Many people who pay attention to the toys that are popular with children recognise that they are not always the most representative of the real world around us. Just taking a look at the Barbie doll, for example, shows that she is rather unrealistic as far as her size and appearance is concerned but one person is come up with an invention that is changing everything.
Nikolay Lamm has developed a doll accessory that is finding its way into the playtime experiences of many children. He created a wheelchair accessory that is used with fashion dolls, including Lammily dolls, Barbie, Disney princess and monster high dolls. He feels that they represent the world more fully around us and gives children the opportunity to have a real-world perception of things, rather than seeing something unrealistic in the toys they play with.
What a child with disabilities sees their toy rolling around in their own wheelchair, it exposes them something that can be very positive for them. It helps them with positive imagery and even can make a difference in the stigma that seems to surround individuals with disabilities, including those that are in a wheelchair.