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Deaf mum named on power list - Hemelhempstead Today
A deaf Hemel Hempstead mum has been named on the first ever Muslim Women Power List.
Sabina Iqbal, founder and chair of Deaf Parenting UK, is one of just 13 women chosen by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
The title is the latest in a string of top accolades for the 32 year old, since her charity transformed the provision of services for deaf parents.
It offers support and guidance, including workshops and a befriending service. It also plugs the gap in services that do not cater sufficiently for deaf mums and dads.
Published by EHRC in association with The Times newspaper, the power list celebrates those at the top of their chosen field and aims to better represent the 100,000 working muslim women in Britain.
Deaf Parenting UK's media manager, Asif Iqbal, said: "We are delighted that Sabina has been recognised among the women who are making a difference."
The charity recently announced that its 2009 annual conference, entitled 'Education, Education, Education', will take place on Friday, June 12.
It will focus on educating professionals about the needs of deaf parents, accessing children's education, and educating deaf parents on their rights.
Mrs Iqbal said: "Lack of deaf awareness, attitudes and access to children's education needs to be tackled to enable deaf parents to participate in their children's educational future without barriers."
She added: "The conference is an excellent opportunity for deaf parents to share their concerns regarding accessing to their children's education."
More information is available at www.**********.org.uk.
A deaf Hemel Hempstead mum has been named on the first ever Muslim Women Power List.
Sabina Iqbal, founder and chair of Deaf Parenting UK, is one of just 13 women chosen by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
The title is the latest in a string of top accolades for the 32 year old, since her charity transformed the provision of services for deaf parents.
It offers support and guidance, including workshops and a befriending service. It also plugs the gap in services that do not cater sufficiently for deaf mums and dads.
Published by EHRC in association with The Times newspaper, the power list celebrates those at the top of their chosen field and aims to better represent the 100,000 working muslim women in Britain.
Deaf Parenting UK's media manager, Asif Iqbal, said: "We are delighted that Sabina has been recognised among the women who are making a difference."
The charity recently announced that its 2009 annual conference, entitled 'Education, Education, Education', will take place on Friday, June 12.
It will focus on educating professionals about the needs of deaf parents, accessing children's education, and educating deaf parents on their rights.
Mrs Iqbal said: "Lack of deaf awareness, attitudes and access to children's education needs to be tackled to enable deaf parents to participate in their children's educational future without barriers."
She added: "The conference is an excellent opportunity for deaf parents to share their concerns regarding accessing to their children's education."
More information is available at www.**********.org.uk.