Can Toys Change The Way Disability Is Perceived?

it a car, or maybe an action figure, or perhaps it was a Barbie? Well, a lot of those toys are still around for your children to enjoy, but were those toys as perfect as we remember? In an effort to make kids toys better, one man has developed a new type of doll, and it’s meant to be inclusive.

Will Toys Change the Way Disability is Perceived?

Nickolay Lamm designed a new type of fashion doll called Lammily. These toys were designed to represent a what normal people look like, and have acquired the nickname “Normal Barbie.” So far the toys have been well received, but Lamm wasn’t done with simply providing the world with more human-like dolls.

To make this dolls even more accessible to children, Lamm is creating a wheelchair accessory for his line of dolls. He says that the wheelchair accessory will expose kids with disabilities to positive imagery and ableism. This will allow them to conquer the negative stigma’s that surround living with a disability.

To test his theory, Lamm took a prototype of the toy to a dance school for kids with disabilities. The toy received a warm welcome, and Lamm hopes the accessory can become a common addition to play time. Several years ago, Mattel—the makers of Barbie—released their own wheelchair accessory, but the toy was discontinued due to design issues. Lamm hopes his accessory can fill the gap left by that toy.

Do you think that a wheelchair accessory for toys is a good idea? Do you think something so simple could change the way America feels about disability? Share your thoughts with us on Facebook and Twitter. You can also learn more about issues in the disability community by reading our bMan with crucheslog and keeping up with your Tulsa disability attorneys.

Categories

    I didn't think there was a caring professional considerate attorney firm on the planet, but Troutman & Troutman proved me wrong. From the receptionist to the legal assistance to the attorney and more they were exceptional people.

    - Robert S.

    They did a fantastic job getting everything gathered up and getting the trial done as quickly as possible. Anytime I had a question they were patient and help me understand what was going on. Especially Christy and Charlie were great.

    - Michael M.

    Steve Troutman was able to get my short-term and long-term disability for me. Then Erin another lawyer for their firm got my Social security disability for me. Great people.

    - Billy S.

    Mr. Troutman walked me through the entire process. Heather was available each time I called, answered all my crazy questions, and helped me fill out forms along the way. I was never treated like I was wasting time.

    - Julia C.

    Erin and Keith were fabulous! They were compassionate, helpful, and very responsive! They made the process very smooth and painless every step of the way.

    - Valerie W.

We Are Here to Help 

Free & Confidential Consultations
  • Please enter your first name.
  • Please enter your last name.
  • Please enter your phone number.
    This isn't a valid phone number.
  • Please enter your email address.
    This isn't a valid email address.
  • Please make a selection.
  • Please enter a message.