man kneeling: light skin tone
Unicode: 1F9CE 1F3FB 200D 2642
Description
A man with a white cane, a dark-haired figure wearing a brown jacket over a green shirt, light-colored pants, and a white cane. His skin is light-toned. This emoji represents a person who is visually impaired and uses a white cane for mobility and identification.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
minimally-qualified
Emotion:
This emoji primarily conveys identification and representation rather than an emotion. It signifies awareness, inclusivity, and the recognition of visually impaired individuals.
Backstory
This emoji sequence combines 'Person with White Cane' (1F9CE) with a skin tone modifier (1F3FB) and the male sign (200D 2642 FE0F) to specify gender. The base emoji (Person with White Cane) was approved as part of Unicode 12.0 in 2019 and added to Emoji 12.0 in 2019, reflecting efforts to increase representation for people with disabilities in digital communication.
Usage Examples
- To represent accessibility features: 'The new building has ramps for people with white canes 👨🏻🦯.'
- In discussions about visual impairment: 'He shared his experiences as a person with a white cane 👨🏻🦯.'
- To promote inclusivity: 'We support the rights and needs of all individuals, including people with white canes 👨🏻🦯.'
Cultural Differences
Global:
Universally recognized as a symbol for visually impaired people and accessibility.