Access symbols are used to promote and publicize accessibility for people with disabilities. There are 12 standard access symbols that are recognized within disability communities. They include: Wheelchair Accessibility, Audio Description, Telephone Typewriter (TTY), Volume Control Telephone, Assistive Listening Systems, Sign Language Interpretation, Accessible Print (18 pt. or Larger), Closed Captioning (CC), Opened Captioning (OC), and Braille. The wheelchair symbol is also considered the universal symbol of accessibility.
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