Check out these accessories for dolls with disabilities. I especially like the tiny hearing aids and the guide dog. They’re available from Lakeshore Learning:
Lakeshore also offers this set of six differently abled figures, each about 5.5 inches tall, for $19.95:
Also from Lakeshore: Multicultural dolls dressed for school.
We carry lots of neat different ability doll accessories on our site: http://www.MulticulturalKids.com — we really think it’s important for all kids to be accepted the way they are. These toys are great for kids of all abilities; for those with the different ability, and for those without so that they are more accepting and comfortable when they come across children who are blind, in a wheelchair, etc.
Hi, love this site & it’s such a great idea. I was born missing my right hand & went to childrens hospitals to be fitted with a prosthesis every few years throughout my childhood & it was very scary. I’m designing a cloth doll missing her right hand & just thought that might be a great idea for kids missing limbs, & I saw a lot of those type of kids! These dolls could bring comfort as well as teaching kids they are just a “normal” as anyone else & can do anything anyone else can.
Lyn, that’s awesome. Let me know when your doll is finished; I’d love to share a photo here!
Thanks Leslie. I’d love to show you my doll. I’m currently trying to stuff it with one hand, which can be challenging but I’ll get it! lol I’m also a quilter & currently donating quilts to children’s homes. I have no kids & thought this would be my chance to help. I just wish kids knew how much they can accomplish when they try. Thanks for commenting back!