Draft:Everway LLC

Everway LLC
Formerly	Texthelp Ltd (1996–2024)
Industry	Software
Founded	1996 (Texthelp)
Founder	Martin McKay
Headquarters	Huron, Ohio, United States
Key people	Martin McKay (Executive Chairman)
Website	www.everway.com

Submission declined on 26 February 2026 by Pegnawl (talk).

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Declined by Pegnawl 7 months ago. Last edited by OpalYosutebito 4 months ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Submission declined on 7 February 2026 by TheObsidianGriffon (talk).

This draft is not written from a neutral point of view. Wikipedia articles must be written neutrally in a formal, impersonal, and dispassionate way. They should not read like a blog post, advertisement, or fan page. Rewrite the draft to remove:

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Declined by TheObsidianGriffon 7 months ago.

Submission declined on 27 October 2025 by AllWeKnowOfHeaven (talk).

This draft reads like an advertisement. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a platform for promotion or marketing. Drafts that are exclusively promotional may be deleted without notice.

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Declined by AllWeKnowOfHeaven 11 months ago.

Comment: Forbes interviews are insufficient for WP:SIGCOV WP:N Pegnawl (talk) 01:56, 26 February 2026 (UTC)

Comment: In accordance with the Wikimedia Foundation's Terms of Use, I disclose that I have been paid by my employer for my contributions to this article. NaomiWitherick (talk) 13:37, 7 October 2025 (UTC)

Overview

Everway LLC is a software company headquartered in the United States that develops educational and accessibility technology. The company was established in 2024 following the merger of Texthelp Ltd and n2y LLC.

As of 2025, the company reports that its products have been used by more than 250 million users worldwide.^[1].

History

Texthelp Ltd was founded in 1996 in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, by Martin McKay. The company originated from McKay's interest in developing tools to support communication and accessibility, influenced by his father’s experience following a stroke^[2].

Acquisitions

In January 2022, Texthelp acquired Don Johnston Incorporated, a United States–based developer of educational software^[3].
Later in 2022, Texthelp acquired Oribi, a Swedish educational software company^[4]

Products

Everway develops literacy, mathematics, accessibility, and curriculum solutions for educational settings. Its products include the literacy support tool Read&Write, which the company states has approximately 50 million users worldwide^[5].

Awards and recognition

Included in Forbes Accessibility 100 list (2025)^[6]
Martin McKay was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year Ireland (2022)^[7]

References

↑ "Empowering every learner: Everway's commitment to inclusive education in the Middle East". www.business.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
↑ Aquino, Steven. "How Martin McKay And Texthelp Is Making Literacy More Accessible In The Classroom And In The Workplace". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
↑ Aquino, Steven. "Texthelp, Don Johnston CEOs Talk Joining Forces In Order To Help Students Everywhere 'Achieve More'". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
↑ "Assistive technology firm Texthelp sees turnover double in last two years". BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. 2023-01-10. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
↑ Aquino, Steven. "Texthelp Chief Exec Martin McKay Talks Neurodiversity, Free Read&Write App In New Interview". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
↑ SCHWARZ", "ALAN. "Forbes' Accessibility 100 List 2025: Innovation in Accessibility". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
↑ "Founder of assistive tech firm based in Antrim named Ireland Entrepreneur of the Year". BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. 2022-12-01. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2025-11-13.

[1] "Empowering every learner: Everway's commitment to inclusive education in the Middle East". www.business.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-11-13.

[2] Aquino, Steven. "How Martin McKay And Texthelp Is Making Literacy More Accessible In The Classroom And In The Workplace". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-11-13.

[3] Aquino, Steven. "Texthelp, Don Johnston CEOs Talk Joining Forces In Order To Help Students Everywhere 'Achieve More'". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-11-13.

[4] "Assistive technology firm Texthelp sees turnover double in last two years". BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. 2023-01-10. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2025-11-13.

[5] Aquino, Steven. "Texthelp Chief Exec Martin McKay Talks Neurodiversity, Free Read&Write App In New Interview". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-11-13.

[6] SCHWARZ", "ALAN. "Forbes' Accessibility 100 List 2025: Innovation in Accessibility". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-11-13.

[7] "Founder of assistive tech firm based in Antrim named Ireland Entrepreneur of the Year". BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. 2022-12-01. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2025-11-13.

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