Read&Write Gold

Description

Software program that is designed to provide literacy support for users, including tools for reading and writing. The software has a text-to-speech function which enables individuals to have accessible documents read aloud to them.

Access

How to Install

• Visit https://academy.texthelp.com/read-and-write-education/student-resources/

• Select the Operating System or Browser you are using

• Download the software

• Install the software

• After launching the software, you will be directed to a website

• Choose the Microsoft log in option

• Sign in with your OHIO credentials

• The tools should now be available to you

Who can access

• Current students, faculty, and staff

Features

• Reading text out loud and assisting with understanding unfamiliar words

• Helps students study, revise, proofread and increase their understanding of content

• Helps to improve reading and comprehension skills

 

Platform

• Windows

• Mac

• iPad

• Android

• Google Chrome

• Microsoft Edge

Additional resources

Get help

• Visit the Technology Help Center (help.ohio.edu) to get live support, view outages, and browse trainings.

Accessibility

Ohio University strives to make its digital resources and services accessible to all visitors, including those with disabilities who may also be using assistive technology. If special steps are necessary in order to improve the accessibility of experiences for end-users, those steps must be taken. 
 
If you experience a barrier that affects your ability to access OHIO websites, videos, online forums, documents, or other information technology, please let us know. 
For further information about OHIO's digital accessibility resources, see:

• Digital Accessibility

• Office for University Accessibility

• Student Accessibility Services

• Ohio University's IT Accessibility Policy

Security

The Ohio University Information Security Office strives to educate and empower the University community to appropriately manage risks and protect OHIO’s information and systems. This effort is facilitated through policies, standards, and information security risk management program, as well as other tools and guidance that are provided to the University community. This modern approach creates a safe computing environment in which the University community can teach, learn, and conduct research. 

For additional information about OHIO’s security resources, see:

• Resources for students 

• Resources for faculty and staff 

• Resources for researchers