<p>The Counseling Center and Disability Services Office is in the process of testing two new assistive technology software programs from TextHelp. You will be able to download the software programs, Read& Write and EquatIO, for free until May 14th.</p>
<p><strong>Read&Write</strong> is a text-to-speech software that can be used for:</p>
<ul>
<li>Reading online content and documents</li>
<li>Proofreading and converting documents into MP3 files for listening</li>
<li>Built in advance spell checker and word prediction tool</li>
<li>Screen masking capability to help with concentration</li>
<li>Scanning paper copies into a digital file (if a scanner is connected)</li>
<li>Talk to type feature</li>
<li>Built-in highlighter for reading</li>
</ul>
<p>Please take a few minutes to watch the <a href="https://youtu.be/d7zG4apNHq8">Read&Write video</a> via YouTube, to learn more. </p>
<p><strong>EquatIO</strong> is a math accessibility software that can be used for:</p>
<ul>
<li>Making math digital</li>
<li>Creating mathematical equations, formulas and quizzes</li>
<li>Dictating formulas aloud, and the software will type it</li>
</ul>
<p>Please watch the <a href="https://youtu.be/smh5esAYWFA">EquatIO video</a> via YouTube for more information.</p>
<p><strong>How Do I Download Read&Write and EquatIO for free?</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>To install Read and Write and EquatIO, click on the deployment wizard link below. <a href="https://my.texthelp.com/install?code=$th_rw_family_licenses_auth_code_c&utm_campaign=K-12:-Demand-Gen-Schools%7CCustomer-Lifecycle&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Sugar&utm_content=Install%20Wizard" target="_blank">Deployment Wizard</a> </li>
<li>Select, “YES” I have a product code and use the product code provided. <strong>Enter your Product Code: GEALQ7WY.</strong></li>
<li>Select what program you want to download and what platform(s) you wish to install the product on.
<ol>
<li>Note: You can download programs on a computer, laptop, iPad, or tablet, and the products can be used with the Google Chrome Extension.</li>
<li>If you are only looking to download the math accessibility tool, click EquatIO only.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>For the license type, click the <strong>unlimited</strong> licenses and click continue.</li>
<li>For Authentication, choose <strong>Ofice 365.</strong></li>
<li>You will now be able to download the product. Click on the necessary links (download for Windows, etc).</li>
<li>You do not need to create a username or password with Read&Write or EquatIO. If you are promoted to login, enter your MCC email and password.</li>
</ol>
<p>For additional information, please refer to the resources below:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TexthelpSystemsUS">TextHelp Youtube channel</a> for additional tutorials and videos</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnVMbjG2PaE">EquatIO Features Overview video</a></li>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DrXUJYDhto5q_sKcxPdxzP16it2eUJgNhzqD2SoPYR4/edit" target="_blank">Read&Write for Windows User Resources</a></li>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eX5qQQH2G17Kc7Pdq4w69yQvU67PctDvocIrqdLyz3k/edit" target="_blank">Read&Write for Google Chrome User Resources</a></li>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C_BWdC7Rmt798grA_2QrWEg7gJks3nB6jLVP_Z9NnqM/view?Write%20for%20Mac%20Resources&Write%20for%20Mac%20Resources" target="_blank">Read&Write for Mac User Resources</a></li>
</ul>
<p>We will be offering drop-in support via Zoom at the following days/times:</p>
<p><strong>Drop-in Support for Read&Write: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Tuesday, March 16th from 2:00-3:00pm via Zoom</li>
<li>Wednesday, March 17th from 2:00-3:00pm via Zoom</li>
<li>Thursday, March 18th from 1:00pm-2:00pm via Zoom</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Drop-in Support for EquatIO: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Tuesday, March 30th from 2:00-3:00pm via Zoom</li>
<li>Wednesday, March 31st from 1:00-2:00pm via Zoom</li>
</ul>
<p>We hope you are able to download the assistive technology programs and you can join our drop-in sessions. Please refer to the Zoom information below for the drop-in sessions. You may reach out to our office if you have any questions.</p>
Student Tribune
Download Read&Write and EquatIO for Free
Dear Students,
The Counseling Center and Disability Services Office is in the process of testing two new assistive technology software programs from TextHelp. You will be able to download the software programs, Read& Write and EquatIO, for free until May 14th.
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 take a few minutes to watch the Read&Write video via YouTube, to learn more.
EquatIO is a math accessibility software that can be used for:
- Making math digital
- Creating mathematical equations, formulas and quizzes
- Dictating formulas aloud, and the software will type it
Please watch the EquatIO video via YouTube for more information.
How Do I Download Read&Write and EquatIO for free?
- To install Read and Write and EquatIO, click on the deployment wizard link below. Deployment Wizard
- Select, “YES” I have a product code and use the product code provided. Enter your Product Code: GEALQ7WY.
- Select what program you want to download and what platform(s) you wish to install the product on.
- Note: You can download programs on a computer, laptop, iPad, or tablet, and the products can be used with the Google Chrome Extension.
- If you are only looking to download the math accessibility tool, click EquatIO only.
- For the license type, click the unlimited licenses and click continue.
- For Authentication, choose Ofice 365.
- You will now be able to download the product. Click on the necessary links (download for Windows, etc).
- You do not need to create a username or password with Read&Write or EquatIO. If you are promoted to login, enter your MCC email and password.
For additional information, please refer to the resources below:
We will be offering drop-in support via Zoom at the following days/times:
Drop-in Support for Read&Write:
- Tuesday, March 16th from 2:00-3:00pm via Zoom
- Wednesday, March 17th from 2:00-3:00pm via Zoom
- Thursday, March 18th from 1:00pm-2:00pm via Zoom
Drop-in Support for EquatIO:
- Tuesday, March 30th from 2:00-3:00pm via Zoom
- Wednesday, March 31st from 1:00-2:00pm via Zoom
We hope you are able to download the assistive technology programs and you can join our drop-in sessions. Please refer to the Zoom information below for the drop-in sessions. You may reach out to our office if you have any questions.
Attached Files:
Zoom Information.pdf
Lee, Stephanie
Counseling Center & Disability Services
03/12/2021