man in manual wheelchair facing right: medium-dark skin tone
Unicode: 1F468 1F3FE 200D 1F9BD 200D 27A1
Description
A man with dark skin, wearing a white cane and sunglasses, indicating a blind person, walking towards the right with an arrow.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
minimally-qualified
Emotion:
Represents inclusivity, accessibility, and the act of moving forward or progressing, specifically related to visually impaired individuals.
Backstory
This emoji is a ZWJ (Zero Width Joiner) sequence combining 'Man' (1F468), 'Medium-Dark Skin Tone' (1F3FE), 'Zero Width Joiner' (200D), 'Guide Dog' (1F9BD, though here it's interpreted as a general symbol for blindness combined with a cane), 'Zero Width Joiner' (200D), and 'Right Arrow' (27A1). It signifies a visually impaired man walking forward and was designed to represent diversity and accessibility.
Usage Examples
- Advocating for accessible infrastructure: 'We need more ramps and clear paths for everyone 👨🏾🦯➡️'
- Discussing support for the visually impaired community: 'Raising awareness for the challenges faced by blind individuals 👨🏾🦯➡️'
- Illustrating progress in accessibility initiatives: 'Our new project aims to make information more accessible for the visually impaired 👨🏾🦯➡️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Emphasizes support for disability rights, accessibility, and awareness of diverse needs.
East Asian culture:
Similar emphasis on accessibility and support for diverse communities, often highlighting social harmony and care.