Life as a CODA and solo parenting a deaf son with Andy Palmer from Cambridgeshire Deaf Association

Описание: Welcome to The Inadequate Mother Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Andy Palmer, CEO of Cambridgeshire Deaf Association, a single father of 23 years, and a child of deaf parents (CODA). Andy has a truly unique perspective on parenting, raising a deaf child, and navigating the challenges of fatherhood, deaf culture, and communication barriers in society.

As a primary carer, Andy shares his personal journey of raising his son, Will, who is also deaf, while breaking down stereotypes around single dads and deaf parenting. We discuss everything from sign language acquisition, early childhood language development, and the education system for deaf children, to his experiences with football inclusion, special educational needs (SEN), and deaf representation in media.

💬 Topics covered:
✔️ The reality of single fatherhood
✔️ Challenges of raising a deaf child as a CODA
✔️ The importance of sign language & communication access
✔️ His work with Cambridgeshire Deaf Association & deaf sports
✔️ How society treats single dads vs. single mums
✔️ The struggle of educational support for deaf children
✔️ Dating & relationships as a single parent

📌 Connect with Andy Palmer & Cambridge Deaf Association:
🌍 Cambridgeshire Deaf Association: https://cambsdeaf.org

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