Disabled teen who taught over 80,000 people sign language wins Pride of Birmingham Award

A 16-year-old boy from Birmingham, who helped to get more than 80,000 people learning British Sign Language over the last year, has won the ‘Stephen Sutton Inspiration Award’ at the 2021 Pride of Birmingham Awards. The Pride of Birmingham Awards celebrate the city’s unsung heroes, including those who have come to the fore during the…

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Saeed Ahmed has been named ‘Campaigner of the Year’ by Sense for sharing his family’s story of caring for his 21-year-old disabled son, Azhar Ahmed

Edgbaston dad Saeed Ahmed wins national charity ‘Campaigner of the Year’ award

Edgbaston father Saeed Ahmed has been named ‘Campaigner of the Year’ by a national disability charity for sharing his family’s story of caring for his 21-year-old disabled son, Azhar, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Saeed, 44, was recognised at the Sense Awards 2020 for supporting the charity’s #ForgottenFamilies campaign, which called on Government to reinstate services…

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Azhar Ahmed (left) at home in Edgbaston with his father Saeed Ahmed, along with other families working with charity Sense

Edgbaston family caring for disabled adult is one of many “forgotten” families during coronavirus pandemic

A Birmingham family from Edgbaston is one of many across the country struggling with the impact of taking on extra responsibilities caring for disabled adults during the coronavirus pandemic.  A new survey by a national disability charity has highlighted the plight of families in the UK caring for disabled adults at home during the pandemic, with 75% saying…

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