Blog, News and Updates
Tailo Turns One! Celebrating a Year of Supporting Disabled Students Through the DSA
Tailo is officially one year old! In our first year, we’ve helped thousands of disabled students summarise academic articles and study with confidence through the DSA. Thanks to the support of DSA Needs Assessors, Tailo has become a trusted reading tool for neurodivergent students across the UK.
Tailo Wins the Scope Accessible Product Award
We’re proud to announce that Tailo has won the Scope Accessible Product Award 2025! This national award recognises our mission to make academic reading easier for disabled and neurodivergent students, and celebrates the impact of inclusive, assistive technology in education.
Disability Bias in AI and Its Accessibility Impact
Disability bias in AI can exclude and misrepresent disabled people, reinforcing barriers in education and tech. Learn how Tailo is tackling this through inclusive design and accessible EdTech.
What is Neurodiversity Celebration Week?
At Tailo, we’re huge advocates for students with disabilities, and it’s our mission to make assistive tech more accessible, especially for those who are neurodivergent. Our founder, Chris Hughes, is dyslexic himself, and created Tailo to support students with...
Students asked, we listened: How students inspired Tailo’s new Section Summaries feature
We’ve always believed that the best way to create a tool for students is to build it with students. Our approach to innovation is rooted in listening - really listening - to the people who rely on our products the most. Through one-on-one interviews, open feedback...
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 Adds OpenDyslexic Font: Empowering Dyslexic Readers in Academia
At Tailo our mission is to create a customised reading environment for neurodivergent students that allows them to learn, thrive and feel empowered, and as a result, we’re constantly working to improve the features of our software to better support students. This week we’re excited to announce the latest feature addition to Tailo: OpenDyslexic!
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.