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In early May, Gerber announced the winner of their 2022 photo search: baby Isa. Isa, who was born without a femur or fibula, is the first Gerber Baby with a limb difference. Isa’s mother, Meredith, said in Gerber’s press release, “We hope Isa’s story can bring more awareness for limb differences and create greater inclusion [...]

In anticipation of the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, Mattel released a new collection of Barbie dolls featuring — among other Barbie winter sports stars — a para skiing doll.  The doll, who sits on adaptive skis and comes with a championship medal toy, is the sole representation of disability in the latest Barbie collection.  [...]

Growing up, every school year started the same. There were inevitably a new set of kids who came in, and eventually the same question always came up: “What are those things in your ears?” We were kids, I don’t blame them — I would have been curious, too. It used to annoy me, but over [...]

My eyes are bad, and I’m pretty sure I’m seeing double. Disability representation in media and material things is a big step towards disability inclusion. Way to go, Mattel, for making this beautiful Barbie and helping her roll onto store shelves. With her sleek, jewel-toned chair, this fashionista is joining in the important imaginative play [...]

Don’t get me wrong, I’ll be the first to say that I feel some people draw out every unfair part of society and want an American Girl doll to be available with every single combination of conditions possible. I understand that is not feasible, and I get why. On the other hand, Mattel made a Barbie [...]

I’ve been called “Wheelchair Barbie” more than a few times. We share the same sparkly pink wheelchair, blonde hair, and affinity for pink accessories. Putting clothes on me is even kind of like dressing up Barbie — a difficult task with stiff, unbending limbs. I’ve always embraced the nickname. Of all the things people could [...]