"It's important to see this representation because it normalizes disability and breaks down stereotypes," mom Katrina Płaczek told Newsweek.

Having this doll launched alongside the new Barbie doll with Blindness marks another important step in expanding ...

Some campaigners called for Barbie to represent a more realistic body image, while some people with disabilities said the dolls were not relatable. In 2016 Mattel released Curvy Barbie ...

Barbie has recently brought out dolls with disabilities, prosthetic limbs, and one with Down's Syndrome. The "classic, traditional Barbie" is less than half of the business now, says Kreiz.

A new exhibition honors Barbie, as the brand celebrates 65 years. Over 250 dolls are on view, alongside a giant pink corvette ...

In recent years, the Barbie brand has further expanded and diversified greatly by offering dolls with different body types, careers and physical disabilities. “It’s a beautiful legacy story ...

physical ability and disabilities and more," the company said. Mattel said the market has reacted with excitement towards the Barbie Diwali Doll with high profile individuals from the Indian ...