A new online petition is urging the UK Government to update the symbol used to identify designated parking spaces for Blue Badge holders.
The current symbol used in car parks and on-street parking locations across the country typically shows a blue ‘P’ or a wheelchair symbol.
However, petition creator Qadeem Akhtar argues that the wheelchair symbol needs to be updated to “reflect a wider range of disabilities” which would help “ensure inclusivity and understanding in our communities”.
The petition states that the wheelchair symbol may “lead to misconceptions and contribute towards discrimination against individuals with non-physical disabilities”.
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