Motorized Wheelchair emoji meaning
Used when talking about disability access, mobility aids, or accessible spaces, and in posts advocating for accessibility. Example: 'This building has no ramp ๐ฆผ' or 'Grateful for accessible transit ๐ฆผ'.
The official Unicode name for ๐ฆผ is motorized wheelchair. It belongs to the travel & places group and the ground transportation subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as accessibility, motorized, wheelchair.
It was added in Emoji 12, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐ฆผ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type motorized wheelchair.
- Tap ๐ฆผ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings โ General โ Keyboard โ Keyboards โ Add New Keyboard โ Emoji.
How to get ๐ฆผ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "motorized wheelchair". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐ฆผ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ฆผ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "motorized wheelchair" and click ๐ฆผ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐ฆผ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "motorized wheelchair" and double-click ๐ฆผ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ฆผ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ฆผ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert โ Emoji. In Word, Insert โ Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
๐ฆผ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🦼 |
| HTML hex | 🦼 |
CSS content | "\1F9BC" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F9BC}" |
| Python | "\U0001F9BC" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%A6%BC |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :motorized_wheelchair: |
Because ๐ฆผ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the motorized wheelchair emoji mean? +
Shows a motorized wheelchair and represents accessibility, disability, or mobility devices in general. Its official Unicode name is "motorized wheelchair".
Is ๐ฆผ used to represent disability in general? +
Yes, it is commonly used as a symbol for disability and mobility issues beyond just wheelchair users.
When do people use ๐ฆผ in posts? +
It often appears in discussions about accessibility, accommodations, or advocacy for people with mobility impairments.
How do I get the motorized wheelchair emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "motorized wheelchair". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ๐ฆผ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ฆผ? +
The motorized wheelchair emoji is U+1F9BC. In HTML use 🦼.
Why does ๐ฆผ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ๐ฆผ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.