Barbie® Introduces the First Blind Barbie Fashionista Doll

Written by Amber Bobnar
Updated on July 24, 2024
Barbie® Introduces the First Blind Barbie Fashionista Doll

Mattel announced today the addition of a blind Barbie doll, created to allow even more children to find a doll that represents them and inspire all children to tell more stories through play.

Barbie partnered with the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) to ensure details of the blind Barbie doll and to accurately depict individuals with blindness or low vision. The doll comes with a white and red cane with an identifiable marshmallow tip and includes stylish and functional sunglasses. The Barbie doll also includes elbow articulations to ensure comfortable cane use.

Blind barbie with articulated elbows and white cane.

You can learn more about the Barbie and her accessories in the AFB press release or buy the new doll at Walmart.

Written by Amber Bobnar
Updated on July 24, 2024

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