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American Girl Catalog Features 4-Year-Old Model with Down Syndrome: 'It's a Big Deal'
When the October American Girl ... dress as she held her baby doll close. But Ivy’s presence in the catalog marked a special moment, as the 4-year-old has Down syndrome.
Mattel introduces first blind Barbie, new Barbie with Down syndrome
The inclusive world of Barbie is expanding yet again — this time, with the first-ever blind Barbie doll and a Black Barbie ...
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Barbieland has new residents, as Mattel unveils first blind Barbie
The two new dolls were designed in collaboration with the American Foundation for the Blind and the National Down syndrome Society, a previous Mattel creative partner. The organizations consulted ...
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Mattel introduces first Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome as part of 2023 Fashionistas line
Toy company Mattel revealed its first Barbie doll representing a person with Down’s syndrome on Tuesday. Mattel collaborated with the US-based National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to create the ...
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Girl with Down's syndrome inspires new Lottie Doll
A six-year-old girl with Down's syndrome has inspired the creation of a new doll by a toy company. Rosie Kneen, from Ludgershall, Wiltshire, was chosen by Lottie Dolls as the model for its new ...