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Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology resources for a variety of applications.

What is Read & Write?

Read & Write is a powerful text-to-speech software, which also has options for dictation and more. As a student, you have access to the full version of this program. To download Read & Write, please follow these steps:

  1. Visit the Read&Write Software Downloads page.
  2. Select the correct operating system for your device. If given the option, select to download the software for a group/unlimited license (not single user).
  3. Follow the instructions provided to download the software.
  4. Login with your NSCC username and password (W# / Password)
  5. If using Read & Write while browsing the internet, be sure to download the Google Chrome plugin. See this video for more information.

Screenshot of the TextHelp Read&Write website.

*Note: If using an NSCC device, please visit the Technology Service Desk to install using Live Chat!

Technical troubleshooting questions should be directed to the Technology Service Desk.

Read&Write Support Resources

Read&Write Videos