The National Down Syndrome Society, which collaborated with Mattel on the doll, says it's a "huge step forward for inclusion" Barbie is making history once again! Mattel on Tuesday announced the debut ...

April 25 (UPI) --Barbie is adding a new doll with Down syndrome to help more children see themselves in the popular doll and to teach "inclusion through play." Mattel announced the Down syndrome ...

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (WWJ) — Mattel is celebrating the launch of its new Barbie by partnering with the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. The new Barbie is an art therapist, the ...

The first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome was released by Mattel "to allow even more children to see themselves in Barbie," the company said. "We are proud to introduce a Barbie ...

American toy giant Mattel has announced the addition of a blind Barbie and a Black Barbie with Down Syndrome to its Fashionistas doll line. Fashionistas represents the brand’s most innovative and ...

Mattel on Tuesday introduced its first-ever version of the Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome. The new doll is part of Mattel Barbie Fashionistas line, which aims to offer kids more ...

Despite the overarching message of the Barbie movie, Barbie herself has faced protracted criticism over the years for the doll’s effects on the self-image of young girls. Barbie hasn’t been evolving ...

The iconic Barbie doll has taken another significant step toward inclusivity with the launch of its first doll representing someone living with type 1 diabetes. This groundbreaking addition to ...