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Adaptive Technology Centre: Software and Assistive Devices

Adaptive Technology Centre (ATC), located in rooms 119 and 120, Stauffer Library, offering a range of services, computers, assistive devices, and specialized software that enable students with disabilities to read, write, research and study more effective

Read&Write

TextHelp Read&Write is a text to speech software toolbar that includes features that assist with reading comprehension and writing assignments. Anyone with an active @queensu.ca email can download Read&Write to their own devices for free or use it on our public library computers.

Read&Write is available for:

  • Windows desktop
  • Mac desktop
  • iOS app
  • Android app
  • Microsoft Edge browser extension
  • Google Chrome browser extension

Discover the features of each version of Read&Write on the TextHelp website and learn which version is right for you.

 

Download Read&Write to your own device

Queen’s students, staff, and faculty can download Read&Write on their own devices for free. Read&Write is available for Windows desktop, Mac desktop, iOS app, Android app, and browser extension. Follow the steps to download Read&Write:

Step One – Access Read&Write for Education

Go to the Read&Write for Education website. Click the purple “Start your trial today” button.

You will be prompted to fill out a short form. Answer the questions to the best of your ability, then select the pink “Start your free trial” button.

Step Two – Select which version to download

Choose which option is best for you:

  • Windows (CAN) – desktop version
  • Mac – desktop version
  • iPad – app
  • Android – app
  • Microsoft Edge – browser extension
  • Google Chrome – browser extension

If you have access to a desktop/laptop, our Adaptive Technologist recommends the desktop version.

Compare the features of each version of Read&Write

Step Three – Follow the Installation Wizard Instructions

Navigate to your “Downloads” folder and select Read&Write. Follow the installation instructions detailed by the installation wizard. Each version will have its own installation instructions.

Step Four – Open Read&Write

After the installation, you can open Read&Write clicking/tapping its icon. The icon is a purple puzzle piece with “rw” written in white in the middle. If prompted to log in, select “Log in with Microsoft” and log in with your Queen’s email (NetID@queensu.ca) and password.

 

If you're encountering access issues, please email library.atc@queensu.ca or the Adaptive Technologist.

Access Read&Write on library computers

Each of our library computers have Read&Write for Windows installed. Follow the steps to access Read&Write.

Please note: If you do not have an active @queensu.ca email, you will not be able to access Read&Write on our library computers. If you could benefit from a screen reader, please reach out to Library Accessibility Services at library.atc@queensu.ca to discuss options.

Step One – Log into the computer

Log into a library computer using your Queen’s NetID and password.

Step Two – Open Read&Write

Open Read&Write by double clicking the Read&Write icon on the desktop. This icon is a purple puzzle piece with “rw” written in white in the centre.

Step Three – Log into Read&Write

Select “Log in with Microsoft”. Use your Queen’s email (NetID@queensu.ca) and password.