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More Language Support Options
Spoken Word to Written Text
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2. To translate spoken language set your starting language(ex. English
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) and set your preferred language (ex. Spanish, Chinese, Urdu etc. ). 
3. To listen to a continuous spoken conversation, Select Transcribe and Got It in the bottom right corner. If you do not see that on your version, click the blue microphone in middle of the bottom section and then hit Transcribe when it pops up. When the microphone is blue it will translate the spoken starting language into the written language of your choice!
Please let us know if you need any support by contacting Meggi Smith at msmith@lexnyc.org or calling through HRT.
Translating Documents and Written Text With Your Camera
4. To use the camera on your phone to translate documents and written text, download the app (step 1 above), select your language of choice (step 2 above), and click on camera in the bottom right.
5. Once the camera is open, hold your phone up to the document or written text you want to translate and watch it replace the words in your language.
4. To use the camera on your phone to translate documents and written text, download the app (step 1 above), select your language of choice (step 2 above), and click on camera in the bottom right.
5. Once the camera is open, hold your phone up to the document or written text you want to translate and watch it replace the words in your language.
Please let us know if you need any support by contacting Meggi Smith at msmith@lexnyc.org or calling through HRT.
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Caregiver Group at The New York Foundling - January 2025
Parenting Journey is a weekly group developed for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Parents and Caregivers as well as Parents and Caregivers of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Child(ren).Read More
It will be offered in ASL, English and Spanish.
Metrocards and refreshments will be provided.
Build confidence in your parenting style and connect with others on the same journey.
Register for the next group, starting in January, by contacting Lynda Stewart today:
Lynda.stewart@nyfoundling.org
VP: 646 430-9061, text: 646-745-6634 -
Battle of the Books
Lexington won 2 out of 3 matches in the Battle of the Books competition on November 14th!Read More -
Caregiver Groups at the Saturday Program
Read MoreThis Caregiver Group runs during the child/teens program hours. They provide coffee, tea, and breakfast each session.Details below
Date: November 16, 2023 10:30AM - 1:00PM
Location: 131 East 104th Street New York, NY 10029 The Lexington Academy schoolThe program has invited 2 organizations to the Caregivers group for next Saturday: The New York Foundling (NYF) and Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY). NYFwill facilitate a presentation on the Deaf Services that they provide. PPGNY will facilitate the workshop "Talking to Your Children About the Facts of Life". This workshop is designed to help parents talk with their children about sexuality. It introduces the sensitive topic, offers how to answer tough questions, and shows how to turn everyday opportunities into “teachable moments.” -
Animated Series Looking to Improve How They Provide ASL
Read MorePBS KIDS and Bridge Multimedia are exploring ways to better provide ASL for young Deaf children in animated series. They are looking for 4-9 year old children who use American Sign Language. If you are interested, you can read more to find details and links.** Please note the Lexington School for the Deaf is not involved in the project and has no position on whether the parents should or should not participate. -
Join the Saturday Program for Deaf and HH Children
Read MoreThe Saturday Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children & Teens (ages 5-20) is now accepting applications! -
Food Pantry Information for Families
Plentiful is a free, easy-to-use reservation system for NYC food pantries and the people they serve. Families can use Plentiful to find pantries and get the food they need, without waiting in line. Click here to go to the Plentiful website: https://plentifulapp.com/Read More -
When to Keep a Child Home with an Illness
It can be hard to know when to send children to school if they tell you that they do not feel well. Usually, the best place for them is in school, but there are some times when keeping them home to rest or call for an appointment with your health care provider is recommended.Read More
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