In Canada, "the average lifespan of someone with Down syndrome is about 60 years old," said Dr. Brian Skotko, senior author ...

Kayla McKeon, manager of grassoots advocacy with the U.S. National Down Syndrome Society, holds up the first Barbie with Down syndrome, which she helped design in collaboration with Mattel.

Mattel collaborated with the National Down Syndrome Society to create the Barbie and “ensure the doll accurately represents a person with Down syndrome,” the company said. (Mattel, Inc. AP ...

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NDSS creates resources to support individuals with Down syndrome, their families and caregivers across the lifespan and hosts community events throughout the country including the National Buddy ...

Barbie's new doll representing a person with Down syndrome is part of Mattel's 2023 Fashionistas line, which is aimed at increasing diversity and inclusivity The Associated Press ...

Barbie worked closely with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) in the US in order to develop the doll, which features a new face and body sculpt that’s more illustrative of women with the ...

Mattel says it worked closely with the National Down Syndrome Society to ensure the doll was accurately made. (Courtesy: Mattel) Toy company Mattel has debuted its first Barbie doll representing a ...

Mattel collaborated with the National Down Syndrome Society to create the Barbie and “ensure the doll accurately represents a person with Down syndrome,” the company said. (Mattel, Inc. AP ...