Assistive technology

For information on how to access Texthelp on the network, please contact Dubai.Determination@hw.ac.uk.

Assistive software on the campus network

We currently offer Texthelp Read&Write software for students using our network.

Texthelp Read&Write Gold is an easy to use toolbar containing support tools to make reading, writing and research easier for you. Features include:

• Text-to-speech: have text read back to you from Word and PDF documents, emails, websites.
• Text-to-audio: turn text into an audio file, such as an MP3.
• Phonetic spell checking: easily check your document for spelling errors.
• Dictionary: Provides definitions and alternative words. Basic, advanced and online dictionaries
• Screen masking: mask out all or part of the screen with a tint colour of your choice.

We have created some short training videos covering features such as:

• setting up the toolbar,
• spell checking
• text-to-speech,
• screen tinting
• making documents more accessible
• Office Lens APP with Texthelp.

Texthelp also provide a free training portal for users who wish to learn more about the software.

Useful apps for phones and tablets

A selection of apps for both Android and iOS that we consider useful for study, organisation and general wellbeing.