What n2y does

Everway (formerly n2y and Texthelp) is a privately held neuroinclusive technology company headquartered in Huron, Ohio, that develops accessibility tools for K-12 special education and enterprise workplaces. The company operates a portfolio of 15+ products spanning differentiated curriculum (Unique Learning System, News2You, Inspire), literacy support (Read&Write, OrbitNote), math accessibility (Equatio, Equals Mathematics), symbol-based communication (Symbolstix Prime), IEP management (Polaris), assessment (uPar), and workplace neuroinclusion (Everway for Work, ReachDeck). These products are organized around three functional pillars: instructing (curriculum delivery), assisting (accessibility tools), and planning (data and IEP insights), and are trusted by 250+ million users worldwide with 30+ years of combined expertise.

The business model is predominantly subscription-based recurring licensing sold through three go-to-market motions: a product-led growth channel with direct online single-license purchases, enterprise field sales for district-wide and company-wide deployments (evidenced by anchor customers KPMG, Lumen Technologies, Coca-Cola EuroPacific Partners, and EY), and event-driven demand generation (notably the Everway Unlocked event reaching 10,000+ educators and 5,000+ business leaders). Pricing is not publicly disclosed but follows annual billing cycles for individual licenses and quote-based contracts for enterprise deployments. A professional learning services revenue stream complements licensing with training and professional development for educators and organizations.

The company was formed through the merger of n2y (founded 1997) and Texthelp, subsequently rebranded as Everway to unify the combined product portfolio under a single neuroinclusion-focused brand. It maintains certifications including ISO/IEC 27001, COPPA, FERPA, SOPPA, and GDPR, and operates across North America, the United Kingdom, and Ireland with a global team of 500+ members. The company has received institutional investment from Riverside Company (2016) and Providence Equity Partners (2019).

Name

n2y

Legal name

Everway

Website

https://n2y.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Everway (formerly n2y and Texthelp) provides neuroinclusive accessibility software for K-12 special education and enterprise workplaces, serving 250+ million users with curriculum, literacy, math, communication, and IEP tools via subscription licensing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Educational Support Services (611710), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Assistive Technology (AT) & Accessible Learning Tools (EDALAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

IEP/IFSP-Aligned Curriculum & Lesson Materials (EDAGAMAA), Executive Functioning & Behavioral Support Tools (ADHD, SEL/Behavior Tracking, Routines) (EDAFAKAG), Special Needs & Inclusive Learning Trade (Dyslexia, ADHD, ASD Supports) (EDAGAIAL), Educational Digital Courseware & Learning Platforms (LMS-Integrated) (MPAJABAH)

Keywords

• Special education software
• Assistive technology
• Neuroinclusive learning tools
• Literacy support software
• Workplace accessibility solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Huron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Subscription Licensing: Recurring subscription model for individual and organizational licenses across education and workplace products
2. Professional Learning Services: Training and professional development courses for educators and organizations
3. Single License Purchases: Individual license purchases available through online store for single-user access

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Everway (formerly n2y and Texthelp) develops and sells a portfolio of special education curriculum, accessibility, and literacy software products for K-12 students, higher education learners, educators, and enterprise workplaces. Its suite includes differentiated instruction tools (Unique Learning System, News2You, Inspire), assistive literacy tools (Read&Write, Equatio, OrbitNote, SpeechStream, ReachDeck, uPar), IEP and behavior management tools (Polaris, Positivity, Symbolstix Prime), and a neuroinclusive workplace suite (Everway for Work). The company sells through single-license online purchases, organizational/district subscriptions, and enterprise deployments.

Product overview

Everway (formerly n2y and Texthelp) offers a comprehensive portfolio of education and workplace accessibility tools designed to help everyone understand and be understood. The product suite includes: education solutions such as Unique Learning System (special education curriculum), News2You (differentiated current events), Equals Mathematics (math accessibility tools), L3 Skills (interactive skill-building games), Symbolstix Prime (symbol-based communication), Positivity (behavior management), Classics (accessible literature), and Inspire (intervention curriculum); literacy and learning tools including Read&Write (literacy support), Equatio (digital math), OrbitNote (PDF accessibility), SpeechStream (content accessibility), uPar (reading screener), and Polaris (IEP management); and workplace solutions including Everway for Work (neuroinclusive workplace suite) and ReachDeck (web accessibility). The platform supports diverse learning needs including dyslexia, ADHD, autism, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia through tools organized around instruction, assistance, and planning capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Unique Learning System: Special education curriculum for students with complex learning needs
• News2You
• Equals Mathematics
• L3 Skills
• Symbolstix Prime
• Positivity
• Classics
• Inspire
• Read&Write
• Equatio
• OrbitNote
• SpeechStream
• uPar
• Polaris
• ReachDeck
• Everway for Work
• Embrace
• SpedTrack

Products and services

• Unique Learning System Special education curriculum designed to support students with diverse and complex learning needs through differentiated instruction and comprehensive learning materials.
• News2You Differentiated current events news platform that makes news accessible for students with varying ability levels.
• Equals Mathematics Math accessibility tools designed to make mathematical concepts and computations accessible to all learners.
• L3 Skills Interactive skill-building games that help students develop essential learning skills through engaging gameplay.
• Symbolstix Prime Symbol-based communication tool that supports individuals with communication differences through visual symbol interfaces.
• Positivity Behavior and classroom management solution designed to support positive learning environments and student self-regulation.
• Classics Accessible novels and plays collection that provides literature in formats suitable for diverse learners.
• Inspire Targeted intervention curriculum designed to support students who need additional academic intervention and skill development.
• Read&Write Literacy support tool that provides reading and writing assistance for students with dyslexia and other learning differences, including text-to-speech, word prediction, and other literacy features.
• Equatio Digital accessible math solution that enables students to create, explore, and understand mathematical concepts through an accessible digital interface.
• OrbitNote PDF reader and editor that provides accessibility features for reading and annotating PDF documents.
• SpeechStream Online content accessibility tool that adds speech and visual supports to web-based educational content.
• uPar Reading accommodations screener that helps identify appropriate reading supports and accommodations for individual students.
• Polaris Collaborative IEP (Individualized Education Program) solution that supports educators in creating and managing student IEPs.
• Everway for Work Neuroinclusive workplace suite designed to help organizations support diverse thinking styles and improve communication, focus, and productivity across teams.
• ReachDeck Accessible online content tool that helps make websites and digital content accessible to all users, including those with reading difficulties.
• Professional Learning Services Training and professional development courses for educators and organizations to enable effective use of Everway products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ students thriving at Edmonton Public Schools with Read&Write
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SpedTrackminorOthersIntegration partner providing IEP management tools alongside Everway's special education solutions
• Embrace (Embrace Education)minorOthersSpecial education solutions provider, with Embrace offering additional resources for special education needs

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Crick Software: UK-based developer of Clicker, Clicker Docs, and DocsPlus for special education literacy support. Comparable mid-sized vendor targeting the same K-12 special needs and inclusive classroom segment as Everway.
• Don Johnston: Long-standing US assistive technology vendor offering reading, writing, and learning support tools (e.g., Read:OutLoud, Co:Writer) directly competitive with Everway's Read&Write, Equatio, and uPar for K-12 special education.
• Kurzweil Education (Cambium Learning Group): Provides Kurzweil 3000, a flagship literacy/assistive platform for students with learning differences, directly overlapping with Read&Write and the broader Everway assistive suite across K-12 and higher education.
• ReadSpeaker: Global text-to-speech and accessibility vendor serving both education and enterprise. Directly competes with SpeechStream and ReachDeck for content accessibility in schools and corporate web properties.
• Frontline Education: Provider of K-12 special education and IEP management software (Frontline Special Ed). Directly competes with Everway's Polaris (IEP) and SpedTrack integration in the district-level special education workflow.
• Learning Ally: Non-profit provider of audiobooks and reading support for students with dyslexia, blindness, and reading barriers. Competes with Read&Write and Everway's reading accommodations/accessible literature offerings (Classics, uPar).
• Bookshare (Benetech): Accessible ebook library for people with reading barriers, integrated with school and library systems. Overlaps with Everway's accessible literature and reading accommodations products serving special education.

Emerging players

• AssistiveWare: Independent developer of Proloquo, Proloquo2Go, and Keeble AAC apps for iOS. Smaller and more focused than Everway, with meaningful overlap specifically in symbol-based communication (vs. Symbolstix Prime) for the special education and AAC market.

Broad incumbents

• Tobii Dynavox: Larger established AAC and special education vendor (Boardmaker, Snap Core First) with hardware and software. Overlaps with Symbolstix Prime and special education curriculum but is broader in scope and includes dedicated speech-generating devices.
• Microsoft (Immersive Reader / Accessibility): Bundled free accessibility features (Immersive Reader, Learning Tools, Office 365 accessibility) inside the dominant enterprise productivity suite. The single largest competitive threat to Everway's standalone literacy and accessibility tools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Everwayglobal
• Facebookfacebook.com/145972031997
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/n2y-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/everwayglobal
• Xx.com/n2yinc

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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