Read & Write Gold is multifaceted reading and writing support technology in a discreet, customizable toolbar.  Developed for adults with learning disabilities and English Language learners, the software integrates reading, writing, studying, and research support tools with common applications.  Read & Write Gold encourages confidence and independence in individuals of all ages and abilities and provides the tools to succeed at school, work, or home.

Easy to use, Read & Write Gold is designed to improve reading and writing comprehension.  The software helps users process and comprehend large amounts of text, conduct research, and produce quality written documents.  Features include text-to-speech, screen masking, speech input, fact finding, pronunciation tutoring and spell check, among many others.  Read & Write Gold is compatible with most mainstream applications including Adobe Acrobat/Reader, Daisy, Microsoft Word, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer. 

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About the Award 

From Grandfather Mountain to the North Carolina Coast, artists living their legacy have been honored since 1986 with the North Carolina Living Treasures designation by the UNC Wilmington Museum of World Cultures. 

This recognition celebrates the value of artists and their craft as well as their contributions to education and society. Since its beginning, the biannual honor has recognized boatwrights, potters, luthiers, marqueters, blacksmiths, gunsmiths, weavers and glass artisans and bookbinders, to name a few. These craft artists reflect talents that were developed over decades of study and work, attaining the highest levels of achievement in their respective fields.