man in manual wheelchair facing right: dark skin tone
Unicode: 1F468 1F3FF 200D 1F9BD 200D 27A1
Description
A man with dark skin tone (type 6) using a white cane, with a rightwards arrow indicating movement or direction. This represents a blind or visually impaired person in transit.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
minimally-qualified
Emotion:
Often conveys concepts of accessibility, independence, navigation, awareness, and support for the visually impaired community.
Backstory
This emoji sequence combines several elements: 'Man' (1F468), 'Dark Skin Tone' (1F3FF), 'Zero Width Joiner' (ZWJ - 200D) to create a single emoji, 'White Cane' (1F9BD), another ZWJ, and 'Rightwards Arrow' (27A1). The 'White Cane' emoji itself was approved as part of Unicode 12.0 in 2019, emphasizing representation for people with disabilities, and the addition of the arrow signifies movement or a guide.
Usage Examples
- Highlighting accessibility features: 'Our new building has enhanced accessibility for all, including tactile paving and audio cues for the visually impaired. 👨🏿🦯➡️'
- Discussing pedestrian safety: 'Remember to look out for vulnerable road users, especially those using mobility aids. 👨🏿🦯➡️'
- Promoting awareness of visual impairment: 'Understanding the challenges and supporting the independence of the visually impaired is crucial. 👨🏿🦯➡️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with disability rights, accessibility symbols, and pedestrian safety. Often used in official communications regarding public services or infrastructure.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with accessibility and support. May also be used to highlight specific public service campaigns or advancements in assistive technology.