Deaf mum on power list
A deaf 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."
Mrs Iqbal, from Hemel Hempstead, 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."
More information is available at Deaf Parenting.
