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Power Of A Universal Accessibility Icon
- The International Symbol of Access became a global standard that signals accessibility without words.
- A single, simple icon helped normalize built-environment accommodations worldwide.
How The Original Wheelchair Icon Was Chosen
- In 1968 Rehabilitation International ran a design contest and Susana Koefoed's wheelchair symbol won.
- Within a decade the emblem (with a head added) was endorsed by the UN and ISO and spread globally.
Symbol Helped Pave Way For ADA
- The ADA codified access as a civil right and the icon helped create an environment receptive to regulation.
- A recognizable symbol made it easier to implement new building parameters and legal expectations.