I’m profoundly deaf, and over the past 13 weeks I’ve been blown away – both as a dancer and an advocate for deaf rights
I’m absolutely thrilled that Rose Ayling-Ellis has won Strictly Come Dancing – it’s a landmark moment for the deaf community. I am so proud of her.
When I first heard about her appearing on the BBC’s Saturday night dance contest, I was unprepared for what an impact she would have – on me and the general population, both as a dancer and as an advocate for deaf rights. It’s amazing to see somebody like me dancing on national TV.
Annie Harris is an advocacy officer for RNID and teaches BSL
