You guys, Mattel is hitting milestones I never thought I'd see.
It's Disability Pride Month, so they just introduced the world's first Blind Barbie (complete with cane), along with another first: Black Barbie with Down Syndrome.
Let's hear about Blind Barbie first:
In a continued effort to ensure their dolls represent the world's kids, Barbie has introduced its first ever blind doll.
In a partnership with the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), the newest doll will include accessories such as a white and red cane with an identifiable marshmallow tip, sunglasses, textured and vibrant fabric colors and there will be braille writing on the packaging to help blind and low-vision individuals open the box more easily, according to Barbie.
The doll was designed with an eye gaze ‘facing slightly up and out to accurately reflect the sometimes-distinct eye gaze of a blind individual.'
There she is:
Next up, Black Barbie with Down Syndrome:
Just as it was counseled back in 2023 with the introduction of its first-ever Down syndrome doll, Barbie once again consulted with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to create its newest addition …
The newest doll will come with a braided hair texture, pink eyeglasses and clothes with meaningful symbols to represent Down syndrome awareness.
Here's Black Barbie with Down Syndrome:
Mattel, you're making us proud!
These super-inclusive dolls were released earlier in the week, and both retail at $10.99, so get 'em while they're still on the shelves!!
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