Barbie Doll With Down Syndrome Introduced for Kids and it's Giving Everyone Hope
News 18In a new step towards inclusivity, toy maker Mattel has introduced its first Barbie with Down’s syndrome. Another person mentioned, “Barbie has a doll with Down syndrome now, help your typical kids learn about addy in a fun and natural way so that by the time they meet addy or another extra special friend, they’re already familiar with her and inclusivity.” Here are a few tweets: #disabilityawareness Mattel just announced a Barbie with Down Syndrome and pink AFO braces! pic.twitter.com/Y7MBdFDxNd— MayBunny April 25, 2023 My sweet girl deserves all the representation and inclusion, having a Barbie doll with Down syndrome in the homes of kids that otherwise wouldn’t be exposed to ds feels like such a big deal pic.twitter.com/7DbolU2j0x— Vegan Banana Lady April 25, 2023 Thank you @Barbie and @Mattel for creating a Barbie with Down Syndrome!!! These are some very, very happy kids.. pic.twitter.com/JjcUC0W3wG — Lazarus Long April 26, 2023 Meanwhile, Lisa McKnight, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Barbie & Dolls, Mattel, in a statement said, “Our goal is to enable all children to see themselves in Barbie, while also encouraging children to play with dolls who do not look like themselves.” Read all the Latest News here