👨🦽➡
man in manual wheelchair facing right
Unicode: 1F468 200D 1F9BD 200D 27A1
Description
A man wearing a prosthetic leg, moving to the right with an arrow.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
minimally-qualified
Emotion:
Represents accessibility, forward movement, progress, or a focus on individuals with prosthetic limbs.
Backstory
This emoji is a ZWJ sequence combining 'Man', 'Prosthetic Leg', and 'Right Arrow'. It was designed to represent disability inclusion and mobility, highlighting individuals with prosthetic limbs and their active participation in society.
Usage Examples
- Highlighting inclusive design: 'New accessible pathways being built 👨🦼➡️'
- Discussing adaptive sports: 'Athlete training for the Paralympics 👨🦼➡️'
- Representing progress in assistive technology: 'Breakthroughs in prosthetic limb technology 👨🦼➡️'
- Symbolizing overcoming challenges: 'Moving forward despite obstacles 👨🦼➡️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often seen in contexts of disability awareness, Paralympic sports, or technological advancement in prosthetics.
East Asian culture:
Similar interpretations, possibly with an emphasis on advancements in rehabilitation or inclusive societal design.