Kayla McKeon

manager of grassroots advocacy for the National Down Syndrome Society

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Mattel recently unveiled the first Barbie with Down Syndrome. The doll is part of the fashionista collection that’s designed to be more inclusive.

Special Olympian Kayla McKeon on creating newest Barbie

Mattel recently unveiled the first Barbie with Down Syndrome. The doll is part of the fashionista collection that’s designed to be more inclusive.

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