ADA Supreme

07/30/2023

SHARE A SMILE BECKY BARBIE…

NOT ADA♿️ APPROVED

Share a Smile Becky, who used a wheelchair, was introduced in 1997. In many ways it was a welcome move to be more inclusive in the types of women represented, but apparently Mattel hadn't reviewed the Americans with Disabilities Act; customers soon discovered Becky's chair didn't fit through the door of the Dreamhouse.
"We are looking at the accessibility of all Barbie accessories," Mattel's then-spokesperson Lisa McKendall assured The Washington Post at the time.
Alas, looking into the matter was all they did. Mattel realized redesigning all the Barbie play sets to accommodate Becky would have been involved and costly.
Instead, they opted to discontinue Becky a decade after her launch.
FWIW: As part of the 2019
Fashionistas line, Mattel did release new dolls that use wheelchairs (as well as ones with prosthetic limbs) and included ramps to make the Dreamhouse accessible.

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08/11/2020

CALL TO ACTION!

This pandemic has ravaged the disability community. According to the CDC, 90% of hospitalizations from COVID-19 are people with underlying conditions. Additionally, more than 20% of workers with disabilities have lost their jobs. Virtual workplaces and distance learning are becoming the standard. People with disabilities should be included in these solutions! We need safe access to education, jobs, healthcare and housing. Your life and voice matter! Reach out to your elected officials and ask them, "What are you doing specifically to help people with disabilities during this crisis?" Be sure to include a brief account of your experience.

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The show must go on…

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03/04/2020

https://www.facebook.com/211939626426/posts/10157901895021427/?d=n

Madison de Rozario has been announced as Barbie's 2020 "Shero" Doll, following the likes of Bindi Irwin, Ita Buttrose and over 50 other incredible role models in their field who have been immortalised in one-of-a-kind, figurine form to inspire limitless potential in every young girl.