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Language for the Good of All: ATA Members Make a Difference in the National Language Service Corps

November 20, 2020

Volunteers for the National Language Service Corps (NLSC), a U.S. Department of Defense program authorized by Congress, provide linguistic expertise and cultural competencies across the entire federal government. Learn what three ATA members have to say about their experiences working with NLSC and why you should consider signing up.

ATA Celebrates International Translation Day 2020 with 鈥淗ow Your Smartphone was Made Thanks to Translators and Interpreters鈥

November 20, 2020

  A United Nations resolution passed in 2017 recognizes International Translation Day (September 30) as the day to pay tribute to the work of…

ATA Joins Coalition in Call for PPE for Healthcare Interpreters

November 16, 2020

ATA, along with six other T&I organizations, has signed an open letter calling for the provision of personal protective equipment to onsite healthcare interpreters.…

ATA Position on Mandatory Employee Classification Legislation

September 24, 2020

The 情侣自拍 (ATA), the voice of interpreters and translators in the United States, represents 10,000 professional translators and interpreters who work in…

International Translation Day: It Wouldn鈥檛 be Possible without Translators and Interpreters!

September 22, 2020

2020 has been a year of changes and 鈥渘ew normals鈥 but one thing hasn鈥檛 changed: translators and interpreters still power the world鈥檚 communications. ATA…

From the President: Helping Members Advance Professionally during a Unique Time

September 16, 2020

From the President Ted R. Wozniak president@atanet.org More than six months since a national health emergency was declared, our lives continue to be shaped…

Outreach

The importance of professional translation and interpreting is often not understood by the general public. ATA continuously promotes you and your services through targeted outreach.

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Public Outreach

ATA's public outreach campaign provides content for professional and trade publications to spread insight to a wide range of readers.

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School Outreach

ATA's School Outreach Program prepares the next generation of language professionals and the next generation of clients.

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Client Outreach Kit

Client Outreach

ATA鈥檚 Client Outreach Kit is a tool that helps you connect with potential clients and educate them about language services.

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Listen to Podcasts about Advocacy and Outreach

Get a behind-the-scenes look at ATA鈥檚 programs, events, and plans. Learn more about the dedicated volunteers that make it all happen.

ATA Mastermind Program

E86: Advocacy Committee Updates

The Advocacy Committee is on your side, and Ben explores what that looks like on the international level.

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E58: ATA Advocacy

In episode 58 of The ATA Podcast, Advocacy Committee Chair Lorena Ortiz Schneider talks with Host Matt Baird about ATA’s efforts to educate the public about translators and interpreters, and how you can help make a difference.

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E53: How ATA’s Socially Distanced School Outreach Works

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