Dolls with Disabilities
Kids need dolls and toys that resemble them. Sure, it’s great to have toys that you aspire to be, like an astronaut or scientist. But if every astronaut or scientist you see is an able-bodied white male, it changes the way a child thinks. If a child is disabled, they need disabled dolls and toys.
This is an older post that used to be called Dolls with Special Needs, but I am moving away from using the phrase Special Needs.
It’s so important for kids to see toys and dolls with disabilities. To have them play in their imaginary world and do things normalizes it for real life. Here are more than 25 dolls and action figures with disabilities.
I’ve also included accessories for toys and action figures you might already have, plus where to buy them. These disabled dolls and action figures are not always easy to find.
Admittedly, disabled dolls and dolls with wheelchairs were much easier to find in a female version than a male. But, still, I was excited to find one WWE wheelchair set, so disability toys for boys are out there!
- Helps children learn about disabilities, safety and community through creative play.
- Multicultural creative learning toys suitable for block play, day care and preschool.
- Each piece is 5" x 2" x 2"
- For ages 18m+
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- SPECIAL NEEDS: Dolls represent variety of handicaps including missing a limb, using a wheelchair, using leg braces with crutches, and a person with a cane and a seeing-eye dog
- SAFE: Safe for children 6 months and up
- HIGH QUALITY: Made from durable soft plastic that's built to last
- SIZED RIGHT: Large size means they're just right for little hands to play with. Each doll measures 6.25-7 inches H
- MULTI-CULTURAL: 4 figures represent multiple ethnicities and genders
- Doll Wheelchair Set - Make sure your doll has a speedy recovery with this pink & purple wheelchair and healing set. Perfect to fit 18-inch dolls of all styles. Doll not included.
- Added Accessories - This set includes everything you need to allow your doll to rest and recover: (1) wheelchair, (1) pair of crutches, (1) bandage, (2) casts - one for arm and one for the lower leg.
- Easy Assembly & Storage - Comes fully assembled. Folds for compact storage and easy to take on the go Measures: 10.5 inches high.
- Great Gift Idea - This doll wheelchair set is a great pretend play item for preschoolers/ toddlers (3-5 years old), and makes the perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, and any other special occasion
- High Quality - All is made of top quality built to last for years of enjoyment.
- DOLL PLUSH PUPPY DOG SET: Includes a 6 1/2" plush puppy dog, collar, leash, food bowl, brush, toy ball, toy bone, puppy bed, and blanket all packaged into a cute decorative box
- EASY STORAGE: All of the pieces have a kid-sized design that's made for little hands and come in a keepsake box
- FUN PRETEND PLAY: Features bright colors to keep your child engaged while using their imagination
- MADE FOR 18" DOLLS: Perfectly styled to fit Sophia's dolls as well as most other 18" dolls from leading brands.
- KID-SIZED DIMENSIONS: Puppy measures 6 1/2 inches tall and 4 inches wide for easy storage
- DIVERSE FIGURE SET: Encourage open-mindedness and inclusivity through play with the diverse abilities friends figure set
- DURABLE: Solid vinyl construction stands up to daily use and will not be damaged if tossed, stomped on, chewed, or pounded
- EDUCATIONAL: Figure set adds inspiration and encourages social awareness to playtime
- SET OF 6: 6 figures with varying physical disabilities perfect for classrooms, daycares, or home play
- IDEAL SIZE: The tallest figure measures 5" tall, the perfect size for little ones to play with
- This line of 12 Barbie Fashionistas dolls includes 6 body types, 9 skin tones, 6 eye colors, 11 hair colors, 10 hairstyles and so many on-trend fashions and accessories!
- Barbie doll comes with a wheelchair and ramp.
- The chair's wheels really roll -kids can just give it a push to get it moving or set the brake to keep it in place.
- Barbie doll has 22 "joints" across her neck, upper arms, elbows, wrists, torso, hips, upper legs, knees AND ankles so she can comfortably sit and maneuver in her wheelchair.
- A white top with colorful stripes and cut-out sleeves paired with faded denim pants are right on trend, especially when accessorized with her silvery sunglasses, yellow watch and white sneakers.
Disability Awareness Dolls
American Girl–American Girl has a great assortment for kids. While I’ll admit that they are not cheap, they are super cute! You can buy a wheelchair, a walker, hearing aids and much more. If you keep scrolling down, you’ll see I have listed similar items at Toys R Us that are less expensive.
American Girl Wheelchair
Barbie– Barbie is finally getting it right and adding disabilities to the lineup.
Playmobil-There’s a movement out there called “Toys Like Me” and these folks got Playmobil to make some toys that look like our kids. Never doubt what motivated parents can do.
Build a Bear– Build a bear has hearing aids and a few other accessories that you can add on to their existing dolls/stuffed animals. For example here is the $2 Hearing Aid you can buy and put on any stuffed animal.
And they have a seizure helmet! A seizure helmet!
Flaghouse– Is a toy/educational games make that offers the following accessories for dolls: Wheelchair, Vinyl Glasses, Forearm Crutches, Leg Braces, Walker, Seeing Eye Dog and Cane, and Dark Vinyl Glasses.
Lakeshore-Another great retailer of educational stuff, stimmy toys, sensory…you name it. They have a decent selection of disabled toys and dolls, I’ve put them here because they are available on Amazon.
Lego– Lego City has some mini figures that use wheelchairs.
Toys R Us–Toys R Us has a whole line called Journey Girls. Journey Girls has cool accessories like a wheelchair and a T1 insulin kit for dolls. Journey Girls is the same concept as American Girl dolls, but much more affordable!
Ok, obviously TRU is out of business, but Journey Girls is available on Amazon.
Shadow Buddies-Shadow Buddies don’t look very realistic as far as the face and body, but they have everything! They have g-tube dolls, seizure helmets, prosthetics, surgery, and much more.
Star Wars-I’ve heard that you can buy Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader with their prosthetic arms, but I could not find them.
Ringside Collectibles-I was so pleased to find this WWE toy! Take a look! If your kids have the WWE action figures, they can get accessories for them.
Etsy shop- AFOs for dolls?! Yes, please!
Fisher Price-This item you will likely only find via resale on Amazon or Ebay, but it’s super cool. I have it up above in the Amazon ad.
Barbie-Mattel used to offer Barbie items, but they took a lot of heat when the Barbie wheelchair didn’t fit in the Barbie dreamhouse. Oops! You can still find dolls and accessories, but again, look to Ebay and Amazon.
Last but not least, here are more disabled dolls and toys to choose from.
- DIVERSE FIGURE SET: Encourage open-mindedness and inclusivity through play with the diverse abilities friends figure set
- DURABLE: Solid vinyl construction stands up to daily use and will not be damaged if tossed, stomped on, chewed, or pounded
- EDUCATIONAL: Figure set adds inspiration and encourages social awareness to playtime
- SET OF 6: 6 figures with varying physical disabilities perfect for classrooms, daycares, or home play
- IDEAL SIZE: The tallest figure measures 5" tall, the perfect size for little ones to play with
- Helps children learn about disabilities, safety and community through creative play.
- Multicultural creative learning toys suitable for block play, day care and preschool.
- Each piece is 5" x 2" x 2"
- For ages 18m+
- Chelsea doll and her friends inspire young imaginations to explore their world!
- This adorable Chelsea doll inspires new play possibilities with a wheelchair featuring realistic details and rolling wheels.
- A ramp allows for accessibility and realistic play, and a sticker sheet lets kids customize their doll's wheelchair and ramp!
- Chelsea doll wears a molded top with a fun puppy graphic and removable skirt with a sweet print, plus cool white sneakers and heart-shaped sunglasses.
- Barbie Chelsea dolls make great gifts for kids ages 3 years old and up. They can collect them all to inspire even more storytelling!
- The latest line of Barbie Fashionistas dolls includes different body types and a mix of skin tones, eye colors, hair colors, hairstyles and so many fashions inspired by the latest trends.
- 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 matching top and shorts with green tropical print, orange sneakers and a lemon-inspired fanny pack.
- Her long blonde hair is styled in loose waves for a trendy look.
- Memorial Gift - Looking for Childrens Gifts? Please check with this Plush Curly Girl Love Heart Doll, it is soft made with certificated fabric, the attached gift box will give a big surprise to her, what's more, it can also be used as a decorative piece in a child's nursery. Sweet gift for children's birthday, christmas, and other memorial days.
- Super Soft and Easy to Wash - This Plush girl doll comes in a beautiful color, filled in high quality polyester fibers, which guarantees extra durability. What's more, the doll can be machine washed in soft mode of washing machine.
- High Quality - Made of Environmental fabric. Which meets and passed CPSIA and CCPSA Standards. Meanwhile, it is toxic free and safe for your children.
- Perfect for Playing Whole Day - The weight of baby doll is only about 6 oz, which is perfect for your girl to hold it all day on her arm and hug it to sleep. The size of the crown princess doll is 16 Inches, it is the best size to catch it with one hand.
- Cuddly Appearance - The size of the doll is 16 inches, the Love Heart costume is so cute on it.
- The latest line of Barbie Fashionistas dolls includes different body types and a mix of skin tones, eye colors, hair colors, hairstyles and so many fashions inspired by the latest trends!
- Barbie doll has a smaller bust and wears a daisy print shift dress featuring an oversized collar. Pink boots finish the playful yet modern look.
- The doll also sports a cute brunette ponytail and wears behind-the-ear hearing aids.
- Designed with a zipper, the reusable vinyl bag is perfect for storing the doll or other Barbie fashions and accessories (sold separately) plus kids can customize it with their own art supplies, like stickers. So many ways to fill it and play!
- Makes a great gift for kids 3 years and older -- they can play with style, play out stories and discover Barbie!
- Designed to reflect the world kids see today, this diverse line of Barbie Fashionistas showcases bright and trendy styles that make for endless storytelling possibilities.
- Meet the first Barbie doll with Down syndrome! Barbie partnered with the National Down Syndrome Society to design a doll that celebrates this community.
- Meaningful symbols are incorporated throughout her outfit, like butterflies -which are a symbol of Down syndrome -and the blue and yellow color palette, which represents Down syndrome awareness.
- Her pink pendant necklace has three arrows to represent the third 21st chromosome that individuals with Down syndrome have, and they point outwards to represent rising up and moving forward.
- Barbie doll’s pink ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) match her outfit perfectly and support her as she walks, while her white sneakers have a zipper detail so kids can easily slip them on and off!
- Chelsea doll and her friends encourage imaginations to make new discoveries and dream up big adventures!
- The small doll has scoliosis, which is a curvature in the spine, and comes with a removable brace.
- She wears a removable pink dress with colorful print and white shoes and styles her long brunette hair with waves.
- Kids can collect all the Chelsea dolls for even more storytelling fun (each sold separately, subject to availability).
- With so many play possibilities, they make a great gift for kids ages 3 years and older.
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