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Trevor Phillips, Chair of Equality and Human Rights Commission "I would like to extend my congratulations to Deaf Parenting UK on their 10th Anniversary, and take the opportunity to pay tribute to their achievements in providing support and empowerment to Deaf Parents.
Through its rights based approach, and the provision of practical services and support, Deaf Parenting UK has made a significant contribution to the realisation of the rights afforded to disabled people and children through domestic human rights legislation.
I am delighted that Deaf Parenting UK has chosen to celebrate their Anniversary by recognising the achievements of deaf parents, service providers and campaigners. By effectively harnessing the energy and commitment of individuals, communities and organisations, we can achieve effective and sustainable change.
I look forward to hearing about this exciting event, and reading about the inspiring achievements of the nominees and winners." |
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Jonathan Rees, Director General of Government Equalities Office “I am delighted to support the work of this organisation and I commend Deaf Parenting UK’s tireless efforts to raise awareness of the issues deaf parents face in their daily lives. We all recognise that parents are the cornerstone of their children’s development and that Deaf Parenting UK has a huge role to play in empowering members to help their children to get the very best start in life.
The organisation’s growth from a small project to a thriving social enterprise is an inspiration and I wish Deaf Parenting UK continued success. Congratulations on 10 successful years! Good luck with the conference and I look forward to charting your progress over the next 10 years. “ |
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Surinder Sharma, National Director for Equality & Human Rights, Department of Health “I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Deaf Parenting UK’s work on raising awareness and promoting issues for deaf parents and join the celebrations for their 10 year anniversary in the form of an awards ceremony.
As National Director for Equality & Human Rights within the Department of Health, I have regular contact with Deaf Parents UK and I would like to congratulate Sabina and all her staff for their great work in this area.
I whole-heartedly support recognising people who have made valuable contributions and a positive difference to the lives of people, in this case, deaf parents and their children, within the community. Best wishes to all those nominated and eventual winners of awards.” |
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Tim Cooper Director of Office for Disability Issues, Department for Work and Pensions "All of us at the Office for Disability Issues offer our congratulations to Deaf Parenting UK on reaching your 10th year! As a deaf parent myself I am very aware of some of the barriers that have to be overcome & the support DPUK provides to deaf parents been invaluable. Best wishes for the next ten years!" |
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Dr Peter Carter Chief Executive & General Secretary The Royal College of Nursing “Congratulations to Deaf Parenting UK on your 10 year anniversary. The work you do in empowering and encouraging deaf parents, their children and their communities is inspirational. I wish you all the best for the next 10 years and beyond. These Awards are a real chance to recognise some outstanding individuals and their unique achievements”. |
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Helen Dent CBE Chief Executive of Family Action Group “Family Action knows from its own services to vulnerable families that parents with disabilities can be great parents with the right support. We must keep campaigning for investment in improved services and welfare provision for those families and their children. So many congratulations to Deaf Parenting UK for keeping the needs and achievements of deaf parents on the agenda for a decade.” |
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Anand Shukla Acting Chief Executive of Daycare Trust “Congratulations to Deaf Parenting UK on your 10th anniversary. It is vital that all parents are able to access the information they need to cope with the pressures of family life. Deaf Parenting UK can be proud of the difference it has made to the lives of many families whose needs were previously overlooked.” |
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Craig Pickering Chief Executive Officer of Families Need Fathers "Families Need Fathers is delighted that Deaf Parenting UK is marking its 10th Anniversary with an event that highlights the fantastic contribution that hardworking and selfless individuals have made to the lives of deaf parents in the UK." |
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Pamela Park Chief Executive of Parenting UK “Many congratulations to Deaf Parenting UK for all the work they have achieved over the last 10 years and we wish them well for future. We hope the Awards event will both celebrate and promote the innovative work going on across the country to support deaf parents.” |
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Purnima Tanuku OBE Chief Executive of National Day Nurseries Association “Nurseries work hard to support children, and many enjoy sign language and makaton with both deaf and hearing children as part of their everyday learning. However, nurseries also work hard to support parents who are deaf to enjoy the nursery experience along with their child. We welcome these awards which will recognise those who work hard to help parents who are deaf, and celebrate the ways that nurseries and other practitioners help families to gain the very most from the services offered on a daily basis.” |
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Niall Dickson Chief Executive of British Medical Council "I'd like to congratulate Deaf Parenting UK on their 10th anniversary. Deaf parents face challenges every day and the support of a committed national network can make all the difference to their lives and to their children's lives. Deaf Parenting UK's championing of supportive professionals and innovative ideas is of great value for everyone in healthcare." |
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Belinda Phipps Chief Executive of National Childbirth Trust “We congratulate Deaf Parenting UK on their 10 year anniversary and these awards are an excellent way to celebrate those committed to supporting the deaf community. Deaf parents may find it more difficult to join support networks or access vital services and these awards are an excellent way to recognise the hard work and achievements made by those who help to make a difference to improving the lives of deaf parents.” |
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Jeremy Todd Chief Executive of Family Lives “Congratulations to Deaf Parenting UK who celebrate their 10th anniversary throughout 2011. Family Lives (formerly Parentline Plus) worked with Deaf Parenting in 2006 on a course for Deaf parents on Less Shouting and More Cooperation. Both Family Lives and Deaf Parenting UK believe it is important for ALL parents to be able to come together and share their experiences of parenting. Family Lives supports Deaf Parenting UK drive and determination to ensure that accessible information is available for Deaf and Hard of Hearing parents.” |
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Julie Jones CBE Chief Executive of The Social Care Institute for Excellence “Congratulations to Deaf Parenting UK on their 10th Anniversary. The work they do to support deaf parents is highly regarded, and I think these Awards will provide a great opportunity for them to highlight this work.” |
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Dr Katherine Rake OBE, Chief Executive of National Family Parenting r Institute “The Family and Parenting Institute would like to congratulate Deaf Parenting UK on the vital work that they have done for the last 10 years in supporting and empowering deaf parents. We wish them the best of luck with the next 10 years.” |
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Sam Willoughby Founder of What's On 4 Ltd "We were delighted when Sabina Iqbal from Deaf Parenting UK won Working Parent of the Year at the mumandworking awards in 2010 and so are very happy to support this wonderful initiative. We know that the work undertaken by Deaf Parenting UK is of such value and so appreciated by those parents involved! Many congratulations on your 10 year Anniversary and we wish you every success with the awards!" |
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Sam Smethers Chief Executive of Grandparents Plus ‘"Congratulations to Deaf Parenting UK on their 10th anniversary from across the generations." |
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Dr Gill Greer, Director-General of international Planned Parenthood Federation “IPPF would like to wish Deaf Parenting UK many congratulations on the occasion of their 10th anniversary. We recognise both nationally and internationally the challenges for all parents with issues relating to adolescents, sexuality and their development, and we recognise that there may be additional challenges for deaf parents for these and many other issues. The staff and volunteers of IPPF would like to wish Deaf Parenting UK the very best of success with their Awards Ceremony, a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the selfless contribution of a few, amongst many worthy contenders” |
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Rob Williams Chief Executive of The Fatherhood Institute “Congratulations to Deaf Parenting UK on reaching your tenth anniversary and on having helped so many people since you started up. We are great admirers of your work and we share a common goal of helping parents to connect with their children and create strong families in which children can flourish. I hope that in the middle of your busy work you will have time to reflect on the great things you have achieved and take a small thank you from your peers before setting out on the next ten years.” |
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Cathy Ashley Chief Executive, Family Rights Group “Many congratulations to Deaf Parenting UK on its 10th anniversary and for its significant work in highlighting the gaps in services for deaf parents.” |
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Ratna Dutt OBE Chief Executive of Race Equality Foundation “Parenting is one of the most fulfilling things we can do. However it is often challenging and to be able to call on organisations such as Deaf Parenting UK is invaluable. We at the Race Equality Foundation want to congratulate all of you on 10 years of achievement and look forward to the future.” |
Liz Sayce Chief Executive, Radar "Radar congratulates Deaf Parenting UK on their 10th anniversary, and sends every good wish for their Awards. Deaf Parenting UK is a shining example of what can happen when dedicated and inspired people take the lead and tackle the inadequacies and injustices of society. Deaf parents, and other disabled parents, have for too long been overlooked in the provision of the tailored services and information which all parents rely on. Deaf Parenting UK has taken great steps to overturn this iniquity, and we wish them every success in the future." |
Richard Jones President of The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) "ADASS is pleased to support the 10th anniversary of Deaf Parenting. The organisation has made a significant contribution to raising the profile of issues for deaf parents and their families as well as providing considerable support and information and practical help. We look forward to continuing to work with you to ensure services and support and continue to recognise and respond to the needs of deaf people." |
Nick Henry, Founder National Family Week “National Family Week would like to congratulate Deaf Parenting UK on all their fantastic work and success over the last 10 years. We thank them for all the support they have given us over the years and look forward to working with them in the future!” |
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Darron Chapman. Managing Director TFPL Ltd “I would like to congratulate Deaf Parenting UK for all the support and commitment that they give to deaf parents. TFPL are delighted to be involved by sponsoring the ‘Campaigner of Deaf Parents Award’ at the Deaf Parenting UK Awards 2011. Keep up the good work. All the very best.” |
Mark Nelson Director of Remark! "We at Remark! are glad to offer our continued sponsorship to DPUK because we recognise the valuable work they do for deaf parents in the commuinity. Deaf parents need this vital charity for support and to know they are not alone. Deaf parents cannot always access mainstream parenting support services so it is important to have an alternative suitable for BSL users" |
Jan Sheldon Chief Executive, Royal Association for Deaf people "At Royal Association for Deaf people (RAD) we are aware of the barriers Deaf people face every day, including in their role as parents. Just like hearing parents, Deaf parents need information, advice and support in a form they can fully understand. So we applaud the work DPUK is doing to raise awareness – of Deaf parents’ needs, and also their potential to be outstanding parents, and ambassadors for the Deaf community. RAD is delighted to be sponsoring DPUK’s Lifetime Achievement Award. We know that improving the lives of Deaf parents needs patience and determination! We hope the Award will give someone with those qualities the recognition they deserve." |
Colette Hogan Director of Communication ID “Communication ID is proud to support the excellent work that DPUK has achieved over the last 10 years – we wish them all the best for future development and growth.” |
Sandra Duguid Director BSLworks “I am delighted to see Deaf Parenting UK is still going strong and is celebrating its tenth year anniversary. DPUK is unique and a well-respected organisation that has won a number of awards recently. It meets a need for Deaf BSL user parents as this is a gap in the services. I am looking forward to celebrating in style on 7th October 2011. Well done DPUK! PS Recently my sister gave birth to a baby boy, Fraser. I was with her and learnt a lot. I also now respect DPUK much more. You have my support, always” |
Saimina J Virmani Founding Solicitor/Member, Joseph Frasier Solicitor “Congratulations on Deaf Parenting UK’s 10 years of Success! It gives me great pleasure in offering our heartfelt congratulations on Deaf Parenting UK celebrating its 10th Birthday! We are all so busy trying to reach our own destinations that very often we forget to stop to look back at what we have already achieved. With Deaf Parenting UK reaching this significant milestone, I believe that not only is this a time for you to feel proud of what you have accomplished, but it is also the time for people and organisations like ours to recognise and commend the very important work you do at grass roots level with deaf parents. Whilst there are many organisations which exist to help deaf people, Deaf Parenting UK is the only organisation which exists specifically to assist deaf parents. The events which you hold are great for bringing about community cohesion and interaction. The support and guidance you provide to parents is invaluable and provides parents with much needed resources proactively. It is known by all that there is already a huge burden on deaf parents, who no doubt feel isolated and lonely but I believe their journeys are made easier with the shoulder Deaf Parenting UK provides. In a very short space of time you have achieved a tremendous deal and your mere existence is vital to improving the lives of so many. We at Joseph Frasier Solicitors are very proud to be associated with your organisation and we are very excited about working together with you. We wish you great success. “ |
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Maxine Benson MBE Co-founder of Every Woman (Waiting for photo) “Congratulations on your tenth anniversary. In our experience, two great things happen when you build a community of like-minded people as Deaf Parenting UK has done. |
Lynn Chesterman Chief Executive of The Grandparents Association “The Grandparents’ Association recognises the work that Deaf Parenting UK carry out supporting deaf parents and that their work also supports grandparents and the wider family through their services. We congratulate Deaf Parenting UK on their 10th Anniversary and wish them every success with the special Awards event and for the years to come.” |
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