Sharing your icon and story - FAQs
Some common questions about icons and stories are answered below:
Creating an icon and story
How can I get involved?
At Scope, stories and pictures can help us explain why disabled people should have the same choices and opportunities in life as everyone else. We want to know what that looks like to you. You can get involved and share your story at www.scope.org.uk/share
Do we have to choose from the icons on offer or can we create our own or ask for something specific?
There’s lots of ways you can get your Scope icon:
- pick it – we’ve created some for you to choose from
- draw it – we love all types of drawing, you can create at www.scope.org.uk/share or you can send us your picture by post or uploading it on our website
- describe it –download a form at www.scope.org.uk/share to post in your icon idea or upload a description on our website
- snap it – upload your photo at www.scope.org.uk/share or post it in with our form you can download from our website
Sex is important to me – what icon can I use?
Your Scope icon will help us share your story and will show what you want to be possible in the next few years. It might be something personal to you that represents your relationship, it could be a symbol like a male or female sign, it could be something a bit more romantic like a heart… It can be anything you like as long as it’s not offensive or rude!
I don’t have a story, can I just do a picture?
We love all the pictures we get, but would really like to know how this shows what you’d like to be possible in the next few years. Perhaps you could talk it through with your friends and family. We’d love to hear from you, too. Call us on 0808 800 3333 and we can have a chat about what story you have to share.
I don’t have a picture, can I just do a story?
Yes. We’d love to share your story on our website. If you don’t have an icon, we can create one for you. We’ll use your story to think about what that might be.
Can I tell you a story I’ve heard about?
We want to know your stories. It could be your reaction to something you’ve heard about in the news, from a friend or perhaps something you’ve seen. You could tell us what you’d like to see possible in the future.
Does this cost anything?
Sharing your story and creating your Scope icon won’t cost you a thing. Although, we can’t stop looking at the gallery and reading everyone’s stories, so if you get as inspired as us, it might take up a bit of your time…
Can I upload a picture from a magazine or newspaper?
We only use images that we have permission to use, so we can’t accept a picture that’s a trademark, logo or image that someone else owns.
Are you asking me to think of a story as if I’m a disabled person?
We want everyone involved in Scope to have the opportunity to contribute a story that sums up their personal take on what could be possible. We’re not asking you to make up stories about what they think disabled people might want, nor do we want you to share someone else’s story and experiences. As a disabled person, you might think about what you would personally want to be possible in the future. As a non-disabled person, it may be about how you want society to be different knowing what you do about Scope’s vision, or it could be about your personal experiences with disabled family members or friends.
Using my icon and story
What should I do with my Scope icon?
You’ll be able to share your icon and story with your friends in social networks in the new year.
Who decides which icons are in the logo? What’s the process?
Our logo will be created out of the icons you share with us. We’ll also be using them on our leaflets, website and lots of other places as they help us explain why everybody should have the same choices and chances in life as everyone else. The Communications and Marketing Department at Scope will be picking the icons for the logo and other materials based on the story they are representing so that we have icons which represent a variety of future possibilities.
Can I pay to get my icon in the logo?
No, we will not be accepting payments to select specific icons.
Who decides what makes it into the gallery?
Your stories and icons will appear in the gallery unless they are discriminatory, offensive, rude or someone else owns any part of it.
Can I put my icon in your logo / Why isn’t my icon on the logo?
Our logo will be created out of the icons you share with us. We’ll also be using them on our leaflets, website and lots of other places as they help us explain why everybody should have the same choices and chances in life as everyone else. The Communications and Marketing Department at Scope will be picking the icons for the logo and other materials based on the story they are representing so that we have icons which represent a variety of future possibilities.
My icon doesn’t look like my picture – what’s the sign off, review or editing process? Why have you changed my drawing?
We love all the pictures we receive! To create your Scope icon, we turn it into one colour, make sure it ‘s one single thing and has a strong silhouette. These characteristics make it your Scope icon. If you don’t think your Scope icon represents your story, please get in touch with us (0808 800 3333) and we can find out how we can improve.
I don’t like my icon, how can I change it?
Your Scope icon is created using specific guidelines and once it is created, it can not be recreated or edited. If you don’t like it, please give us a call on 0808 800 3333 and we can talk about your options.
Can you stop using my icon?
Once a story and icon are shared with us we might use it straight away. If it has been used, we can’t remove something that already exists in the public domain, but we can make sure we don’t use it again for other things and can remove it from our gallery. Please call us on 0808 300 3333 to get your icon removed from the gallery. If your story and icon needs updating, please share another one with us!
Somebody copied my icon!
Any icons created by drawing or using an image will always be unique to you and cannot be copied by anyone else. If you pick a Scope icon from the online tool or ask us to create it for you from a description, then you may have the same Scope icon as someone else. Your stories are unique to you – it’s interesting to see the different stories that are represented by the same icon. You can look in our gallery and search the icons at www.scope.org.uk/share
Can I make an icon for someone else?
You can submit a story and picture on behalf of someone else at www.scope.org.uk/share but please make sure you have their permission!
Can I have an icon without donating anything?
You can share your story and picture without donating anything at www.scope.org.uk/share. If you would like to donate, please visit www.scope.org.uk/donate
Can I share this with my friends?
You can tell your friends about your icon and send them to www.scope.org.uk/share so they can join in. And from the new year you’ll also be able to use social networking to do this.
What are you going to do with my image once I’ve uploaded it?
We love all the pictures we receive! To create your Scope icon, we turn it into one colour, make sure it ‘s one single thing and has a strong silhouette.
How long does moderation take?
We’ll try not to take longer than two working days to create your Scope icon and add it to the gallery.
What is a Scope account?
A Scope account allows you to login and manage certain information about yourself and view your icons.
For instance, once you have an account you can decide what information about yourself you share with others and your preferences for us sending you emails. You can also view all your icons and edit them if you need to once they have been moderated.
You can create an account when you submit an icon or visit www.scope.org.uk/user/register.
You’ve used my icon for something else. Who can I talk to about this?
We might use your Scope icon on our leaflets, website and lots of other places as it helps us explain why everybody should have the same choices and chances in life as everyone else. We’ll be picking the icons for the logo and other materials based on the story they are representing. If you’d like us to stop using your story and Scope icon, please let us know so we can remove it from the gallery on 0808 800 3333.
Using the brand
Now I’ve made an icon, how can I get involved?
You can support the work we do in lots of ways, like donating, writing to your MP, following us on Twitter, doing an event… it’s a long list and creating a Scope icon and sharing your story is just one way of many to get involved. For more information about Scope and how you can support us, please visit www.scope.org.uk/support
Can I use the stories from your website?
We’d love for you to share our stories from the gallery. Talk to your friends, show your family and share yours on the social networks. If you’d like to use them in other ways, please get in touch with us at 0808 800 3333 to ask.
Can we produce our own promotional material?
If you’re telling someone about the work Scope does, please email marketing@scope.org.uk to ask for promotional material. If you’re telling someone about something you’re doing to support the work Scope does, please email supportercare@scope.org.uk to ask for templates and supporter material. We’ll be able to give you tips and advice on how to get the best results.
Why are you using icons?
At Scope, we use stories and pictures to help explain why disabled people should have the same choices and chances in life as everyone else. A Scope icon brings to life a real story about a real issue.
Accessibility
I can’t see the pictures – they are too small – can you make them bigger?
If you would like any information from Scope in alternative formats, please let us know. Get in touch with us at response@scope.org.uk or call us on 0808 800 3333.
How accessible is icon generation
We’ve made sure as many people as possible can share their story and create their Scope icon. You can read our icon tool accessibility statement.
If you are unable to submit an icon and story online you could use the downloadable form (PDF 731kb) or ask someone to submit your story on your behalf.
Alternatively, you can give us a call on 0808 800 3333 and we can put your story on our gallery to share with others or answer any questions you have (whether it’s about the accessibility of creating your Scope icon or about disability-related issues).
Feedback
Who can I give my feedback to?
We’d really like to know what you think about the work we do. Get in touch with us at response@scope.org.uk or call us on 0808 800 3333.
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