CODA: Between two worlds | Tara Kozuh | TEDxPerth Salon

The talk is a heartfelt and personal narrative that effectively raises awareness about the experiences of CODAs and the importance of sign language. Tara Kozuh’s credibility stems from her lived experience as a CODA and her work as an advocate and educator. The talk is well-structured, moving from personal anecdotes to broader societal implications, and it successfully humanizes the deaf community. However, from a scientific standpoint, the talk lacks rigorous evidence. The statistics cited (90% of deaf adults have hearing children, 90% of deaf children born to hearing parents) are presented without sources, and while they are plausible, they are not verifiable within the talk. The argumentation is primarily emotional and anecdotal, which is appropriate for a TEDx talk but limits its scientific depth. The speaker does not engage with academic literature on deaf studies, bilingualism, or child development, which could have strengthened her points. The talk’s strength lies in its advocacy and the practical initiative of Tiny Hands Signs, which demonstrates a tangible impact. The adéquation between title and content is excellent, as the talk precisely addresses the dual identity of a CODA. Overall, the talk is valuable for raising awareness and promoting inclusion, but it is not a scientific presentation; it is an expert opinion based on personal experience. The lack of citations and the reliance on anecdotal evidence prevent it from being considered highly reliable in a scientific sense, but its authenticity and practical contributions are commendable.

The title accurately reflects the content, focusing on the dual identity of a CODA and the experience of living between deaf and hearing worlds.

7/10

Personal testimony and advocacy, with some statistics (90% of deaf adults have hearing children, 90% of deaf children born to hearing parents) but no citations. The speaker is a CODA and founder of Tiny Hands Signs, providing lived experience and expertise. The talk is well-structured and emotionally compelling, but lacks academic rigor and external sources.

Markers derived by PSI from the transcript: the creator did not define chapters.

• 00:00Introduction: Tara introduces herself as a CODA and explains the term.
• 01:00Tara shows her family photo and explains the deaf and hearing members.
• 02:00Anecdote about the remote control, illustrating the visual nature of Auslan.
• 03:00Anecdote about being told to turn down music, highlighting differences in communication.
• 04:00Tara describes her role as an informal interpreter for her parents.
• 05:00Discussion of the challenges and resentment she felt growing up.
• 06:00Statistics: over 90% of deaf adults have hearing children.
• 07:00Tara's journey of self-discovery and traveling.
• 08:00Becoming a mother and reconnecting with Auslan.
• 09:00Founding Tiny Hands Signs and its mission.
• 10:00Advocacy for deaf children's access to sign language and culture.
• 11:00Call to action: learning three signs and the social responsibility to learn sign language.

• TEDx Program — General information about TEDx events, mentioned in the video description.

• World Federation of the Deaf — International organization advocating for deaf rights and sign language, aligning with the talk's message.
• National Association of the Deaf (US) — US-based organization supporting deaf culture and sign language, consistent with the talk's advocacy.