Person with white cane facing right emoji meaning

The person with white cane facing right emoji shows a person walking or moving forward while holding a white cane in their hand. This white cane is an important tool used by people who are blind or have low vision to help them navigate their surroundings safely and independently. In the emoji, the person is shown walking towards the right side, holding the cane in front of them to feel and detect obstacles. This emoji is part of the group of inclusive emojis that represent disabilities and accessibility. It helps promote awareness and understanding of the experiences of people who use white canes. The white cane itself is a widely recognized symbol of independence for individuals with visual impairments. Using this emoji can be a way to discuss topics related to accessibility, inclusion, or support for people in the blind and low-vision community. The person with white cane can appear as a man, woman, or gender-neutral figure depending on the platform or device. It also comes in different skin tone options to reflect diversity. It was added to the emoji set in 2019 as part of Unicode 12.0 and Emoji 12.0, following efforts to create emojis that represent people with disabilities.

The person with white cane facing right emoji was approved and added in Emoji 15.1, see related proposal L2/23030