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MCC Daily Tribune

Drop-in Assistive Technology Support: Read&Write and EquatIO

Please join the Counseling Center and Disability Services office as we provide drop-in support and a demonstration of the reading software program, Read&Write and the math accessibility tool, EquatIO, from TextHelp.

Students, faculty and staff can download Read&Write and EquatIO for free until the end of the Spring 2021 semester. We are particapting in a free trial to gather information and to ensure we are providing the best service to students with disabilities who use assistive technology programs. 

We are encouraging students to test the software programs and we ask that you also encourage them to particapte in this free trial.  We value your time and we appreciate your support. If students have any specific questions, please encourage them to contact our office via email at disabilityservices@monroecc.edu or by phone at 585-292-2140. 

Read&Write is a text-to-speech software that can be used for:

  • Reading online content and documents.
  • Proofreading and converting documents into MP3 files for listening
  • Built in advance spell checker and word prediction tool
  • Screen masking capability to help with concentration
  • Scanning paper copies into a digital file (if a scanner is connected)
  • Talk to type feature
  • Built-in highlighter for reading

Please watch the Read&Write video via YouTube.  

EquatIO is a math accessibility software that can be used for:

  • Making math digital
  • Create mathematical equations, formula and quizzes
  • Dictating formulas aloud

Please watch the EquatIO video via YouTube for more information.

Please join us at one of the following drop-in meetings via Zoom to learn more and ask specific questions. You may refer to the Zoom information and the downloading directions attached. 

Read&Write Support via Zoom:

  • Tuesday, March 16th from 2:00-3:00pm
  • Wednesday, March 17th 2:00-3:00pm
  • Thursday, March 18th 1:00-2:00pm 

EquatIO Support via Zoom:

  • Tuesday, March 30th from 2:00-3:00pm 
  • Wednesday, March 31st 1:00-2:00pm

Please reach out to our office if you have any questions and we appreciate your support. 

Attached Files:
(Internal only; employees must log in to view.)

Zoom Information.pdf
Read&Write and EquatIO Directions docx.pdf

Stephanie Lee
Counseling Center & Disability Services
03/15/2021