White cane Emoji
Objects
A long, white walking stick with a curved handle, often featuring a red tip at the bottom. The design mimics the tactile tools used by people who are blind or have low vision to navigate their physical surroundings.
Usage Context
This emoji serves as a universal signifier for accessibility and disability awareness. It is frequently used to discuss mobility, independence, and the importance of inclusive infrastructure, often appearing alongside ♿ to highlight navigation needs in public spaces.
History
Added to the Unicode standard in 2019, this emoji was introduced as part of a broader push to increase representation for people with disabilities within digital communication. Its inclusion helps normalize conversations about assistive technology and the various ways individuals interact with the world.
Details
Glyph
🦯
Unicode
U+1F9AF
Shortcode
:emoji_u1f9af:
HTML Entity
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Specifications
Vendor Microsoft
Category Objects
Subcategory tool
Unicode Version 6.0
Emoji Version 1.0
License MIT
Microsoft Fluent License
Emoji graphics by Microsoft. © Microsoft Corporation. Licensed under MIT. Excludes assets such as Clippy, flags, and trademarks.
Microsoft Fluent Emoji assets are licensed under the MIT License. Certain assets—such as Clippy, country flags, and Microsoft product/brand trademarks—are excluded from this license and may not be used without separate permission.
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