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 Google
Category Objects
Subcategory tool
Unicode Version 6.0
Emoji Version 1.0
License CC-BY 4.0
Google Noto License
Emoji graphics by Twitter/X, licensed under CC-BY 4.0
Noto Color Emoji graphics are copyrighted by Google Inc. and licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. Font files may also be subject to the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1.
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