Feb 15

International Symbol of Access according to Wikipedia

Wikipedia will tell you that the international symbol for accessibility is the wheelchair symbol. The International Commission on Technology and Accessibility have designated (and copyrighted) this as the International Symbol of Access (ISA).

The symbol is clear, and it denotes wheelchair access. An alternative to stairs or other obstacles which obstruct the access to wheelchairs will not be found where you see this symbol.

Here are a few symbols that could be used as an alternative to a wheelchair:

Accessibility Icons - Embossed Vetruvian Man on Internet Navigator globe; Vetruvian man vector in blue and white; Internet navigator globe with keyhole, Apple Universal access icon with Vetruvian Man style twin limbs.

Accessibility Icons - Keyboard access icon and symbol in blue and white - keyhole on keyboard key; Audio Description for flash icon; Closed caption for movies.

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