Assistive Technology Initiative

Read&Write

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Read&Write opens a new window is a FREE literacy software (PC & Mac) available for all Mason students, faculty & staff. Read&Write Supports different learning styles (Example: Auditory & Visual), reading comprehension, writing & studying skills, English as a second language (ESL), and research.

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Features of Read&Write Include:

  • Text-to-Speech (Have PDF/Word read out loud)
  • Digital Highlighting (Highlight notes in documents with multiple colors)
  • Speech Maker (Create an MP3 audio file from a document)
  • Word Prediction (Makes writing papers easier and faster)
  • Language Translator
  • Scan Hard Copy Documents to Word, PDF or HTML files (scanner required)

How can I get Read&Write?

To get your copy of Read&Write by Texthelp, follow the download instructions below.

Please note, this software works best with accessible /alternative text options

Download Read & Write

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