Petition · past parliament

Change the disabled symbol to a letter/colour due to stereotypical misconception

Rejected 16 signatures

What the petition asks

For a country that prides itself on diversity and inclusion there is still a lot of change and modernisation needed when it comes to disability. Not every disability is visible and the old wheelchair logo is outdated and misrepresents the disabled community of the United Kingdom.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The UK Government and Parliament is not responsible for changing the international disabled symbol. You could start a petition calling on the Government to change the disabled symbol it uses in government buildings, and to encourage other organisations and businesses to use a different symbol.

Timeline

28 Feb 2016 Petition opened for signatures
22 Mar 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 16
Status Rejected
Rejected 22 Mar 2016

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