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Read&Write

Overview

What is Read&Write?

Read&Write is a literacy support tool that offers help with everyday tasks like reading text out loud, understanding unfamiliar words, researching assignments and proofing written work.

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Recent Reviews

Read&Write Review

9 out of 10
April 29, 2024
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Our main use is for students with required needs for exams. These students are able to access the software through their Chromebook …
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Read&Write Review

10 out of 10
April 18, 2024
Incentivized
Since I work at a district school board, Read&Write is primarily used as a Tier 1 education support as well as a Tier 3 support for …
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How Read&Write Differs From Its Competitors

Platforms and Devices

It's good to know that we have a reliable learning aid that is easily available to students and staff with no hassle of unique installs. It is deployed to the school and mainly used on the Chromebooks and works well. The fact that it works so well on the Chromebooks is important to use as we …
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Platforms and Devices

It is everything. Ensuring that everyone has equal access to all content and opportunities is the whole purpose of education.<br>Giving every stakeholder the capability to have the best interaction possible with the organisation provides confidence and assurance. Students leave feeling supported …
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Platforms and Devices

It's imperative that students feel independent and able to access the support they need at their finger tips without having to ask for support/help from the classroom teacher. This has meant we can dedicate our LSA resources to the students who really need the in person support.
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Platforms and Devices

It is super rewarding to provide a tool that benefits so many learners. We strive for equitable access to technology and feel that providing Read&Write helps us meet that goal. Providing this tool also helps us align with district priorities around equity, SEL, MTSS, and literacy. I love that it …
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Platforms and Devices

It means the world to students as those who log into their Google Accounts anywhere (at home, school etc.) will have access to Read&Write. Many parents ask us as the IT department about Read&Write before their student enrolls to our school and they are always pleasantly surprised that we ensure …
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Platforms and Devices

It is important that no one is disadvantaged because of what they are using. We have found that our iPad students are missing out and there is a desire from our schools to get the same level of support for those students.
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Platforms and Devices

We must have the best support available for our pupils and staff. As a Learning Support Manager, I need to know that it is making a difference in their lives. It may sound corny but the program is life-changing if you are illiterate and it consequently does need to be available across all platforms.
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Platforms and Devices

Having access to Read&Write for Google in our school district means the difference between students being dependent on an adult to assist with reading, writing, editing, note taking, etc. to students being more engaged and willing to use the tools to produce their own work that they can be proud …
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Platforms and Devices

I think that being able to have our staff and student access assistive technology tools that they need to be successful anywhere they are online is ultimate accessibility. I have really seen Read&Write's universal accessibility grow since we adopted Read&Write in 2020. Our students are now able to …
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Platforms and Devices

It's highly important for us to provide our students with the tools to be successful in their academic pursuits. Our college strives to set an example to our community and partners in the area of accommodations and accessibility services. Part of that is being able to provide our students …
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Platforms and Devices

This is one of my number one priorities! With this in mind, I want to ensure that students have access at all times and consistent training and support. I am also very mindful of how we can move away from seeing these tools as something for students who are neurodiverse and see them as tools for …
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Platforms and Devices

The Read&Write toolbar is a universal design for learning tool, allowing learning to be accessible for all staff and students, regardless of where they are working and on what device. It means a lot to us to have such a tool available.
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Platforms and Devices

This is super important to us because of who we are as a private school for students with learning disabilities. We all have different needs as learners and my job is to expose students to assistive technology tools that may help them, while students must determine which specific tools will help …
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Platforms and Devices

From an accontability standpoint we have covered accessibility, we can check that box. Beyond that, the ease and universal ability to support staff and students is a beautiful thing.
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Platforms and Devices

As schools are an inclusive environment it is invaluable to have access to these tools. Every student is given access because they have many options to support every learner.
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Platforms and Devices

Quick access when I have a problem. Instant chat is best with an actual human, not a bot. Sending a chat and then getting a response days later is incredibly frustrating. The person on the other end should also be able to jump machines and OS with ease, not claim that they don't know what it looks …
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Platforms and Devices

Having the ability to use assisted technology is a game changer for many of us students.It is also equally useful for many staff members who have learning disabilities.Being able to provide the software to the staff and students in the school board creates a more equitable foundation for all.
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Platforms and Devices

Meeting a student's individual learning needs is the priority of the school district. A tool that students can utilize across grade levels and content areas without teaching a new program for different content areas saves time and puts the focus on learning academic content rather than navigate a …
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Popular Features

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  • Highlighters (32)
    8.1
    81%
  • Dictionary (33)
    8.0
    80%
  • Speech-to-Text (32)
    7.6
    76%
  • Spelling and grammar check (32)
    6.8
    68%

Reviewer Pros & Cons

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Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Primary/Secondary Education Company, 51-200 employees
Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Education Management Company, 51-200 employees
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Pricing

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What is Read&Write?

Read&Write is a literacy support tool that offers help with everyday tasks like reading text out loud, understanding unfamiliar words, researching assignments and proofing written work.

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  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Product Demos

Intro to Read&Write for Google Chrome

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6 minute demo | Read&Write for Work

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Employees with neurodiverse conditions can thrive in the workplace

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Read&Write for Work | Inclusive Technology | Texthelp

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Read&Write for Google Chrome Feature Overview

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Features

Writing and Proofreading

Features offered by writing and proofreading software

7.5
Avg 8.6
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Product Details

What is Read&Write?

Read&Write is a set of reading and writing tools that helps anyone who struggles with digital text to excel and achieve more.

In education - Read&Write is a literacy support tool that helps students read, write, understand and express themselves. Giving them choice in how they access and engage with content and helping to improve their reading and comprehension skills. It helps to create independent learners - tools in Read&Write such as highlighters, voicenotes, vocab tools, audiomaker help students to study smarter, more independently and to a high standard. Specific accessibility tools alongside the reading and writing tools, help to create a level playing field for ELL students or those in Special Education.

In the workplace - Read&Write helps to unlock the power of people in businesses. Read&Write supports neurodivergent employees, multi-lingual teams, and anyone who might find everyday literacy tasks a challenge. It's a suite of reading and writing tools to empower all employees to think, learn and work to their full potential. By supporting the whole workforce and aligning with ESG goals, Read&Write advances Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - helping users to attract and retain diverse talent.

Read&Write Features

Writing and Proofreading Features

  • Supported: Spelling and grammar check
  • Supported: Machine translation
  • Supported: Integrations
  • Supported: Browser extension
  • Supported: Text-to-Speech
  • Supported: Speech-to-Text
  • Supported: Screen masking
  • Supported: Picture Dictionary
  • Supported: Dictionary
  • Supported: Highlighters
  • Supported: Audio maker

Read&Write Screenshots

Screenshot of HighlightersScreenshot of Check it

Read&Write Integrations

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Read&Write Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo
Supported LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch

Frequently Asked Questions

Read&Write is a literacy support tool that offers help with everyday tasks like reading text out loud, understanding unfamiliar words, researching assignments and proofing written work.

Helperbird, Microsoft Immersive Reader, and Kurzweil 3000 are common alternatives for Read&Write.

Reviewers rate Highlighters highest, with a score of 8.1.

The most common users of Read&Write are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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April 30, 2024

Read&Write & Orbitnote Reader app on Chromebooks - great for easy text to speech

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Primary/Secondary Education Company, 51-200 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Used for assessments and exams with PDF' in a locked down Google workspace environment. This works well with how the Google exam accounts are locked down but still need the option of a text to speech function. We also have the Orbitnote app available for the students using their regular accounts and this also works well in the classroom
April 30, 2024

Powerful software that provides for everyone

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Education Management Company, 51-200 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Read&Write is particularly well suited for exams with the text to speech function.
In addition the document review features such as spell check and grammar check are very powerful and refined.
With training it can be very powerful for students however I sometimes feel that the toolbar itself is not very intuitive and students sometimes struggle to self learn how to use the tool.
April 29, 2024

Read&Write is improving equitable access!

Verified User
Employee in Other
Education Management Company, 1001-5000 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
It's great for kids with hidden disabilities. Having a screen reading tool helps eliminate reading anxiety for kids with dyslexia. When they know they have access to a tool to help them gain access to information they are more engaged.

The word prediction doesn't work well for kids with articulation issues and there are areas of improvement for low vision users.
April 29, 2024

Read&Write ensures a level playing field

JB
James Booth
Senior IT Technician
Bushey Meads School (Education Management, 201-500 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Read&Write is well suited as it allows all students, no matter their ability, to complete work on a level playing field.
It will read any text no matter how big or small.
Screen masking ensures that students with the low processing speeds or sight struggles can access the same work as anyone else.
April 29, 2024

Read&Write is a great tool to support all learners

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Daniel Bull
Head of Learning Technologies
Leigh Academies Trust (Education Management, 1001-5000 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
I have found it benefit all students in their approach to literacy. By teaching all students, who have one to one access to a device, it allows the student greater independence in their learning. It also breaks down SEND stigmas, with all students using the tools as and when needed.
Some tools require headphones which can prove difficult in some schools due to funding. So using the audible in a whole class context can prove harder.
April 29, 2024

Enhancing Learning and Literacy Experiences

PA
Patricia Abernethy
Learning Support Manager
West Kirby Residential School (Education Management, 51-200 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Read&Write is an ideal tool for the classroom and home use. It gives pupils greater independence and consequently, they are less reliant on staff support. The program can be used in exams and most importantly the GCSE English Reading paper. Without Read&Write, pupils would be disadvantaged from their peers as a human reader is not allowed.
April 29, 2024

Read&Write Review

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Education Management Company, 1001-5000 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
As the ICT support team the software is extremely easy for us to install across out whole site and give access to those users who need it most. It is easy in its functionality and users are able to pick up its use quickly with little support which makes it a must for ensuring our students are disadvantaged in a classroom
April 23, 2024

Read&Write for Google is great!

Verified User
Professional in Other
Primary/Secondary Education Company, 501-1000 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Read&Write is specifically well suited for the upper elementary through high school classroom. The Check It tool, screen masking, and highlighting and collecting tools are invaluable to our diverse learners as they struggle to take notes, synthesize information, read, and dictate. It is less appropriate for K-3 students as they tend to have less need for the features.
April 18, 2024

Read&Write Review

Verified User
Employee in Other
Education Management Company, 501-1000 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Read&Write is a top-notch accessibility feature. It is easy to use across all ages and can be implemented in many different ways. It is best used with individuals requiring reading & writing support, but it is also an excellent tool to use with all students!
April 18, 2024

Read&Write is a gamechanger for students

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Yvan Roy
Assistive Technologist
Cambrian College (Higher Education, 5001-10,000 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Read&Write is great for students that struggle with reading and studying. It really helps with comprehension and information retention. It does struggle to keep up with the rigors or writing at the post secondary level. Spell check lacks the ability to check grammar.
April 17, 2024

Support All Our Students

Verified User
Professional in Information Technology
Education Management Company, 501-1000 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
I prefer Read&Write based on its ease of use for students compared to other tools. Having so many tools in one place that work across multiple environments is invaluable. I also appreciate the constant improvements such as language profiles and the Orbitnote ORC scanner etc..
April 17, 2024

Rural K-12 District Review

Verified User
Strategist in Information Technology
Education Management Company, 201-500 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Very well suited for our older students (secondary). Also very well suited for many elementary students, in different ways! The tools in which would be used at different levels vary on age and on need and purpose.
April 17, 2024

Read&Write and how it supports LD users

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Sally Garza
Director of Educational Technology
Lawrence School (Education Management, 51-200 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
I've used and tested many assistive technology tools for decades and Read&Write is easy to use, easy to train users to use, and has enough of a variety of tools to allow users with a variety of learning disabilities and needs to find a tool that works for them. As a teacher, the fact that students can independently use these tools to complete assignments in class is great.
April 17, 2024

Read&Write an easy to use UDL solution

Verified User
Contributor in Other
Education Management Company, 501-1000 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
The tool is easy to deploy across all staff and student accounts. It is truly a universal design solution offering various levels of support on demand. Teachers can expect students to access the tools independently with very little instruction.
April 17, 2024

Read&Write 4GC is an invaluable Tool

Verified User
Consultant in Other
Education Management Company, 201-500 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Read&Write 4GC is a versatile tool for supporting learning for all students with a UDL lens. It is an invaluable tool for our French immersion students to build language understanding. The tools can be overwhelming for students who have cognitive challenges who require more writing support (e.g. word banks, sentence choicesP.
April 17, 2024

Longtime user of Read&Write

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Primary/Secondary Education Company, 51-200 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Read&Write is the perfect solution for students to use to meet the reading aloud assignments and exams for their IEP & 504 paperwork. It allows the students to practice when it is convenient for them, not just when the teacher and/or aide is available to help. It also provides specific assistance during other assignments.
April 17, 2024

Read&Write for Education

Tracy Dabbs | TrustRadius Reviewer
Tracy Dabbs
Coordinator of Technology
Burlington-Edison School (Education Management, 201-500 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
This tool is a g great support for providing both access and allowing students to have more ways to show what they know. The support with read aloud, pictures, and glossaries, can be a difference maker for students that need support. It has also supported our students as they work to improve their writing skills. It will be interesting to see how AI continues to influence our work.
April 17, 2024

Read&Write for Education

Verified User
Employee in Other
Education Management Company, 5001-10,000 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Read&Write is an excellent tool for use in school. Regardless of the grade level, it can easily be used by any student. Teachers can also benefit from using the tools to increase the efficiency of their prep. It can be used to start basic reading and writing tasks, or for researching in high school.
April 17, 2024

Read&Write for Student Independence

CD
Chrissy Dewar
Assistive Technology Resource Teacher
HSCDSB (Primary/Secondary Education, 501-1000 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
I have students that comprehend text but their decoding is not at grade level. They are able to listen to texts. This allows students to "read" grade level texts and enjoy reading. Students that have difficulty with spelling are able to use Word Prediction and Talk and Type. It gives them confidencde to try working independently.
April 17, 2024

Read&Write is where it's at!

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Professional Training & Coaching Company, 501-1000 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Read&Write is the best software I would recommend to any district. I've recommended and argued against spending money in [...] to 100s of companies. Read&Write is the only one I put a hard foot down; it is the one product I have always insisted on. The ties to SBA are incredible; this is also an area which I've created the connection to for my district. Again, I worry what happens starting next year.
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