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 Not every disability is visible and the old wheelchair logo is outdated and misrepresents the disabled community of the United Kingdom.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.