Apple has proposed a set of new emojis representing those with vision, hearing and motor disabilities, BuzzFeed News reports. Included are emojis of guide and s…
Apple has proposed a set of new emojis representing those with vision, hearing and motor disabilities, BuzzFeed News reports. Included are emojis of guide and service dogs, people with canes, individuals signing the word « deaf, » an ear with a hearing aid, people in wheelchairs and prosthetic limbs. « This is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all possible depictions of disabilities, but to provide an initial starting point for greater representation for diversity within the emoji universe, » Apple said in its Unicode Consortium proposal .
Apple said that it worked with the American Council of the Blind, the Cerebral Palsy Foundation and the National Association of the Deaf to develop the 13 proposed additions. « Currently, emoji provide a wide range of options, but may not represent the experiences of those with disabilities, » it said. « Diversifying the options available helps fill a significant gap and provides a more inclusive experience for all. »
Unicode has approved 157 new emojis that should hit phones sometime in August. They include red-haired individuals, female superheroes and more skin tone options. Apple’s proposal will now be reviewed by the Unicode Technical Committee.
