Barbie worked with the National Down Syndrome Society to bring the doll to life. Barbie is marking a new first in the doll's 64-year history. On Tuesday, Mattel unveiled the first-ever Barbie doll ...

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On Tuesday, July 8, Mattel announced that Barbie will be releasing its first-ever doll with type 1 diabetes. This new doll reflects Barbie’s values, especially its commitment to representation.

On July 22, two new Barbies are being brought to life at Mattel: a blind Barbie and a Black Barbie with Down syndrome. Both of these dolls join the Fashionista line and help Mattel further its ...

A year after introducing its first doll with Down syndrome, Barbie will add another doll with the chromosomal disorder and debut a blind Barbie. Mattel, which makes the dolls, said it is offering a ...