I release all rights to such photographs, videotapes, and recordings. I acknowledge that CODA, Inc. will be the sole owner of all rights arising out of their use from any source whatsoever." A document will be available for members to sign upon registration at CODA, Inc. events. Attendees will be required to sign the release form and the signing of one release form will be binding for all events.
Register Now!Join us in Vancouver in 3 steps: Step 1 - Log into the Member Centre & Select "2017 Registration" Step 2 - Fill out the online Registration Form Step 3 - A Payment Email will be sent at the completion of Registration to the email address in your member profile. Follow the Link provided to provide payment. (If you'd like to purchase any conference merchandise, add it to your order and you can purchase everything at once!) You must be a Voting Member of CODA to attend conferences & retreats. |