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How Assistive Technology Can Reduce Cognitive Load for Neurodivergent Students: Tailo’s Spring Updates Explained

Tailo’s spring 2026 updates introduce enhanced OCR for academic PDFs, a new Chrome Extension, and improved text-to-speech voices – three changes to its assistive technology for disabled students that address real barriers in the academic reading process. Here’s what’s new and what it means for DSA Needs Assessors and university disability support teams.

Supporting Disabled Students in Higher Education: The Role of AI

Disabled students face hidden barriers in higher education, from dense reading lists to inaccessible materials. Tailo is an AI reading tool designed to make academic study clearer, more manageable, and accessible – helping students save time, reduce stress, and learn with confidence.

Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA): What It Is, How to Apply, and Real Advice from Students

If you’re a student with a disability or learning difference, the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) can fund the support you need to thrive at uni. This guide breaks down what the DSA is, how to apply, and where to hear real stories from students just like you.

From Confusion to Clarity: Simplify Academic Texts with Tailo

From Confusion to Clarity: Simplify Academic Texts with Tailo

Trawling through the black and white hellscape of academic texts to find that one phrase to justify your essay? We’ve all been there. At Tailo, we think it’s time for a change. That’s why our software includes two features to help your reading experience feel more engaging, efficient and empowering.

Tailo for ADHD

Tailo for ADHD

With ADHD diagnoses increasing across the UK, and a better understanding of the condition emerging from the work of advocates on social media, it’s about time that ADHD challenges are taken seriously in higher education, so that people with the condition are given the...

Tailo for Dyslexia

Tailo for Dyslexia

Tailo is a web-based platform that transforms the way that neurodivergent students read and comprehend key knowledge, providing tailored support and tools to help them succeed. In this guide we explore how Tailo’s features specifically support dyslexic students.

Tailo Approved for DSA Recommendation

Tailo Approved for DSA Recommendation

Tailo has now been approved by Disabled Students’ Allowance to help students get the support that they deserve. Tailo is a web-based platform that transforms the way that neurodivergent students read and comprehend key knowledge, providing tailored support and tools to help them succeed.

Transform the way you read with Tailo.