NY “Moving Forward” with Handicap Icon Change

Buzz is swirling around the “new” handicap icon that has been signed into law in New York as of July 25, 2014, the first state to accept the new “accessibility” remake on the more than 45 year old standard. Still in the classic blue and white, there are many new “moving parts” to the revised icon.

Which is better? You decide! What we can tell you is that the new sign is ADA compliant and it goes into effect as of November 25, 2014. This new legislation does not require any immediate action but when it does come time for new installation the use of the old handicapped signs are now prohibited!

Created by the Accessible Icon Project,  the reasoning behind the push for change revolves around the advocacy for the rights of people with disabilities and to destigmatize the current “outdated” accessibility icon.

While New York is the first to officially adopt the icon change, many businesses outside of the New York area are also voluntarily making the switch.

Take a look at what the new signage looks like here.

To read the official New York State press release click here.