[NFB-Seniors-Discussion] Blind Barbie is here!!!

[robertleslienewman at gmail.com]

E.) Blind Barbie And Assistive Technology For Visual Impairment |
Veroniiiica.com | July 23, 2024


On July 23, 2024, Mattel released Barbie Fashionista Doll 228, also known as
"Blind Barbie," developed with guidance from the American Foundation for the
Blind and the Royal National Institute of Blind People. As a cane user with
low vision who loves wearing colorful outfits, I was excited to purchase a
Barbie that can serve as a valuable introduction to learning about the
spectrum of blindness/visual impairment in a fun way. Here is a list of ways
that Blind Barbie showcases how to design for visual impairment and examples
of assistive technology that she might use.

 

 

Respectfully yours,

Robert Leslie Newman

NFBN Senior Division, President

 

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