[NFBWV-Talk] just curious how you all feel about an email I'm going to forward to the list

[A C MCGHEE]

I shall  take a different view of the blind Barbie. I wear clothes with elastic waistbands, not because I can't handle a button or a snap, but because they are more comfortable, especially when moving about. Remember that all blind people aren't alike and the only way we can all be represented properly is to make an entire family of dolls. There are both negative and positive aspects in any representation. For example, is there a Barbie with zits, or one with buck teeth? Have they made a druggie Barbie with needle marks, scabs and sores? Sometimes I think we are too sensitive. Remember that these are toys and any teaching moment is better than getting everything right. By being critical of what the developers were trying to accomplish, are we no better than the people we are opposing? I'm just expressing another opinion.

On Jul 24, 2024 11:33 AM, Michelle McKeller via NFBWV-Talk <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> I like the concept but not the finished product. I agree about the fact that it makes us as blind people look like we can't choose our own clothes and be well put together. I believe like you that she needs to have regular clothes and not be looking up and outward. I think she should have her own accessories like a cane and a dog guide in harness showing that we don't all use the same mobility aids. This just doesn't portray us in the best light. I will not be purchasing one either. 
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> That would make for a very interesting discussion!!  Also, the cane is really short, not anything like the one I use 
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> On Wed, Jul 24, 2024 at 10:55 AM Karen Swauger via NFBWV-Talk < nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote: 
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> > I am going to forward an email to the list, and I'm just wondering how 
> > others feel about it. I thought since this was was a discussion group 
> > this might be something to talk about. I'm going to forward an email 
> > concerning the new inclusive Barbie doll who is blind. the wording of this upsets me. 
> > if they wanted to make a regular Barbie doll with a Mobility cane I 
> > wouldn't have a problem with that. I wouldn't buy one, but that's not 
> > the point. this description says that this Barbie has clothes with 
> > contrasting closures and enlarged buttonholes and elastic waist skirt 
> > making the clothes easy to take on and off. to me, that makes it look 
> > like we can't dress ourselves in everyday clothes. then it says that 
> > the Barbies eyes are staring upward and outward or something like most 
> > blind people look. not all blind people have eyes that look like that! 
> > why could they not have just made a normal Barbie doll and giving her 
> > a cane. anyway, I will forward the email and see what everyone else thinks. 
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