Apple Launches 13 New Emoji To Aide Communication With Disabled Friends
Apple wants emojis to better represent people with disabilities.
“In a proposal sent to the Unicode Consortium — the nonprofit organization that sets the global standard for emojis — the company is advocating for 13 new additions.
The proposed emojis include an ear with a hearing aid, a person in a wheelchair, a prosthetic arm, a service dog and a person with a cane.
“Currently, emoji provide a wide range of options, but may not represent the experiences of those with disabilities,” Apple wrote in the proposal “Diversifying the options available helps fill a significant gap and provides a more inclusive experience for all.”
“Apple said it chose options that are most inclusive to people in four main categories: blind and low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, physical motor disabilities and hidden disabilities.
However, the company noted this is designed to be a starting point, not a comprehensive list of all potential disabilities.
“In a proposal sent to the Unicode Consortium — the nonprofit organization that sets the global standard for emojis — the company is advocating for 13 new additions.
The proposed emojis include an ear with a hearing aid, a person in a wheelchair, a prosthetic arm, a service dog and a person with a cane.
“Currently, emoji provide a wide range of options, but may not represent the experiences of those with disabilities,” Apple wrote in the proposal “Diversifying the options available helps fill a significant gap and provides a more inclusive experience for all.”
“Apple said it chose options that are most inclusive to people in four main categories: blind and low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, physical motor disabilities and hidden disabilities.
However, the company noted this is designed to be a starting point, not a comprehensive list of all potential disabilities.
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