Ali Lawrence
Ali Lawrence is a freelance writer who lives on the South Coast in Dorset. She has a BSC (Hons) in Psychology and is a qualified accountant, but she’s most passionate about her role as mummy to her two little miracles.
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As deaf dancer Rose Ayling-Ellis wins Strictly, we explore why hearing people need to help deaf people to be heard
The Strictly Come Dancing final 2021 was an historic moment in television, and it was especially significant for the deaf community. Deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis and her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice defied all expectations by winning the trophy on the night, and they deserved every inch of the glitterball!