deaf woman: light skin tone
Unicode: 1F9CF 1F3FB 200D 2640 FE0F
Description
A person with a white cane, indicating visual impairment, depicted as a woman with a light skin tone. The woman wears casual clothing and holds a white cane in front of her, suggesting mobility and independence.
Group:
People & Body > person-gesture
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents inclusivity, respect, and acknowledges visual impairment. It can evoke feelings of understanding, support, and recognition for people with disabilities.
Backstory
The 'Person with White Cane' emoji was introduced in Unicode 12.0 (2019) as part of a broader effort to improve representation and diversity within the emoji set, specifically to include people with disabilities. The 'Woman' variant and skin tone modifiers further enhance its specificity and inclusivity.
Usage Examples
- Promoting accessibility: 'Our venue is fully accessible for all, including those using a white cane. 👩🏻🦯'
- Raising awareness: 'Understanding the challenges faced by visually impaired individuals. 👩🏻🦯'
- Inclusive communication: 'Making sure all voices are heard and represented. 👩🏻🦯'
- Discussing assistive devices: 'The white cane is a crucial tool for independent mobility. 👩🏻🦯'
Cultural Differences
Global:
Universally recognized as a symbol for visually impaired individuals. Its usage promotes awareness and representation. No significant cultural differences in its core meaning.
Accessibility advocacy:
Often used in contexts related to accessibility rights, assistive technology, and disability inclusion initiatives.