👩🦼➡️
Woman in Motorized Wheelchair Facing Right
wʊm.ən ɪn moʊ.tə.raɪzd wil.tʃɛər feɪs.ɪŋ raɪt
Definitions
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People · Accessibility
uncommon
Represents a woman using a motorized wheelchair moving rightward, symbolizing mobility, independence, and accessibility for people with disabilities.
Used in contexts discussing accessibility, disability representation, or to indicate movement in a specific direction.
The new accessible entrance makes it so much easier for me to get to class 👩🦼➡️
Text message
Proud to see our company implementing full accessibility standards 👩🦼➡️ #Inclusion
Social media post
Part of Unicode's effort to increase disability representation in emoji. Introduced with other accessibility emojis to promote inclusion.
Evolution Timeline
2019
Introduction of accessibility-focused emojis including the wheelchair emojis in Unicode 12.0.
Growing advocacy for disability representation in digital communication.
2020
Increased usage during global conversations about inclusive design and accessibility.
Heightened awareness of accessibility needs during pandemic-related mobility restrictions.
Cultural Context
Part of the broader movement for digital inclusion, representing efforts to make emoji more representative of people with disabilities.
Directional variant provides specificity in navigation contexts, reflecting how digital communication adapts to express physical movement.
Usage often extends beyond literal representation to metaphorically indicate progress, forward movement, or overcoming obstacles.
Regional Variations
United States
Commonly used in disability advocacy contexts and discussions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Used primarily in practical contexts related to accessibility information and family communications.
Gen_Z: Used matter-of-factly in conversations about accessibility and inclusion. Often appears in advocacy content on TikTok and Instagram.
Older: Less frequently used, but appearing more in educational contexts about accessibility features.
Millennials: Employed in workplace communications about accessibility and in social media advocacy for disability rights.
Common Combinations
👩🦼➡️🏢
Accessing a building or workplace with mobility assistance.
Often used in discussions about workplace accessibility and inclusion.
👩🦼➡️✅
Successfully navigating accessible spaces or overcoming mobility barriers.
Used to highlight accessibility wins or successful accommodations.
👩🦼➡️🚫
Inaccessible space or barriers to mobility.
Used in advocacy contexts to highlight accessibility problems.