man kneeling: dark skin tone
Unicode: 1F9CE 1F3FF 200D 2642
Description
A man with a white cane, indicating he is blind or visually impaired, shown with dark skin tone.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
minimally-qualified
Emotion:
Represents inclusivity, disability awareness, and the presence of people with disabilities.
Backstory
This emoji sequence is part of a broader effort to represent various people with disabilities. The base emoji 'Man with White Cane' (1F9CE) was introduced in Unicode 12.0 (2019). The skin tone modifier (1F3FF) was added to allow for diverse representation, and the ZWJ sequence with 'Male Sign' (200D 2642) specifically designates a male individual.
Usage Examples
- Discussing accessibility features: 'We need to ensure our app is inclusive for everyone 🦯🏿👨.'
- Raising awareness for visual impairment: 'Support organizations that help people with visual disabilities 🦯🏿👨.'
- Referring to someone who is visually impaired: 'He navigated the crowded street with his white cane 🦯🏿👨.'
- Inclusion in diverse group representations: 'Our team is committed to diversity and inclusion 👩🏽🦼 🧏🏾♀️ 🦯🏿👨.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often used in discussions about accessibility, disability rights, and diversity. Seen as a symbol of individuals with visual impairments.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture, emphasizing accessibility and support for people with disabilities. May also appear in public service announcements related to disability awareness.