Executive Chair and Founder, Everway
Martin McKay
Tech trailblazer in neuroinclusive technology and neuroinclusion
About Martin McKay
Martin McKay founded Texthelp in 1996 with a clear goal, to help people with communication difficulties succeed. Over the past 25+ years, he has built and led the company, now Everway, to create literacy and STEM technology used by millions of people around the world every day.
He believes understanding and being understood changes lives. Under his leadership, Everway has supported more than 250 million people globally, helping learners and workers access opportunity with confidence.
For Martin, neuroinclusion is not a trend. It is a responsibility and a measurable path to better outcomes in education, work, and life.
Awards and Accreditations
- EY Entrepreneur of the Year Ireland, 2022
- Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category, 2021
- Presidential Award from the International Dyslexia Association for his lifetime contribution to dyslexia and literacy, 2017
- The Assistive Technology Industry Association Board board member
- The NIMAS Board for the USA Office of Special Education Programs board member
- The Universal Design for Learning Council board member
- The Brookings Centre for Universal Education board member
Associations
“For almost 30 years, we’ve seen what happens when people are given the right support. Confidence grows. Skills develop. Potential becomes performance.
When we design for different ways of thinking, we don’t lower standards. We raise outcomes for everyone.”
Latest insights from Martin
Areas of Expertise
- Neuroinclusion
- Dyslexia and literacy
- Assistive technology
- Universal Design for Learning
- Inclusive education policy
- Accessible workplace technology
