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Assistive technology for reading: text-to-speech vs AI summarisation
Text-to-speech vs AI summarisation: which reading support actually helps you learn? See how Tailo brings both together in one workflow.
Coloured overlays and font choices: what actually helps
If reading leaves your eyes tired before your brain is, visual stress or reading fatigue could be why. This article looks at what colour overlays and font choices actually do, and how Tailo’s Customise feature helps you build a reading setup that works for you.
Studying with college anxiety, depression or low mood
Studying with anxiety, depression, or low mood is common at university, but rarely talked about. This article looks at how these conditions affect concentration, motivation, and academic reading – and how Tailo’s Estimated Reading Times, Summaries, Projects, and Podcasts features can make studying feel more manageable.
Autism and reading comprehension: making academic reading less overwhelming
Dense, unpredictable academic text can create a cognitive and sensory load that hits autistic students especially hard. Here’s how Tailo’s estimated reading times, summaries, and pacing tools help make studying feel more manageable.
4 Essential Tips for Improving Accessibility in Academic Journals
Academic journals are essential resources for anyone in research and higher education. But dense language, complex concepts, and an overwhelming presentation make them difficult for many students to access. Accessibility is not just about readability. It is about...
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.
What You Missed: How AI Can Support Students Without Undermining Academic Integrity
Didn’t make it to the ICLCA x Tailo webinar? No stress. We’ve got you covered with the key takeaways, the biggest audience questions (and answers), and a quick link to watch the whole thing back.