ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York's Legislature has passed a bill that would alter the design on signs installed on ramps and accessible parking for people with disabilities.

The N.Y. Senate and Assembly passed a measure that would alter this traditional image of a static wheelchair-bound character.

The Republican-led Senate passed a measure that would alter the traditional image of a static character in a wheelchair to one showing the character in motion.

The new signs to be used for ramps and accessible parking show the character in motion and does not include the word "handicapped."

The measure's sponsor, Sen. David Carlucci, a Westchester County Democrat, said the change is long overdue.

"The word 'handicapped' is outdated, derogatory and just plain offensive," Carlucci said when introducing the measure.

The bill would also prohibit the word handicapped from being displayed on signs.

The legislation, which has already passed the Democrat-led Assembly, would only apply to signs installed after the legislation is implemented.

The bill has been sent to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for consideration.