Reading Programs

Read&Write

Read&Write is text-to-speech software program to support with reading passages, documents, and online content. The program can also be used for writing support with the built-in spell check feature and dictation tool. Users can also turn spoken words into text. 

You can download the software as an extension on Google Chrome, to your Windows PC or Mac computer. 

To download the program for free, please refer to the directions below:

  1. Login to your MyMCC account
  2. Select the "Campus Resources" tile. 
  3. Select the "Disability Services" tile. 
  4. Click on "Downloading TextHelp Directions (Read&Write and Equatio) 
  5. Follow the downloading instructions. 

To learn more about Read&Write, please refer to the TextHelp website and the TextHelp Academy resource. 

For technical support, you can email TextHelp (support@texthelp.com) or call them at (888) 248-0652.

Natural Reader

Natural Reader is a text-to-speech program that reads text aloud. Users can access Natural Reader via the web or download a free version on their own personal device. For more information, visit the Natural Reader website.

You can also download the free Natural Reader Google Chrome Extension to read online aloud to you. To download the extension, go to the Google Chrome Store using the Google Chrome browser and search "Natural Reader" in the search toolbar. You will be able to add the extension to your toolbar.

How to Access Reading Programs on Campus Computers:

Current students can access Kurzweil 3000 on campus computers by following the steps below:

1. Login to a student computer.
2. Select the "Accessible Resources" folder on the desktop.

Scanning Pens: Reader Pens

The Reader Pen is a portable, pocket-sized device that reads text aloud. The pen can scan text and read the text aloud to the user with or without headphones. Software is not required for the pen; rather, users can connect the portable pen to their computer with a USB cable. For more information about how to access and loan a Reader Pen, please contact our office. 

Recommended Apps

  • iSpeech
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  • ReadSpeaker
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  • Speechify: Text to Audiobook
  • Voice Dream