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Replace the Wheelchair Symbol with a modern non-disability specific image.

Closed 869 signatures

What the petition asks

The International Symbol of Access (ISA), also known as the (International) Wheelchair Symbol, was originally designed in 1968. This pre-dates current UK disability law by half a century and, while internationally recognised, is outdated in respect peoples understandings of/and types of disability.
Supermarkets, shopping centres, stadiums, recreation centres - all of these are public places where many witness what they deem 'abuse' of Disabled Parking bays and/or Accessible Toilets. People become very indignant if people using either are not wheelchair users. It causes a negative view, which later becomes compounded by repeated accusations of, for example, benefit scroungers. Change the symbol. Produce communications that explain the reason for the change. Educate. Tackle discrimination.

Timeline

17 Feb 2016 Petition opened for signatures
17 Aug 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 869
Status Closed
Opened 17 Feb 2016
Closed 17 Aug 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.