Free software called ‘Read&Write for Work’ is now available on all employee’s devices to help. It is a discreet digital toolbar with literacy and productivity support features that can be tailored to suit individual needs and preferences – helping you to work smarter, more efficiently, and more accurately, in a way that’s comfortable for you. It integrates securely and seamlessly across any device and on any platform whether you’re working at home, in the office, or on the move.
How can it help me?
- Enhance your professional communications by improving the accuracy of your written communications with intuitive reading, writing, and proofreading tools.
- Increase efficiency by converting content into an alternative, preferred, format such as audio
- Improve your concentration and ease visual stress with screen masks and reading panes.
Have a look at this quick start guide that explains the different functionalities of Read & Write.
You can also watch these videos: Introducing Read & Write, a Read & Write Feature Tour and how a Network Rail employee uses Read & Write.
What do colleagues say about Read&Write?
Michelle Usher, senior finance business partner and member of the CanDo disability employee network leadership team said “I use Read&Write in a couple of different ways depending on my condition at the time. Sometimes, I use it to write emails and Teams messages when I’m in too much pain to type. Other times I use it to read my emails, especially the long ones as my brain interprets sound better than reading. Overall, it’s my friend in the background for whenever I need to use it“
How can I access Read&Write on my device?
We’ve made downloading Read&Write more straightforward for you. It’s free to download and can be used by any Network Rail employee on work devices. All you need to do is follow these simple instructions to access the software straight away. No calls to IT, restarting your computer or online form software requests are needed! Here are two quick step-by-step guides to show you the process. The installation guides can be found in this page.
More information on training and support available can be found here on this sharepoint page – Read&Write Assistive Software