Meet Sesame Street's newest Muppet: A disabled refugee named Ameera

Fast Company

Ameera is making her debut on Ahlan Simsim, the Sesame Street version that airs Middle East and North Africa. She'll also be part of another show that will be used globally. “We thought, let’s create a girl character who is really funny and loves to lead with comedy, and is wise in a lot of ways, and loves science and loves basketball,” says Scott Cameron, executive producer of international social impact at Sesame Workshop. “And let’s also represent all of the children around the world who may not see themselves on-screen who use mobility gear—in this case, Ameera uses a wheelchair and forearm crutches.”