What about Google/microsoft translate web based applications on laptops or iPads?  You might need a decent external mic, but that might already work with your current infrastructure.

Matthew

> On Jul 24, 2025, at 6:10 AM, Ariann Lewis <arlewis923@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Good morning!
> We are facing a statewide cell phone ban in the schools in New York, and in a school district with many ELL students, we are looking for a workaround for them since they will no longer be able to use their phone during the school
> day to translate text and spoken language. Does anyone have experience with any portable translation devices? I know there are many on the market but thought I would ask the brilliant people on this list to get some vetted information. I will happily take any other suggestions that can help our students.
> Thanks in advance for your help!
>
> Ariann Lewis, MA, OTR/L, ATP
> Assistive Technology Specialist
> Syosset Central School District
> Syosset, New York
>
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