Disability Pictures Clipart, Printables, Wallpaper, Signs and Symbols

Ian C. Langtree - Writer/Editor for Disabled World (DW)
Published: 2011/07/05 - Updated: 2025/03/14
Publication Type: Instructive / Helpful
Topic: Disability Accessibility - Publications List

Page Content: Synopsis - Introduction - Main - Insights, Updates

Synopsis: This resource offers a curated collection of disability-related images, including clipart, printables, wallpapers, signs, and symbols. It features the International Symbol of Access - a stylized wheelchair figure - commonly used to indicate accessibility features like parking spaces. The compilation also includes various other signs and symbols that assist in portraying disability and accessibility, such as Braille symbols, closed captioning symbols, and sign language interpretation symbols. These visual aids can be valuable for individuals with disabilities, seniors, educators, and organizations aiming to promote inclusivity and accessibility in both digital and physical spaces. - Disabled World (DW).

Introduction

Collection of clip art, photos, and printable pictures relating to disabilities and the disabled including accessibility signs and symbols.

Focus

Disability and medical clip art links to Braille, wheelchairs, canes, walkers, crutches, sign language, wheelchair basketball, and other disability images.

Probably the most recognizable picture associated with disability is the "stick figure in a wheelchair" sign which is the International Symbol of Access (see below), also commonly used as a symbol to define disability parking spaces. Though this symbol is used to denote disabilities in every day life. It doesn't tell the whole story, and it certainly doesn't help people with invisible disabilities whose disability isn't always obvious. Thus there are many other signs and symbols used today to assist and portray disability and accessibility.

The International Symbol of Access (ISA), (pictured below), also known as the International Wheelchair Symbol, was designed by Susanne Koefoed in 1968 and consists of a blue square overlaid in white with a stylized image of a person using a wheelchair. It is maintained as an international standard, ISO 7001, and a copyrighted image of the International Commission on Technology and Accessibility (ICTA), a committee of Rehabilitation International. Frequently, the symbol denotes the removal of environmental barriers, such as steps, to help also older people, parents with baby carriages, and travelers.

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The International Symbol of Access (ISA)
The International Symbol of Access (ISA)
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Disability Access Symbols

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Downloadable Assistive Disability Sign Board for Computer or Tablet
Downloadable Assistive Disability Sign Board for Computer or Tablet
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Websites Providing Disability Pictures, Printables and Clipart

Searching for a picture relating to disability for use on your website or for offline posters etc.? Below is a list of sites offering photos, clipart and printable pictures relating to disabilities and the disabled including accessibility signs and symbols.

Note: Some of these sites provide non-copyrighted royalty free images, however, some sites offer a paid service - either by subscription or pay per image requirement. Please follow the terms of usage required for each site.

Disability Access Signs

These symbols are often used to promote and publicize accessibility of places, programs and other activities for people with various disabilities.

Specific Health Condition Graphics

Physical Disability Signs

Businesses have a legal requirement to treat disabled people equally to able bodied people. These symbols advertise your accessibility to employees, customers, audiences, and anyone else who needs access to your building or offices. Examples of places you'll want to promote your accessibility include: advertisements, newsletters, conference and program brochures, membership forms, building signage, floor plans and maps. The provision of Braille and Disability Signs are an important part of ADA and DDA compliance.

Insights, Analysis, and Developments

Editorial Note: It's striking how a simple image, like that wheelchair symbol we've all seen on parking signs, can carry so much weight - decades of advocacy boiled down to a single, recognizable mark. Incorporating universally recognized disability symbols into public domains not only facilitates better navigation and understanding for individuals with disabilities but also fosters a culture of inclusivity and awareness. These symbols serve as constant reminders of the diverse needs within our communities and the importance of accessible design. It's important to remember that accessibility is not simply about complying with regulations, but about creating environments where everyone feels welcome and can participate fully. Familiarity with these symbols promotes a more inclusive society where individuals can confidently navigate their surroundings and access the resources they need. - Disabled World (DW).

Author Credentials: Ian is an Australian-born writer, editor, and advocate who currently resides in Montreal, Canada. He is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Disabled World, a leading resource for news and information on disability issues. With a global perspective shaped by years of travel and lived experience, Ian is a committed proponent of the Social Model of Disability-a transformative framework developed by disabled activists in the 1970s that emphasizes dismantling societal barriers rather than focusing solely on individual impairments. His work reflects a deep commitment to disability rights, accessibility, and social inclusion. To learn more about Ian's background, expertise, and accomplishments, visit his full biography.

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Citing and References

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