Wheelchair symbol

It is commonly used on social media to represent disability awareness, advocacy, and support for individuals with disabilities.

The popularity of this emoji varies across different social media platforms, but it is commonly used on platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. It is also commonly used in text messages and other forms of digital communication. The age group most likely to use this emoji is difficult to determine, as it can be used by people of all ages who are advocating for disability rights and inclusion.

This emoji is not considered rude, but rather a symbol of support and inclusivity. It is often used in conjunction with hashtags such as #disabilityawareness, #inclusion, and #accessibility to raise awareness and promote acceptance of individuals with disabilities.

The history of this emoji dates back to 2010 when it was approved as part of Unicode 6.0. It was initially created by Apple and has since been adopted by other platforms. The original design of the emoji featured a motorized wheelchair, but it was later updated to a manual wheelchair to be more inclusive of all types of mobility impairments.

In 2019, Apple released a new version of this emoji with various skin tone options to represent individuals with disabilities from different racial and ethnic backgrounds. This update was praised by disability advocates for promoting diversity and representation.

In recent years, this emoji has gained more attention and usage due to the growing movement for disability rights and inclusivity. It has become a powerful symbol for promoting accessibility and advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities.