Woman is creating look-alike dolls for kids with disabilities and our hearts are melting
For a little child, a doll could mean more than just a toy. It is a friend and also a reason for them to smile.
An inspiring woman from Wisconsin thought that giving dolls can cheer up any child, especially the disabled who might think that being different is not a good thing. She wanted to make them see how truly special they are so she decided to make unique dolls who are look-alikes of their child owners!
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Amy Jandrisevits, a former social worker, does not want disabled children to think that they are different. They are, in fact, special in their own way and deserved to be loved like everyone else. So, she started a non-profit which she called “A Doll Like Me” and personally sew and design dolls that resemble the disabled children she gave them to.
People online found her initiative a genuine act of kindness and touching advocacy that deserves to be applauded.
Amy made dolls with designs that are patterned to the kids’ disabilities. She made sure that all special features are considered, even those that hide beneath the children’s clothes. She meticulously sews and stitches all dolls and made sure that the kids will truly be happy about seeing a plushy toy just as special and beautiful as they are.
Every kid can feel loved and included just by looking at their plushy dolls’ faces
According to Today, Amy made her first Doll Like Me around 5 years ago when her friend’s child, who’s transgender, was transitioning. When the friend posted the image online, people started asking Amy if she could make one for their kids too.
“It is a really hard sell to tell a kid, ‘You are perfect the way you are,’ and to build self-esteem that way but never offer them anything that looks like them,” she said. “We are going to change the story.”
Are you with Amy in her incredibly inspiring initiative to make disabled kids happier? You may view her work on her Facebook page “A Doll Like Me” and find out how you can donate on her GoFundMe page.
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Source:ronproject.com, today.com, boredpanda.com
