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‘A positive step forward’: Mattel launches first blind Barbie

Toymaker created the doll, which carries a cane, to create a ‘sense of belonging’ for children with vision impairment

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2024

“I’m Guilty”: People Check Their Own Biases Against Down Syndrome After Watching New Ad

"You assume that I can’t drink a margarita, so you don’t serve me a margarita, so I don’t drink a margarita." The post “I’m Guilty”: People Check Their Own Biases Against Down Syndrome After Watching New Ad first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Mar 18, 2024

Barbie maker launches first Down’s syndrome doll

The National Down Syndrome Society in the US helped to create the doll.

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Barbie unveils its first doll with Down’s syndrome

Barbie has launched the first Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome, championed by model Ellie Goldstein.

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome launched by Mattel

Firm partnered with US charity and medical experts to create part of ‘most diverse and inclusive doll line’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2023

Mattel unveils first-ever Barbie doll with Down's Syndrome in historic launch

Mattel has launched its first-ever Barbie doll with Down's Syndrome. To mark the launch, the iconic brand has teamed up on a campaign with British model Ellie Goldstein, who has the condition

Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2023

GPs urge change to ‘nonsensical’ rules for approving glucose monitors for diabetes patients

Exclusive: New scheme for subsidised monitoring devices stipulates only diabetes specialists can certify patient access

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2022