Here's What Rose Ayling-Ellis' New Barbie Means To Deaf People

19 August 2022 by Marcus Gordon

Inclusion

Now Eastenders star Rose Ayling-Ellis is the latest celebrity to team up with the brand, launching the first Barbie who has behind-the-ear hearing aids.

Ayling-Ellis, 27, the first deaf contestant to compete in and win Strictly Come Dancing in 2021 said of the launch: “It’s so important for children to be able to see themselves represented in the toys they play with.”

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/barbie-deaf-doll-rose-ayling-ellis_uk_62fcca22e4b0f48a0202d809

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Sabra Brock @ 2022.08.20 10:47 PM
Interesting idea

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