[1] Young then took a part-time role as Youth and Community Officer for the Glasgow and West of Scotland Society of the Deaf, and then was hired as Social Work Assistant for the Edinburgh and East of Scotland Society of the Deaf, role he kept until he retired in 1991.
[2] Young was the Honorary Secretary of Scottish Regional Council (SRC) of the British Deaf Association (BDA) from 1969 to 1983.
Princess Diana became a dedicated patron of the Association and she committed to learn some British Sign Language.
[5] Young was married to Lilian Lawson, who worked along with him at the British Deaf Association (BDA) during the 80s.
Young was a badminton player and a keen member of the Glasgow Deaf Drama Club.