"Mattel releases Barbie for the blind with cane and braille."

Since her 1959 debut by Mattel, Barbie has been a cherished playmate for millions of kids worldwide. Barbie, who is available in a variety of body shapes, skin tones, and other variations to better represent the diversity of the human race, is still a favorite toy for many kids. The inventor of the venerable doll has now made a huge stride towards inclusivity by releasing the first-ever blind Barbie doll in braille packaging. "Barbie" is written in braille on the package.

Collaborating with the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), Mattel made certain that the doll's every feature—from its design to its packaging—represents those who are blind or visually impaired. The doll has a distinctive eye stare that mimics the traits of many blind persons, working sunglasses, and a red and white cane.

The doll is wearing a purple tulle skirt and a pink satin T-shirt. The doll's top features loop fasteners linked to the back for convenient dressing and undressing, and the skirt has an elastic waistline.

In order to improve the doll's design and make sure these youngsters could play with it happily, the business also tested the doll on blind and low-vision children.

"Barbie is pleased to announce the first-ever Blind Barbie Fashionista doll, created in collaboration with AFB to accurately depict people who are blind or visually impaired. This doll has sunglasses, a marshmallow-tipped cane, and upward and outward gazing eyes. Textured materials heighten the sense of touch, while easily accessible Braille packaging and elbow articulation for comfortable cane use make fashion components more approachable.