The stick figure in a wheelchair has become one of the most widely-used and instantly recognised symbols in the world - but a group of American designers want to change this famous icon of disability.

The white icon of a person in a wheelchair set against a blue background is known worldwide as the universal symbol for disability. Found on toilet doors, painted onto parking bays and seen on public ...

If you’re exploring shops, businesses, or museums, the wheelchair icon can help you find accessibility information. For example, Google can tell you if there is a step-free entrance, accessible ...

The company will include a Barbie DreamHouse-compatible ramp with the wheelchair. The dolls’ new looks are a hit with disability rights activists. It’s symbolic that “a big icon of society ...

"The wheelchair icon next to relevant search results on Google Maps will help people identify destinations with a step-free entrance, accessible restrooms, parking, and seating — so they can ...