wheelchair symbol

Last updated: 05/05/2026

♿ represents wheelchair symbol, typically shown as a wheelchair icon with a person seated in it on a blue square background. The figure may face left or right.

The wheelchair symbol is a globally recognized marker used to designate accessible facilities and services for people with disabilities. It is primarily used on signage to indicate that a building, vehicle, or path is designed to accommodate mobility aids such as wheelchairs.

In digital communication, it is used to discuss accessibility or provide directions to inclusive facilities. For example: "The venue is fully ♿ accessible," "Please park in the ♿ space," or "Is there a ♿ ramp at the entrance?"

Groups
Unicode
U+267F
Variant status
Fully-qualified
Emoji version

Platform rendering differences

wheelchair symbol appearance on Apple

Apple

wheelchair symbol appearance on Microsoft

Microsoft

wheelchair symbol appearance on Twemoji

Twemoji

wheelchair symbol appearance on Noto

Noto

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