Deaf Woman Emoji

A woman gesturing with their index finger between ear and mouth, used as a deaf sign in American Sign Language (ASL) and a number of other global sign languages. The representation of a “Deaf Woman” who is not at all ashamed about her disability and is instead much prouder about her existence is done in the best possible way in this emoji. In direct words, this emoji specifically denotes a female individual who is deaf or hard on hearing, providing gender-specific representation within the broader category of deaf individuals.

HISTORY:

In the development and structuring of this emoji, organizations and individuals within the Deaf community has played a very significant role in the advocation. Also, the representation of this emoji highlights the need for digital accessibility, even to those who are different from rest of the people of the world, inappropriately categorized as a taboo or “not normal”. 

USES:

The use of this emoji can be done to raise awareness about deafness, Deaf culture, and the specific challenges that are faced by deaf women in general throughout the world. It is also used to add context of personal experiences and to show support for the deaf community, as a whole or even specifically for deaf women.