Some disability activists are advocating for an updated access symbol. The new icon displays an active, engaged image.

Hendren and Glenney co-founded the Accessible Icon project, designing. The Modified ISA is in the permanent collection of Museum of Modern Art. adapted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Symbol_of_Access

In 2014, New York signed the modified version into law. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2014/07/29/the-handicap-symbol-gets-an-update-at-least-in-new-york-state/

Various organizations and cities are using the different icon. Check local and state regulations before making any changes to your signage.

Resources

Explanation of the new icon. http://www.accessibleicon.org

Accessible Icon Facebook https://www.facebook.com/accessibleicon

Fast Company 2013. http://www.fastcodesign.com/1672754/how-a-guerrilla-art-project-gave-birth-to-nycs-new-wheelchair-symbol

museum of contemporary art in New York. Also a good discussion at the bottom. April 2014. http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2014/03/06/new-handicapped-museum/19167/