Members phkrause Posted January 13 Members Posted January 13 Mattel adds an autistic Barbie to doll line devoted to showcasing diversity and inclusion NEW YORK (AP) — Mattel Inc. is introducing an autistic Barbie on Monday as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity, joining a collection that already includes Barbies with Down syndrome, a blind Barbie, a Barbie and a Ken with vitiligo, and other models the toymaker added to make its fashion dolls more inclusive. https://apnews.com/article/autistic-barbie-doll-9c33f493a04c4f52bb8d08026b6f5f53? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted January 15 Author Members Posted January 15 ? 1 for the road: New Barbie doll Photos: Mattel Barbie is launching its first autistic doll, developed with the autism community and designed to reflect sensory and communication differences, Axios' Kelly Tyko writes. The new Barbie went on sale yesterday with a suggested retail price of $11.87. It's for sale at Target, Walmart and Amazon. The company said the doll's design features include a slightly averted eye gaze and accessories like a fidget spinner and noise-canceling headphones. Read the announcement. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
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