Wheelchair Symbol

The Wheelchair Symbol at U+267F indicates accessibility for wheelchair users and, more broadly, facilities or services intended for people with mobility disabilities. It is a printable symbol in Unicode’s Miscellaneous Symbols block, and it is also commonly rendered as an emoji-style accessibility sign on many platforms. Its most familiar use is in public signage, maps, tickets, transit information, and venue guides, where it marks step-free entrances, elevators, accessible restrooms, wheelchair spaces, ramps, parking, or seating areas. A station notice might use ♿ next to “platform access via lift,” while an event listing might mark wheelchair-accessible viewing areas or companion seating. Online, it appears in accessibility information for hotels, restaurants, museums, campuses, airports, hospitals, and ride services. It can also be used in disability advocacy, community posts, and personal profiles, though many writers pair it with clear wording because wheelchair access varies and the symbol alone does not describe details such as doorway width, slope, restroom layout, or whether assistance is required.