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Charity/Non-Profit

Young Scot

Young Scot is a Scottish Youth charity which embraces the power of social media to keep teenagers informed about the latest and relevant news in Scotland. The formation of Young Scot came in 1981, founded by Marcus Liddle OBE whose goal was to support young people to thrive and make the most of their lives as they grow up.

This mission has stayed true in everything Young Scot has done because, in the last year alone, Young Scot connected and engaged with over 29 million young people.

Our Brief

Inclusion is at the core of Young Scot’s work as they deliver information to a wide range of visitors.

Young Scot are aware that the disability prevalence right now sits at 1 in 5 across Scotland, with that figure rising year by year. That being said, it was Young Scot’s responsibility to find the tools to build inclusive pathways online so that all of the youth could benefit from their resources. But how would they do this?

Our Solution

Young Scot has introduced the youth to the award-winning Recite Me toolbar to support them on their digital platform.

Young Scot will now be able to provide National Entitlement Card applications, weekly updates and post articles barrier-free.

Recite Me’s assistive technology comes equipped with numerous amount of tools to eliminate online barriers including a screen reader, styling and customisation tools, a set of reading aids and an online translator with up to 100 languages, 65 of which can be read aloud.

“The Recite Me tool allows young people, professionals, stakeholders, staff, and everyone in between to access the Young Scot website in a way that suits them. By having accessibility tools easily available on the site means you’re embedding access and inclusion from the moment I see the iconic pink and yellow logo. We must normalise accessibility aids because they are exactly that, normal! As someone who uses a screen reader at times to help myself access websites while living with cognitive and neurological issues, I was delighted when I first saw the Recite Me tool pop up on the Young Scot site. Far too many websites are simply inaccessible and while I’m privileged enough to be able to navigate the internet without a screen reader, many people don’t have a choice. We shouldn’t have to choose between getting the information, support, and opportunities we need simply because we have different needs from others. To see a website that is not only accessible but goes the extra mile to ensure everyone has the tools they need to navigate your website, right on the page, is amazing. I hope more organisations follow this lead and begin to implement embedded accessibility in their websites and services, as well as create safe spaces for feedback on these tools to ensure everyone is getting the best experience possible.

Teagan

Volunteer, Young Scot

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