The head of the National Down Syndrome Society called the doll 'a huge step for representation.'
Tuesday’s unveiling of a Barbie with Down syndrome was a continuation of that years-long makeover.
“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,” Lisa McKnight, Mattel executive vice president in charge of the Barbie brand, said Tuesday inunderstanding and build a greater sense of empathy, leading to a more accepting world.
A medical professional reviewed the doll’s physical features to make sure they were correct, the society said. The new Barbie also wears orthotics, medical devices some children with Down syndrome use to support their feet and ankles. To ensure accuracy, the society provided Mattel with a box of orthotics as models.The doll also sports a dress in shades of yellow and blue, the colors used to raise awareness of Down syndrome. She wears a Barbie-pink necklace with a pendant ofMcKeon said she’s happy with the way the Barbie turned out.
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