Disabled individuals will see a wide range of new emojis devoted to them, including wheelchairs, canes, hearings aids, and prosthetic limbs. These emojis were proposed by Apple to better represent individuals with disabilities.
“One in seven people around the world has some form of disability,” Apple wrote in its proposal. “Adding emoji emblematic to users’ life experiences helps foster a diverse culture that is inclusive of disability.” Apple said it developed the proposed emojis in collaboration with the American Council of the Blind and the National Association of the Deaf, among other organizations.
A new “people holding hands” emoji will let users mix and match different skin tones and genders, with 171 possible combinations.
Interracial Couples And Disability-Friendly Emojis Coming Soon To Smartphones https://t.co/zPlGpQicmx pic.twitter.com/XfSO7mhOcb
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