Scheduled at 11:15 am in Penrose 1 on Wednesday, November 19.
#41124Speaker(s)
- Rachel Kruzel, Strategic Customer Success Manager - Higher Education, Everway
Session Details
- Length of Session: 1-hr
- Format: Lecture
- Expertise Level: Beginner
- Type of session: General Conference
Summary
Meet Everway, formerly Texthelp, a new company focused on neurotechnology in higher ed. This session explores how Everway’s tools, including Read&Write, Equatio, and OrbitNote, support neurodiverse students and promote Universal Design for Learning. Learn how these solutions create more inclusive, accessible learning experiences across campus.
Abstract
Higher education is placing greater focus on recognizing and supporting the diverse ways students think and learn. With increasing awareness of neurodiversity and a continued commitment to Universal Design for Learning (UDL), institutions are seeking tools that help every student thrive, not just those with diagnosed disabilities.
This session introduces Everway, the new brand formerly known as Texthelp, now a company focused on neurotechnology for colleges and universities. Everway’s mission is to create inclusive, flexible, and empowering learning environments through innovative technology designed for all minds.
Attendees will get a first look at the Everway brand and its suite of trusted tools: Read&Write, Equatio, and OrbitNote, each playing a unique role in reducing barriers and enhancing the learning experience. From supporting reading, writing, and math to improving document accessibility and engagement, these tools align with UDL principles and empower students of all abilities.
The session will also explore the broader landscape of neurodiversity in higher ed, examining how students with different cognitive strengths and challenges can be better supported through thoughtful design and inclusive tech. We’ll discuss best practices, real-world campus applications, and how cross-functional teams, from faculty to student support services, can leverage Everway’s solutions to make a measurable impact. Whether you’re familiar with Texthelp or brand new to Everway, this session will provide fresh insight into how neurotechnology can transform the student experience and elevate inclusion across your institution.
Keypoints
- Understanding neurodiversity can help inform more inclusive practices in teaching, learning, and student supp
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) offers a proactive framework for addressing barriers before they impact st
- The right neurotechnology tools can expand access and engagement for all learners—not just those with formal
Disability Areas
Cognitive/Learning
Topic Areas
Assistive Technology, Uncategorized
Speaker Bio(s)
Rachel Kruzel
Rachel Kruzel, ATP, is the Strategic Customer Success Manager - Higher Education for Everway where she supports higher education institutions across the United States and Canada as they explore, adopt, and implement technology based literacy, STEM, and accessibility based solutions to help create more inclusive, equitable, and accessible campuses and learning spaces for all students and campus members. She is a RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional and spent over ten years working as an Assistive Technology and Accommodations Specialist in Disability Resource Offices prior to coming to Everway. During her time in higher ed, she built and developed assistive technology programs at both schools she worked at, as well as coordinated the provision of accommodations. Rachel is a national expert in the areas of assistive technology, digital accessibility, accessible course materials, and accommodation provision around testing and notetaking.