Her 10-year-old daughter Audrey, who has the genetic condition, loves playing Barbie.
“She’s never asked why Barbie doesn’t look like her," Diaz said."She’ll play with the doll no matter what. But when I showed her a video about the doll she was like, ‘I want one for my birthday.’” Diaz also is the education director of the Down Syndrome Association of South Texas and was busy with meetings on Tuesday. So when she finally got a chance to go on Amazon to buy the doll, they were sold out.Down syndrome advocates such as Diaz applauded the new Barbie, saying it will help increase awareness of the condition and help those with the condition feel represented.
“People with Down syndrome have the same hopes and dreams as anyone else,” said Brian Lopez, executive director of the local association. “It’s important to get the message across that they’re not any different than anyone else. They may need some extra support, but we all need extra support every now and then.
The new doll, developed with the National Down Syndrome Society, exhibits smaller facial features, is shorter in stature and has a single crease in her palm, conditions common in those with Down syndrome. Her outfit also sends message of inclusivity and acceptance. The blue-and-yellow dress she wears, for example, incorporates images of butterflies, a symbol and colors associated with Down syndrome awareness.
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