The special needs dolls are used by the children where it resembles mostly the characters in the cartoons, comics, and everyday life. These new toys are becoming the norm in today’s society.
Even though are are so many types of dolls available in the market including cleft lip dolls, dolls in wheelchairs, and dolls with hearing aids. We must create all types of toys that represent children and people with disabilities because kids can get familiar with seeing themselves as a person just like their non-disabled peers.
Special Needs Doll Baby for Girls and Boys
Children’s Factory Inclusion Doll Equipment – Cane & Seeing Eye Dog
Build self-esteem and understanding of special needs in children of all abilities with this cane and seeing eye dog set. This set promotes empathy, confidence, and compassion. The Cane and Seeing Eye dog is a great way to have conversations about the importance of inclusivity in the classroom.
Etsy Special Needs Doll
Etsy is a great place for a lot of resources when helping design special needs dolls for children and teens. Just click the Etsy link and search for special needs dolls I promise you won’t be disappointed in their selection.
Becker’s Special Needs Equipment & 3 Doll Set
This special needs dolls set is great for Child care owners and Therapist who want to incorporate learning inside the classroom or in a therapy session. When including these types of toys through play children become comfortable and used to seeing themselves throughout everyday life.
Barbie Fashionista Doll with Wheelchair
- Barbie doll comes with a wheelchair that has rolling wheels and a working brake, plus a ramp that works with the Barbie Dreamhouse (sold separately).
- The doll also features 22 “joints” -in the neck, upper arms, elbows, wrists, torso, hips, upper legs, knees, and ankles -to play out all kinds of motion in and out of the wheelchair.
- She wears a rainbow-striped dress with white sneakers, a white fanny pack, and pink heart-shaped sunglasses.
- Makes a great gift for kids 3 years and older -they can play with style, play out stories, and discover Barbie.
Sophia’s Doll Wheelchair Set with Accessories for 18-inch Dolls Like American Girl Dolls
- 5 Piece Wheelchair Set with Accessories
- Doll Wheelchair, Foot Cast, Wrist Cast, Bandage Wrap, and 2 Crutches (Please note: assorted crutches in stock; some may be pink, others are silver)
- The large black wheels move forward and backward and the smaller front wheels move in all directions | The wheelchair folds up for easy storage | Has movable lock brakes, an armrest, a fold-able footrest, push handles, a backrest, a push rim | Casts open and close | Elastic bandage has hook and loops to secure it on your doll!
- Sophia’s products are compatible with American Girl dolls, My Life As dolls, Our Generation dolls, and more!
Barbie Ken Fashionista Doll with Wheelchair & Ramp Wearing
- Ken doll comes with a wheelchair that has rolling wheels and a working brake, plus a ramp that works with the Barbie Dreamhouse (sold separately).
- The doll also features 22 “joints” -in the neck, upper arms, elbows, wrists, torso, hips, upper legs, knees, and ankles – to play out all kinds of motion in and out of the wheelchair.
- He wears a white top with a blue and yellow tie-dye print, black shorts, white sneakers, and silvery sunglasses.
Barbie Fashionista Doll
with Vitiligo
- The latest line of Barbie Fashionistas dolls includes 7 body types, 9 skin tones, 7 eye colors, 11 hair colors, 12 hairstyles, and so many on-trend fashions and accessories!
- The Barbie doll has a more petite body than the original and has vitiligo areas on her face, neck, and hands.
- She wears a colorful striped dress with white sneakers and a fanny pack.
Get Ready Kids Friends with Disabilities Play Figures
- Helps children learn about disabilities, safety, and community through creative play.
- Multicultural creative learning toys suitable for block play, daycare, and preschool.
- Each piece is 5″ x 2″ x 2″
- For ages 18m+
Why Representation Matters?
I don’t think that I need to go into a whole Podcast story as to why representation matters to children with special needs or any other situation or issues that we are facing as a society. Showing children that they’re also included in the classroom, home, and society is a great way for them to feel confident and build up their self-esteem. For years we haven’t made people with disabilities inclusive in society, and have tried to cover up illnesses and mental disorders that surround us. But making toys and having assistive technology for people with disabilities is a step in the right direction.
