Overview
This article details the steps to download and install Read&Write software.
Request Access to Read&Write Software
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Open your web browser and go to the Accommodations and Accessibility Services website: https://www.nvcc.edu/student-resources/accessibility/index.html
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Click Assistive Technology on the left-hand menu.

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Under Resources For Students, click the + icon next to Note Taking Services.

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Enter your VCCS email address if you are a student (i.e., userid@email.vccs.edu) or your NVCC email address if you are a faculty member (i.e., userid@nvcc.edu) in the Email Address field and then click the Submit button.

Once you submit your email address to the form, you will immediately have access to a 30-day trial of the software. Premium access to the software will be granted before the trial period ends.

Install Read&Write Software
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Open your web browser and go to the Read&Write website: https://www.texthelp.com/products/read-and-write-education/
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Click the Try Read&Write button.

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Click the Start your trial today button.

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Enter your trial details and then click the Start your Free Trial button.

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Select your platform and then follow the prompts to install it.

Note: Installation will require administrative privileges. Please contact the Campus IT of your location if you have an NVCC-issued device to assist with installation.
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After installation, if you are a student click the Sign in With Google button and sign in with your VCCS email address (i.e., userid@email.vccs.edu). If you are a faculty member, click the Sign in with Microsoft and sign in with your NVCC email address (i.e., userid@nvcc.edu).

Additional Resources
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Contact Information
If you experience any issues following these steps, please email support@texthelp.com.