Introduction
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.
Take a detailed look at Read&Write on the Adaptive Technology Help Guide
Download on 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Access on public library computers
Each of our public library computers have Read&Write for Windows installed. If you do not have an active @queensu.ca email, you will not be able to access Read&Write on our public library computers. Follow the steps to access Read&Write.
Log into a public library computer using your Queen’s NetID and password.
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.
Select “Log in with Microsoft”. Use your Queen’s email (NetID@queensu.ca) and password. The Read&Write toolbar will launch.
Please note: if you do not have a Queen’s email, you will not be able to access Read&Write on our public 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.