wheelchair symbol Emoji

· U+267F · Emoji 0.6

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What does the wheelchair symbol emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

When accessibility and inclusivity are being discussed, people often reach for the ♿ symbol to represent a wheelchair, which is defined as a chair mounted on wheels for use by someone who is unable to walk, and by extension, it also symbolizes disability access and accommodations, with figurative uses including advocacy for equal rights and slang uses such as representing a person who is perceived as fragile or vulnerable, although this usage can be considered derogatory and is generally discouraged. The ♿ symbol is also used to indicate wheelchair-accessible facilities, such as restrooms, parking, or buildings. It can be used to show support for disability rights and inclusivity. Overall, the ♿ symbol is a powerful tool for promoting accessibility and equality.

How the wheelchair symbol emoji is used

In digital communication, the ♿ symbol is frequently used in social media captions, particularly on Twitter and Instagram, to raise awareness about disability issues and promote inclusivity, often with a serious and supportive tone. On platforms like TikTok, the symbol may be used in a more casual and humorous way to express a person's emotional state or to make a joke about being "broken" or "damaged", although this usage can be problematic and is not universally accepted. The tone and usage of the ♿ symbol can vary greatly depending on the context and the user's intentions. In comments and texting, the symbol is often used to show solidarity and support for individuals with disabilities.

wheelchair symbol emoji examples

How to copy the wheelchair symbol emoji

To use the wheelchair symbol emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+267F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

wheelchair symbol emoji on different platforms

How the wheelchair symbol emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

wheelchair symbol Emoji Details

Emoji
Namewheelchair symbol
CategorySymbols
CodepointsU+267F
Shortcode:wheelchair_symbol:
Emoji version0.6
Unicode version0.6
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wheelchair symbol Emoji FAQ

What does the wheelchair symbol emoji mean?

When accessibility and inclusivity are being discussed, people often reach for the ♿ symbol to represent a wheelchair, which is defined as a chair mounted on wheels for use by someone who is unable to walk, and by extension, it also symbolizes disability access and accommodations, with figurative uses including advocacy for equal rights and slang uses such as representing a person who is perceived as fragile or vulnerable, although this usage can be considered derogatory and is generally discouraged. The ♿ symbol is also used to indicate wheelchair-accessible facilities, such as restrooms, parking, or buildings.

How do I copy and paste the wheelchair symbol emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ♿ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the wheelchair symbol emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+267F, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :wheelchair_symbol:.

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