The inclusive world of Barbie is expanding yet again — this time, with the first-ever blind Barbie doll and a Black Barbie with Down syndrome. Toy manufacturer Mattel announced the two new additions ...

Barbie was officially born on March 9, 1959, when she launched at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Mattel’s co-creator, Ruth Handler, became inspired to create a 3D doll that could inspire ...

Mattel partnered with the American Foundation for the Blind to ensure doll designs “accurately reflect the community they are designed to represent” As of today, more kids than ever will be able to ...

Eric Bridges, CEO of American Foundation for the Blind, tells PEOPLE that the new Barbie "can help get blindness out into society in a way that is accurate and attention-getting" Mattel Barbie is ...