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From service dogs to a prosthetic arm, Apple proposes 13 disability emojis

Posted on March 23, 2018

Originally published March 23, 2018 by CBS Philly
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Apple Disability Themed Emoji

Apple has proposed the creation of 13 emojis to represent individuals with disabilities. They consulted with disability-related organizations such as the American Council for the Blind and the Cerebral Palsy Foundation and chose designs in categories of blind/low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, physical motor disabilities and hidden disabilities.

Read the full story from CBS Philly here.

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