4 dolls with red and yellow tulips in the background. Left to right: Petite, Black Barbie with big, black afro. Doll has the skin condition, vitiligo and is wearing a yellow and pink vertical striped dress with yellow flats. The doll is smiling. Next to her is taller, Latina Barbie with brown hair and tan skin tone who is wearing an insulin pump because she has Type 1 Diabetes. She has on heart-shaped blue sunglasses with a blue polka dot 2-piece dress. She has a pink insulin pump and is carrying a pink glucose monitor in her blue handbag; she has matching blue boots. In the middle is a Barbie with autism--she has a dark skin tone and long, black hair and is wearing a purple and white vertical striped dress with lavender flats. She has on pink noise-cancelling headphones, is carrying an AAC tablet and has a hot pink fidget spinner flower on one hand. The third Barbie is Asian with long black hair, big black eyes, fair skin and a pink prosthetic leg. She has a lavender print floral dress, is carrying a baby pink purse and wearing glittery, pink sunglasses on top of her head. The fourth Barbie is petite and curvy--she is Caucasian and has Down Syndrome. She is wearing a yellow and blue floral print dress with pink AFO braces on her legs. She has on white shoes and grey tinted sunglasses on top of her long, blonde hair.

The same 4 Barbies with red and yellow tulips in the background but this time the Barbie with pink prosthetic leg is sitting in a hot pink Kartell chair that is shaped like a disc.

Happy Easter from Mini-me Barbie and friends! #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky Left to right: Penny, Danica, Penelope, Mini-me Barbie and Lily have vitiligo, Type 1 Diabetes, autism, a mobility disability and Down Syndrome, respectively. They are taking pictures with red and yellow tulips.

Picture of 10 Barbies of various races, sizes and heights all at a birthday party--all dolls have various disabilities visible and invisible. They are surrounded by balloons and a banner that says 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY." Center Barbie has a pink prosthetic leg and is Asian. She is wearing yellow satin top and skirt; she is the celebrant so she is carrying pink, green, red balloons and strawberry ice cream in a cone. From left to right: Black Barbie with natural hair in wheelchair with pink accents, Barbie with autism with long black hair in Hello Kitty outfit--uses AAC device, fidget spinner, noise cancelling headphones. 3rd: Barbie with Type 1 Diabetes wearing insulin pump in blue polka dot dress. Blind Barbie with UV sunglasses and walking stick sitting down; she has sandy brown hair and tanned skin tone. Middle Barbie celebrant. Then, short, curvy blonde Barbie with Down Syndrome in red dress. Curvy, short African American Barbie with Down Syndrome wearing pink eyeglasses and Care Bears outfit. Behind them is blonde Ken doll in blue suit. Next to them is petite Black Barbie with vitiligo wearing pink floral dress. In front of them are two Barbies sitting down; one is curvy Black Barbie with clear hearing aids wearing grey tweed blazer and denim skirt. Lastly on far right is tall Barbie with tan skin tone; she is bald and has alopecia. She is wearing a denim skirt, white shirt, and pleated pink and red skirt. She is carrying a yellow camera.

Happy Birthday, Barbie! Picture of Mini-me Barbie (center, yellow outfit) with my 9 other disabled Barbies. They have mobility disabilities, autism, diabetes, visual impairment, Down Syndrome, vitiligo, HOH/deaf / require hearing aids, and alopecia. #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky #Barbie

Two Barbies with birthday decor in background. One is Asian or Latina with long black hair, she has a pink prosthetic leg and is carrying multicolored balloons while wearing a bright satin yellow top with matching skirt. Barbie next to her is Latina and petite with brown hair and is wearing a yellow Japanese "Kawaii' outfit. She is giving Barbie on left a chocolate birthday cake with frosting. Both are smiling at the camera.

Asian or Latina Barbie wearing yellow satin outfit while carrying black cell phone and pink clutch purse. She is at a crowded New Kids on the Block Concert; in the background, NKOTB lead singer Jordan Knight is singing and holding a microphone.

Two Barbies-one is a petite African American with an afro wearing a fancy purple dress and the other is a disabled Asian Barbie in a satin yellow outfit. She has a pink prosthetic leg and long black hair. They are hugging and smiling. They are at a New Kids on the Block concert and NKOTB singer, Joey McIntyre is performing in a big box that is lit up behind them.

Two Barbies crossing the street. Behind them are giant red ruby slippers and a sign that says "Wizard of Oz." They are about to enter the Sphere and are talking to each other. Left side Barbie is Asian with long black hair, a pink prosthetic leg and she is wearing a blue dress with pink hearts. Barbie on right is African American and curvy with long dark brown hair; she has dark brown eyes and is wearing a pink print outfit with ribbons.

Mini-me celebrated her birthday with family -- balloons; I always love balloons and Mexican paletas. Last week, we were in Vegas with my cousins at New Kids on the Block concert and we also saw Wizard of Oz at the Sphere. #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

Two Asian Barbies at a concert arena. Stage behind them says "The Right Stuff." Left side Barbie has long black hair, silver sunglasses and is wearing a light pink sequins suit. Right Barbie is petite and has her black hair in a 60's style ponytail and is wearing a silver sequined suit. They look like they are talking to each other.

Picture of band New Kids on the Block on stage in Las Vegas. Behind them are green pyrotechnics. Fans in the front row have their hands in the air. Banda has 5 White men. They are wearing black except lead singer, Jordan Knight, in front who is wearing a black tank top and white jacket pulled down his arms.

Mini-me Barbie before the New Kids on the Block show tonight in Las Vegas. My cousins had the idea to go to celebrate me finishing grad school and my upcoming birthday. They were fabulous. #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

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Picture of curvy African American Barbie in pink on pink outfit with ribbons print and a pink ribbon in her dark, long brown hair at an airport that is grey and white. She is carrying a tiny pink purse and staring ahead. There are people checking in their luggage behind her.

Two Barbies with disabilities at O'Hare's United Airlines Terminal. Behind them is a wall of changing colors-ranging from light yellow to orange tiles. Left side Barbie is Asian with long black hair and a pink prosthetic leg. She is wearing a blue dress with pink hearts and talking to the Barbie on the right who is curvy and African American. She has clear hearing aids and is wearing a pink ribbon in her long, brown hair. She is also wearing a pink on pink print outfit and carrying a small, pink purse.

This is one of my new girls - she has clear hearing aids and is stylish in her pink on pink outfit. I call her Iris. #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

Picture of autistic Barbie with hot pink locker behind her. She has shiny black hair and a tan skin tone; she is wearing noise cancelling headphones, wearing a hot pink fidget toy in one hand, and carrying an AAC tablet in the other. Her shirt says Hello Kitty in different colored bubble letters and is pastel pink. Her skirt has Hello Kitty's face in different colors: red, orange, yellow, green, purple and blue. Behind her the locker has a flag in blue and orange that says "Go Team!" A stack of yellow vintage Nancy Drew books is near her head. At the bottom is a pastel blue backpack.

Three Barbies with a hot pink school locker behind them. Barbie on the left is Asian and disabled; she has a pink prosthetic leg and is wearing a pastel blue dress with pink hearts. Barbie on the right is petite, African American and has a black afro. She has vitiligo - brown skin with white spots on her face, neck, and arms. She is wearing a pink off the shoulder dress with roses on it and pink flats. In the middle, is an autistic Barbie of average height. She has shiny black hair and a tan skin tone; she is wearing noise cancelling headphones, wearing a hot pink fidget toy in one hand, and carrying an AAC tablet in the other. Her shirt says Hello Kitty in different colored bubble letters and is pastel pink. Her skirt has Hello Kitty's face in different colors: red, orange, yellow, green, purple and blue. Behind her the locker has a flag in blue and orange that says "Go Team!" A stack of yellow vintage Nancy Drew books is near her head. At the bottom is a pastel blue backpack.

Three Barbies with a hot pink school locker behind them. Barbie on the left is Asian and disabled; she has a pink prosthetic leg and is wearing a pastel blue dress with pink hearts. Barbie on the right is Hispanic and petite. She has long brown hair and is wearing a yellow, denim cropped jacket over a shirt of a Japanese cartoon cat. She has a white denim skirt with fruits on it. She is wearing high rainbow socks and yellow platforms. She is carrying a pink purse and iPad. Both dolls are looking at the middle doll who is of average height and has shiny black hair, tan skin tone. Doll has pink noise-cancelling headphones, a fidget toy and is carrying a pink AAC tablet. Her pink shirt says "Hello Kitty" in bright colors. Her skirt is white with faces of Hello Kitty printed in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. She is staring straight ahead.

I finally got the new autistic Barbie! Mini-me Barbie and the other girls welcomed her today. I am still not sure what to name her... #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

#dolls #dollsky #barbiesky #blackdolls #browndolls #diversedolls #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

Picture of Asian Barbie wearing fancy 1960s style three piece suit with the Arc de Triomphe in the background. There is a traffic light and lots of cars and people crossing the street. Barbie has long black hair under a red cap with a red scarf. She has big black eyes and red lipstick with silver earrings. She is wearing a red jacket with three buttons and faux fur trim at the collar and cuffs. She is also wearing a red pencil skirt as she crosses the street and looks into the camera. She has a gold bangle on her left wrist.

Mini-me Barbie at the Arc de Triomphe. Paris. #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

Petite Black Barbie with black haired afro wearing little black dress with criss-cross halter neckline. She has vitiligo--brown skin with white patches. Barbie is smiling; she has brown eyes and pink lips. Behidn her is the Sorbonne in Paris--a famous school. It's a bright sunny day with green leafy trees on both sides of the Barbie. There is a cafe with red awning on the right side.

Penny at the Sorbonne. #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

Two Barbies walking down the aisle while talking to each other at Notre Dame. The left side Barbie is Asian with long black hair, big black eyes and has a pink prosthetic leg. She is wearing silver earrings, a gold bangle and carrying a hot pink clutch purse. She is wearing an A-line sky-blue dress with pink and red hearts. She is average height. Next to her is a shorter, Caucasian Barbie with big red voluminous hair and blue eyes. She is wearing an A-line dress too but it is white with a pink and red geometric print. Her straps say "Forever 21." The White Barbie is carrying a white handbag with gold accents.

Mini-me Barbie and Scarlett visited Notre Dame. #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

Picture of disabled tall Black Barbie in a wheelchair with Eiffel Tower in background. She has smooth skin, big Black afro, black eyes, and golden hoop earrings. She is wearing a maxi dress with an asymmetrical shoulder--the colors are tan, brown, turquoise, black, and forrest green. Her wheelchair seat is black but the wheels are silver with pink accents. Behind her the sun is rising like it's early in the morning. And the floor has tiles in black geometric print.

Monique at the Eiffel Tower rocking her earth toned maxi dress. #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

Image of 3 Barbies in Charlie's Angels pose. Middle Barbie is petite and African American with pink micro-braids and brown eyes. She is wearing a pink sequined jumpsuit, pink high heels and pink sunglasses. Her hands are in a praying pose. On the left is a tall Latina Barbie with sandy brown hair in a ponytail and green eyes. She is wearing a gold sequined jumpsuit and her arms are in a karate chop pose. On the right is an Asian Barbie with long black hair, big black eyes, and red lips. She is wearing a silver sequined jumpsuit with silver earrings, a gold bangle, glasses with silver rhinestones, and pink platforms. Her hands are posed like Charlie's Angels.

Image of 3 Barbies in Charlie's Angels pose on a blue background. Middle Barbie is petite and African American with pink micro-braids and brown eyes. She is wearing a pink sequined jumpsuit, pink high heels and pink sunglasses. Her hands are in a praying pose. On the left is a tall Latina Barbie with sandy brown hair in a ponytail and green eyes. She is wearing a gold sequined jumpsuit and her arms are in a karate chop pose. On the right is an Asian Barbie with long black hair, big black eyes, and red lips. She is wearing a silver sequined jumpsuit with silver earrings, a gold bangle, glasses with silver rhinestones, and pink platforms. Her hands are posed like Charlie's Angels. Beneath the three dolls is a box in black with white letters that read "Charlie's Angels".

Charlie's Angels pose! Happy New Year's from Mini-me Barbie and two of her friends, Sophia (gold jumpsuit) and Trina (pink one). #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

Picture of Asian/Latina looking woman with black hair, red Santa hat and green argyle sweater holding Asian/Latina Barbie that looks like her. Doll has long black hair, big black eyes, a sweater with green Christmas tree, yellow skirt, and a pink prosthetic leg with pink heels.

Picture of a Barbie doll with two nutcracker statues on either side. both statues have black hats with gold trim, and a red and yellow uniform with green pants. Barbie doll has long black hair, big black eyes, a sweater with green Christmas tree, yellow skirt, and a pink prosthetic leg with pink heels.

Picture of Asian/Latina looking Barbie doll coming forward; she has long black hair, big black eyes, a sweater with green Christmas tree, yellow skirt. She is wearing sunglasses with silver rhinestones. Behind her is a Christmas tree with gold ornaments, gifts wrapped in red and silver, a black couch, and a Christmas wreath.

Mini-me Barbie and I say, "Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night." #Fashionablyill #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

Picture of Asian Barbie with a Christmas tree in background at hotel lobby. Tree is large with red and white striped ornaments and red ribbons. Barbie has long black hair, big black eyes and is wearing a matching satin yellow top and yellow skirt. She has sunglasses on top of her head and silver earrings.

Picture of two fair-skinned Asian Barbies in front of Christmas tree with silver and gold decorations. Left side one is average height with long black hair, a pink prosthetic leg, and yellow satin dress. Right side Barbie is short with 1960's side swept ponytail, carrying black handbag with hot pink geometric print dress. She is smiling with bright red lipstick.

Mini-me Barbie just loves Christmas trees! #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

Two Asian Barbies posing with a Christmas tree in the background. Tree has gold ornaments and is large. There are also small green trees behind them. Left side Barbie is average height and fair skinned, has long black hair, big black eyes and is wearing a yellow satin top with matching skirt. Right side Barbie is tall with tan skin tone, short brown hair. She is wearing a hot pink blouse with puffy sleeves, teal pants and gold bangles with gold hoop earrings. Both are wearing sunglasses on top of their heads and smiling at the camera.

Mini-me Barbie and cousin Kit posing at Chicago's Ogilvie Train Station. #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

Picture of blonde, White Ken and Asian Barbie smiling with hot pink Christmas tree behind them. Tree has red and white candy canes on top. Ken has blue eyes and is wearing a matching cerulean blue puffer coat that says "BMR 1959." Barbie has long black hair, big black eyes, rhinestone sunglasses on top of her head. She is wearing a pink leather varsity jacket with white sleeves. There are blue satin cuffs, blue buttons and the Barbie cursive "B" in blue on her coat.

It's jacket /coat season in the Midwest. Ken debuts his new blue puffer jacket and Mini-me Barbie loves her pink leather varsity jacket. #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

Two Asian Barbies standing with their backs to each other. Behind them are Christmas trees with silver ornaments and green boxes of Frango chocolates. Left side Barbie has tan skinned one, brown hair and is tall. She is wearing a hot pink shirt, teal pants and gold bangles with gold earrings. Right side Barbie is average with fair skin, long black hair, big black eyes. She is wearing a satin yellow top, matching yellow skirt and carrying a hot pink clutch purse.

More Christmas decor! Kit and Mini-me Barbie are cousins in complementary colors. #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

Two Barbies standing front of a dark green entrance that has the number "111" at the top with bright red door and smiling. There are Christmas decorations behind them including red stars, green leaves, and giant round red ornaments. Barbie on left is average height, Asian and has pink prosthetic leg. She is wearing a satin yellow top with matching yellow skirt and has a pink prosthetic leg. She is carrying a pink clutch purse and talking to Barbie on the right who is tall and African American and curvy. The right side Barbie is smiling and wearing a fancy gold brocade dress with mint green highlights. She is carrying a matching gold purse and wearing small gold hoop earrings. Her hair is curly and tied back at the crown but long on both sides.

All decked out and ready for Christmas! Mini-me Barbie and her BFF. #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

Picture of two Barbies with big green Christmas tree behind them. Tree is lit with ornaments and a big box of Frango chocolates is behind them. Left side Barbie is petite and African American. she has a big black Afro and the skin condition, vitiligo. She has pink lips and is smiling in her shiny purple dress. She is carrying a silver YSL purse. Right side Barbie is average height and Asian. She has on rhinestone sunglasses, silver earrings, and long black hair. With big black eyes and pink slips, she is smiling at the camera. There is a gold band around her satin yellow skirt which matches her satin yellow top with a halter style neckline. She is carrying a hot pink clutch purse with her arm around the other Barbie.

Penny and mini-me Barbie with Frango /Macy's Christmas tree behind them. #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

Picture of disabled Asian Barbie with hot pink Christmas tree behind her. Tree has macaroon ornaments hanging from it. Next to tree is a giant column of green, red, orange, and purple macaroons. Barbie has long black hair, big black eyes, and pink lips. She has silver earrings and is wearing a bright yellow halter blouse with matching shiny yellow skirt. She is carrying a black cell phone in one hand and hot pink clutch purse in the other. She has a pink prosthetic leg and is walking forward, smiling at the camera.

Saturday was the first day of my winter break. After turning in her quarterly report for work at 9 am, mini-me Barbie slept almost all day. How wonderful not to have work or school the next two weeks... #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

Picture of disabled Asian Barbie standing next to pink locker that says "Barbie" in cursive. Behind her head are a row of yellow-covered vintage Nancy Drew books. She is wearing black sunglasses with white rhinestones, silver earrings, a black and teal geometric print dress, and black heels. She has a pink prosthetic leg and is carrying a black handbag. On the right side of the locker is a poster that says "UC Berkeley." Barbie is smiling at camera.

Mini-me Barbie tried on her new dress that a friend gave me. Geometric print in teal, black, and white. Close up of locker; you'll see row of miniature vintage Nancy Drew books including The Hidden Staircase. 20 more days left... #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

Update: Mini-me Barbie only has two assignments left (final which has written and video components) before last day of final semester (Dec 29) of grad school. She made a new friend (who is nameless/not sure what her name should be) who came by to offer moral support. #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

Picture of disabled Asian Barbie and Asian Ken standing next to pink locker that says "Barbie" in cursive logo. Barbie is looking up at him; Ken is very tall. She has big black eyes, long black hair, fair skin and a pink prosthetic leg. She is wearing a denim jacket, white shirt, and pink and red pleated skirt. Ken has thick brown hair in a pompadour. He has brown eyes and is wearing a black leather jacket, black shoes, dark denim blue jeans and a checkered blue shirt. He is carrying a Starbuck's bag and holding it our for Barbie who is carrying a cup of coffee.

River stopped by to bring caffeine and moral support. #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

Disabled Asian Barbie walking the red carpet in fancy blue dress. She has a pink prosthetic leg. White Ken doll with blonde hair has a camera out and is taking pictures of her.

Cheese... #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

Asian Barbie and Caucasian Ken in a sunny park with green trees. Barbie has long black hair and is wearing a 1960s-style red suit dress with fur trimming at the collar and sleeves. She has big black eyes. Pouty, red lips. Ken has blue eyes, blonde hair. He is wearing a 1960s style blue plaid blaer with blue skinny tie and black pants.

Disabled Asian Barbie is walking and smiling at the camera; she has a pink prosthetic leg. Barbie has long black hair and is wearing a 1960s-style linen, red suit dress with fur trimming at the collar and sleeves. She has big black eyes. Pouty, red lips. She is wearing red heels, silver earrings, a gold bangle on her right wrist. Barbie has a red hat with a long red scarf coming out of it.

Mini-me Barbie and Ken enjoyed the sun today. #DisabledBarbie #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

An disabled Asian Barbie and a disabled male doll (named River) on the red carpet. She has a pink prosthetic leg, long black hair and is wearing a purple brocade dress. He is embracing her. River is tall with brown hair in a pompadour in a white leather jacket with brown slacks. Barbie is smiling at the camera.

An disabled Asian Barbie and a disabled male doll (named River) holding hands on the red carpet and looking at each other. She has a pink prosthetic leg, long black hair, big black eyes, and is wearing a purple brocade dress. He towers over her. River is tall with brown hair, brown eyes in a pompadour in a white leather jacket with brown slacks. Barbie is smiling at the camera. River is looking at Barbie.

Mini-me asked River how his pompadour has been impossibly resilient for twenty years. #DisabledBarbies #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

Picture of blind barbie with a walking stick walking down a red carpet. She is tall, has tanned skin tone and hazel eyes. She has long brown hair, UV protection sunglasses and is wearing a salmon pink bandage dress. She is walking toward the camera in her lavender platforms while smiling.

Daphne came ready to slay in her salmon pink bandage dress while carrying her walking stick and UV protection glasses. #DisabledBarbies #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky

Two Barbies walking across a red carpet. Left side one is African American and tall and curvy. She is wearing a fancy gold brocade dress. Has light brown, curly hair, brown eyes, and a big smile. She is wearing gold sandals, golden earrings, and carrying a gold clutch purse. Right side Barbie is Asian, shorter, and disabled. She has long black hair, big black eyes and is wearing a purple brocade dress with a big bow near the top of her neck. She has silver earrings, silver sunglasses, and a gold bangle. She has a pink prosthetic leg. The dolls are smiling at each other.

Mini-me Barbie and the new girl are besties in brocade. On the red carpet...#DisabledBarbies #DisabledBarbiesOfBluesky

Picture of 5 Barbies with disabilities with a colorful candy shop in the background. Banner above them has red and white lollipops and says "Barbie" in pink cursive. From left to right: Tall Barbie with tan skin tone. She is blind and has UV sunglasses and a walking stick. She is wearing a satin, pink top with ruffled lavender skirt. Next to her: short Black Barbie with a black afro--she has vitiligo and is wearing a white tube dress. Next: Asian disabled Barbie with pink prosthetic leg wearing a purple, brocade dress. She has fair skin and long black hair. Middle Barbie is Black woman in a wheelchair. She has afro with a middle part, golden hoop earrings, a multicolor romper with hearts, and pink jelly shoes. Her wheelchair has pink accents and she has an orange wheelchair ramp. Next doll is Caucasian, short with blonde hair--she has a young face and Down Syndrome. She is wearing a Super Mario print dress and carrying a pink candy cane. Standing above her on a riser is a Black Barbie with Down Syndrome. She has a young face, long black braids, and pink eyeglasses. She is also carrying a pink candy cane. Behind them is a large red gumball machine.

Two short Barbies with Down Syndrome holding hands and smiling at the camera. Behind them is a colorful candy shop with balloons, milkshakes, a red gumball machine, and a banner that says "Barbie" in pink cursive. Left side Barbie is African American with long black braided hair and pink eye glasses. She is wearing a Care Bears dress. Right Barbie is Caucasian with silver sunglasses and blonde hair. She is wearing a Super Mario print dress and carrying a red hand bag. Both dolls are carrying hot pink candy canes in their left hands.

Squad goals! #DisabledBarbies #DisabledBarbiesOfBlueSky