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Fashion
Style
Architecture
Design
photo ZACHARY AYOTTE
Making
Limb
Differences
Visible
When a prenatal exam revealed to Anna Parker that her unborn daughter had a
congenital upper limb difference, she went in search of toys that her daughter could
relate to. But the artist and mom-to-be came up short, so she created Mayana and
Friends, a line of plush toys with limb differences. Like her child, each doll has its own
name, personality and unique limb difference. Launched in 2024 and now sold inter-
nationally, the toys also behave as educational tools in the medical system. The dolls
have earned praise from parents, educators and medical professionals alike. “It helps
them understand that differences aren’t something strange,” says Parker. “They’re
just a part of life.” –Brooklyn Hollinger
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