Barbie releases doll with Down syndrome in push for inclusive figures | USA TODAY

Mattel partnered with the National Down Syndrome Society to create a Barbie doll with Down syndrome in an effort to release more inclusive figures. RELATED: London turns King Charles' coronation into big business https://bit.ly/41XcwUp The new doll is part of Barbie's 2023 Fashionista line, which the company describes as an "inclusive range" of dolls "designed to reflect the world kids see today." Previous dolls in Barbie's Fashionista lineup have included a doll with hearing aids, dolls who come with a wheelchair and ramp and a Barbie and Ken who have a skin condition called vitiligo. “Our goal is to enable all children to see themselves in Barbie, while also encouraging children to play with dolls who do not look like themselves," said Lisa McKnight, a Mattel executive vice president, in a press release. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2JLUY9K » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #Barbie #DownSyndrome #Inclusion