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[Accessing AYOA](https://support.ayoa.com/accessing-ayoa?hsLang=en) July 29, 2025 # What is Assistive Technology and why does it matter? ## Supporting diverse minds through inclusive, AI-powered tools **AYOA is a neuro-inclusive Assistive Technology (AT) solution** designed to adapt to how each individual thinks, learns, and works **best.** Supporting people with ADHD, Dyslexia, or Autism, AYOA helps visualise ideas, organise tasks and take control of learning, development and project management in a way that feels natural and builds confidence.    ![Untitled design](https://support.ayoa.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design.svg) ### **Why AYOA Leads in Assistive Education Technology** **Innovative, inclusive, and built for the future of learning** As a **Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA) approved platform**, and [TechRadar Mind Mapping product of the year 2025](https://www.techradar.com/best/best-mind-map-software), AYOA is trusted by educators across the UK. AYOA reduces cognitive load, boosts learner engagement, and makes complex assignments manageable.  With real-time accessibility support and customisable features, AYOA equips educators with everything they need to teach inclusively, without compromising quality.    ### **Assistive Technology That Boosts Learning Outcomes** **More than just a tool: a thinking partner** AYOA can **dramatically** enhance how students engage with complex material: - **Idea generation**: With our AI-powered prompts never fear the dreaded blank page again! - **Multimodal learning**: Add videos, visuals, colours, typography, GIFs, notes and comments to support different learning styles and engage students, proven to **improve retention and recall.** - **Focus and flexibility**: Distraction-reducing features like auto-focus, themes and shortcuts.   ![y9c2m8e4.rocketcdn.mewp-contentuploads202305ayoa\_allinone\_ai\_5](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/y9c2m8e4.rocketcdn.mewp-contentuploads202305ayoa_allinone_ai_5.png?width=670&height=331&name=y9c2m8e4.rocketcdn.mewp-contentuploads202305ayoa_allinone_ai_5.png)   ### **Designed With Educators In Mind** We know switching to new tools can be a challenge. That’s why AYOA is: - **Easy to onboard**: AYOA is browser-based, with minimal training required to get started. It has a friendly interface for all experience levels. Students can benefit from AYOA immediately. - **Adaptive by design**: Bring every student onto the same platform with tools tailored to individual needs. No more juggling different systems. - **Easy integrations:** AYOA works with the systems you use already; integrations are supported for Google Drive, Outlook, Dropbox & more. Plus, Single Sign On makes accessing your account securely simple from any device. **Backed by support**: Our friendly team is [here to help](https://support.ayoa.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) educators get the most from AYOA.   ### **![work\_your\_way\_video](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/work_your_way_video.jpg?width=670&height=456&name=work_your_way_video.jpg)** ### **How AYOA Supports Neurodivergent Learners** **Supporting working memory, focus, and independence** AYOA’s flexible visual features are ideal for students who think **differently**: - **Visual support for thinking and memory**: Mind Maps, Task boards and Whiteboards transform the confusion of abstract ideas into visual clarity. - **Executive function aids**: Checklists, priority tags and reminders help students manage deadlines, break down assignments, and avoid overwhelm. - **Independent learning**: AYOA’s intuitive design gives students full control of their work - from organising ideas to planning their day, it’s an **all-in-one solution.** - **Private to collaborative**: Whether learning independently or with peers, AYOA flexes to fit each student’s needs through live collaboration and knowledge sharing   ***“AYOA promotes creativity, deep learning, independent thinking, and actually starts getting learners to learn to learn, and have fun with learning.”* – Tim Fenn, lecturer.** ---     ### **Ready to find out more about AYOA?** [Book a call with our team](https://www.ayoa.com/assessors/#book)today to explore how AYOA can support your learners   ![604844f1-a894-4862-0768-fe2ed20938ab](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Transactional%20emails/604844f1-a894-4862-0768-fe2ed20938ab.png?width=670&height=335&name=604844f1-a894-4862-0768-fe2ed20938ab.png)   - [Accessing AYOA](https://support.ayoa.com/accessing-ayoa?hsLang=en) - [My AYOA Account](https://support.ayoa.com/my-ayoa-account?hsLang=en#main-content) - [My Preferences](https://support.ayoa.com/my-ayoa-account?hsLang=en#my-preferences) - [Managing your AYOA subscription](https://support.ayoa.com/my-ayoa-account?hsLang=en#managing-your-ayoa-subscription) - [AYOA Team Plans](https://support.ayoa.com/ayoa-team-plans?hsLang=en) - [AYOA Mobile](https://support.ayoa.com/ayoa-mobile?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Account Management - Mobile](https://support.ayoa.com/ayoa-mobile?hsLang=en#account-management-mobile) - [Ayoa Chat - Mobile](https://support.ayoa.com/ayoa-mobile?hsLang=en#ayoa-chat-mobile) - [Mind Maps - Mobile](https://support.ayoa.com/ayoa-mobile?hsLang=en#mind-maps-mobile) - [Task Boards and My Planner - Mobile](https://support.ayoa.com/ayoa-mobile?hsLang=en#task-boards-and-my-planner-mobile) - [Whiteboards- Mobile](https://support.ayoa.com/ayoa-mobile?hsLang=en#whiteboards-mobile) - [AYOA Chat](https://support.ayoa.com/ayoa-chat?hsLang=en) - [Mind Maps](https://support.ayoa.com/mind-maps?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Getting started with Mind Mapping in AYOA](https://support.ayoa.com/mind-maps?hsLang=en#getting-started-with-mind-mapping-in-ayoa) - [How to use Mind Maps on the Web / Desktop](https://support.ayoa.com/mind-maps?hsLang=en#how-to-use-mind-maps-on-the-web-desktop) - [Radial Maps](https://support.ayoa.com/mind-maps?hsLang=en#radial-maps) - [Capture Maps](https://support.ayoa.com/mind-maps?hsLang=en#capture-maps) - [iMindMap](https://support.ayoa.com/mind-maps?hsLang=en#imindmap) - [Accessibility](https://support.ayoa.com/mind-maps?hsLang=en#accessibility) - [AI](https://support.ayoa.com/ai?hsLang=en#main-content) - [AI imports and prompts](https://support.ayoa.com/ai?hsLang=en#ai-imports-and-prompts) - [AI Assistant](https://support.ayoa.com/ai?hsLang=en#ai-assistant) - [Imports and Exports](https://support.ayoa.com/imports-and-exports?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Imports](https://support.ayoa.com/imports-and-exports?hsLang=en#imports) - [Exports](https://support.ayoa.com/imports-and-exports?hsLang=en#exports) - [Task Management](https://support.ayoa.com/task-management?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Task Boards](https://support.ayoa.com/task-management?hsLang=en#task-boards) - [Workflow / Kanban](https://support.ayoa.com/task-management?hsLang=en#workflow-kanban) - [Canvas](https://support.ayoa.com/task-management?hsLang=en#canvas) - [Gantt Timeline](https://support.ayoa.com/task-management?hsLang=en#gantt-timeline) - [Task Management](https://support.ayoa.com/task-management?hsLang=en#task-management) - [Whiteboards](https://support.ayoa.com/whiteboards?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Whiteboards](https://support.ayoa.com/whiteboards?hsLang=en#whiteboards) [![ayoa\_logo-svg](https://support.ayoa.com/hubfs/ayoa_logo-svg.svg "ayoa_logo-svg")](https://ayoa.com) [Get started for free](https://auth.ayoa.com/signup?email=) [AYOA privacy policy](https://www.ayoa.com/privacy-policy/) [Got a suggestion?](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1xuRuRa85Q-e8ya52b55HQwf4wbn) [Our customers](https://www.ayoa.com/ourcustomers/) Copyright © 2026, OpenGenius Ltd.