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Lisa Callsen is a intriguing and energetic speaker that delivers a great message for everyone. The only speaker of her kind takes you on her journey while encouraging you to embracing your own identities, cultures and diversities.
Speaking about her rare journey and new found identity
Actually, I didn’t even think I had a story until I started taking note of all the people that were fascinated with my past. For me, life was just what it was. I lived a normal childhood, as much as anyone can define normal. A coda is an acronym for children of deaf adults. I did not learn this until later in my life, but it’s a label I identify with.
When I started blogging and vlogging, I put together this video to tell others about my passion for sharing this unfamiliar life of coda.
Having Deaf parents didn’t seem like anything I needed to “tell” people about. However, people started asking questions! The same questions over and over. When I started telling my story in bits and pieces the response was overwhelming. People wanted to hear more. They commented on a diversity they hadn’t heard about before. I’ve now come to find that being a child with Deaf parents is another subculture of the bigger Deaf culture.
Sharing my life experiences is just only part of the mission when speaking about my journey. I hope to also enlighten others about the abilities of Deaf people through my stories as well.
If you are looking for something new, fresh and unique for your next gathering, event or conference, you are sure to be delighted in learning more about a hearing girl raised by Deaf parents.
Deaf related topics
Through the years, I have been my parents personal advocate. Both in their presence and when they were not. It was important to me to show my pride for my parents. I wouldn’t stop at telling others my parents were Deaf, I’d have to add other comments that showed their strengths and abilities. This led to my passion for the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and how it affects deaf and hard of hearing individuals. In addition to my life story I also speak on a variety of deaf and hard-of-hearing topics.
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