Submitted on Thursday 20th August 2020
Rejected on Tuesday 8th September 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Add a + sign to the logo for disability - to include not only wheelchair uses
Add the + sign to the wheelchair disability logo. The definition of a disability is "a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses or activities". Unfortunately this leads to great misunderstanding of whom in fact is considered disabled & entitled to use such facilities
The 21'st century's challenging old 'social norms' - let's included disabilities too! People entitled to use disabled facilities does not JUST include people who are in a wheelchair - it includes a variety of conditions that affect a persons day to day life. There's still great misunderstanding that disabled doesn't just equal a wheelchair. Unfortunately this continues to result in judgemental & challenging conduct of others toward the disabled due unfortunate lack of education. Let's add the +
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The International Symbol of Access is an optional symbol that has been agreed internationally.
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