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The search is on to find suitable candidates for the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Deaf Parenting UK.
The charity is celebrating its tenth anniversary and this special Award will recognise an outstanding individual who has achieved a great deal in his/her lifetime to greatly improve the quality of life of, and access for, deaf parents and families.
Nominations are open until 2 March 2012, when candidates will be whittled down to a short list of 12 which will then be voted on by the public. The winner will be announced in spring/summer 2012.
For full details and to nominate yourself or someone else for the Award, visit:
http://www.deafparent.org.uk/2011/10/the-search-for-a-lifetime-achieving-deaf-parent-award-2012/