Read&Write software Supporting reading, writing and studying
This program can read PDFs, Word documents, and webpages out loud, including Moodle content. It includes a dictation feature called Talk&Type. It can also help you make more efficient study notes, provide word prediction when writing essays and reports, and so much more. Read&Write is freely available (and completely optional) to all TRU students, staff, and faculty.
Questions?
If you have any questions about Read&Write, or encounter compatibility issues with Moodle or other online content, please don’t hesitate to email the Assistive Technology Specialist at as@tru.ca.
How to access Read&Write
- Have a look at Read&Write for more information. You’ll see instructions to download Read&Write. Please sign in to Read&Write with the Microsoft option, and use your TRU email address.
- After you’ve installed Read&Write, feel free to play around with the program and see what it can do. If you find it helpful to learn from videos, we recommend a great YouTube playlist that goes over the features in more detail. IT Services has more resources on the Read&Write software.
Assistive technology resources
Accessibility technology and tools
JAWS for Windows
- Quick Start Guide
- Paid Webinars
- Free Webinars
- Free Download available on Freedom Scientific
Read & Write
- Assistive Technology Series
- Vocabulary List Builder
- Tools for the Writing Process
- Support Tools for Students with Dyslexia
- Support Tools for International Students
- Study Strategies for Higher Education Students
- YouTube channel
- Guides for other platforms
- Quick Reference Guide
- Let's Get It Read!
- Key Tools for Specific Higher Ed Needs
- Introduction to Read&Write for Windows - Handout
- Highlighter Tool Uses
Assistive technology resources
Focus, organization, and time management
Flash-card studying
Mind-mapping
Note-taking & Organization
Health & Wellness Supports
Please note
TRU does not officially endorse any of the following apps or extensions.
Please read the terms and conditions carefully for any app, and use at your own discretion.
