The London Metropolitan University recently reinforced its commitment to students with learning difficulties through the purchase of Read&Write GOLD assistive software, which has been made available to all students across the Universities network. 

The University is the largest in London and one of the largest in the UK with over 34,000 students.  Since its creation in 2002, London Metropolitan University has been committed to offering support, advice and information for students with disabilities and/or Specific Learning Difficulties to enable them to participate as fully as possible in the academic and social life of the University. The purchase of Read&Write GOLD illustrates this dedication.

Read&Write GOLD is Texthelp’s award-winning literacy support software designed to assist students with literacy difficulties.   The software works discreetly with all mainstream Windows applications (including MS Vista), allowing users the opportunity to work in an inclusive manner alongside their colleagues.  Read&Write improves access to Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) and Digital Exams.

Read&Write GOLD is easy to use and features include: Screen Masking (to tint or mask sections of the window), Texthelp Voices (new text-to-speech voices), a Translator which translates selected words into French, Spanish, German or Italian, enhanced Spelling, Dictionary & Homophone support, and the software echoes back Dragon text.

Julie Usher is the IT Trainer, Staff Development, at London Metropolitan University and states “the software is excellent for IT Course attendees who may need assistance reading the screen.  The University also offers ECDL and Read&Write reads out all content on the online tests. 

The study skills feature is particularly useful to extract text (which refers to specific individuals) into separate reports”.

For further information on Read&Write, please contact Elaine on Tel: 028 9442 8105, email elaine@texthelp.com or visit our website www.texthelp.com