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International Symbol of Access (Topical Term)

Preferred form: International Symbol of Access
Used for/see from:
  • Access symbol
  • Handicap symbol
  • International Symbol of Accessibility
  • ISA (International Symbol of Access)
  • Wheelchair symbol
See also:

Work cat.: 2017043792: Designing disability, 2017: CIP galley (International Symbol of Access (ISA); essentially a schematic wheelchair with a circular 'head' placed on its back; International Symbol of Access was adopted by the United Nations in 1974)

Encyclopedia of American Disability History, 2009: International Symbol of Access (access symbol, handicap symbol, wheelchair sign; The International Symbol of Access (ISA), when integrated into signage, is meant to designate spaces and facilities made accessible to persons who otherwise would face barriers to their mobility. Since 1969, when this symbol was chosen and defined as the International Symbol of Access, it has become ubiquitous throughout the world)

Guidance on Use of the International Symbol of Accessibility Under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Architectural Barriers Act (via United States Access Board), Mar. 27, 2017 (International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA); created in 1968 through a design competition by Rehabilitation International and adopted by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO); recognized worldwide as a symbol for identifying accessible elements and spaces)

Mental and Physical Disability Law Reporter (via JSTOR), vol. 32, 2008: p. 822 (International Symbol of Accessibility)

U.S. Code of federal regulations. Title 23, Highways (via GPO website), April 1, 2017: p. 663 (International Symbol of Access means the symbol adopted by Rehabilitation International in 1969; to enhance access and the safety of persons with disabilities)

Wikipedia, Sept. 13, 2017: International Symbol of Access (The International Symbol of Access (ISA), also known as the (International) Wheelchair Symbol, consists of a blue square overlaid in white with a stylized image of a person in a wheelchair. It is maintained as an international standard, ISO 7001 image of the International Commission on Technology and Accessibility (ICTA))

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