Barbie's First Doll with Down Syndrome Designed by Syracuse Woman and Unveiled by Mattel

Kayla McKeon, a spokesperson for the National Down Syndrome Society, helped design Barbie's first doll with Down syndrome, which was unveiled on "Good Morning America" on Tuesday. The doll is part of the Barbie Fashionista line, which includes a variety of skin tones, eye colors, hair colors and textures, body types, disabilities, and fashions. The new doll features unique accessories like foot orthotics and a pink necklace with three arrows, which symbolize Down syndrome. The release of the doll is being celebrated as a step towards greater representation and inclusion for people with disabilities.