woman in manual wheelchair: medium skin tone
Unicode: 1F469 1F3FD 200D 1F9BD
Description
A woman with medium skin tone and a white cane, signifying a visually impaired or blind woman.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents inclusivity, respect, and awareness for people with visual impairments. Conveys support, empathy, and recognition of diverse abilities.
Backstory
This emoji is part of a series of emojis introduced to represent people with disabilities, promoting diversity and inclusion. The combination of a woman, a medium skin tone modifier, and the white cane specifically illustrates a woman with a visual impairment.
Usage Examples
- To represent accessibility initiatives: 'New features for improved accessibility for all users, including visually impaired individuals. 👩🏽🦯'
- In discussions about disability awareness: 'Raising awareness for the challenges faced by visually impaired people. 👩🏽🦯'
- To show support for a visually impaired person: 'Supporting my friend who navigates the world with such strength. 👩🏽🦯'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Emphasizes accessibility and disability rights awareness. Used to highlight efforts in making environments more inclusive.
East Asian culture:
Similar emphasis on inclusivity and support for individuals with disabilities, often used in public awareness campaigns.