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Advocacy & Outreach

ATA supports the issues affecting translators and interpreters and actively promotes the value of their services.

From the President: California Assembly Bill 5: ATA Takes a Stand

From the President Corinne McKay president@atanet.org Twitter: @corinnemckay California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) has been in the news a great deal lately. This bill seeks…

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ATA at the New York Rights Fair and Book Expo

As chair of ATA’s Public Relations Committee, I’m always on the lookout for ways ATA can promote its members and educate potential client industries about…

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Statement Opposing Discontinuing Immigration Interpreting Services

The ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ (ATA) has issued a statement opposing the Department of Justice plan to discontinue in-person interpreting services at initial hearings for individuals…

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To succeed in today's competitive economy, you need specialized knowledge and an inside track. Being a member of an ATA division is a great way to meet these practical needs of your business.

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As a volunteer-driven organization, member participation is the strength behind ATA’s activities and events. ATA offers many ways to get involved, get connected, and give back.

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Client Education

ATA promotes the recognition of professional translators and interpreters and shows clients the value of your services.

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Translator vs. Interpreter: What's the difference?

Translator vs. Interpreter

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Exploring Translation and Interpreting Services

Exploring Translation and Interpreting Services

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Why You Should Use a Certified Translator or Interpreter

Why You Should Use a Certified Translator or Interpreter

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ATA offers different membership types to support your specific needs and career goals.

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Get Involved

As a volunteer-driven organization, member participation is the strength behind ATA’s activities and events.

Industry News

Follow the latest developments and media coverage impacting translators, interpreters, their clients, and the language industryÌýas a whole.

Senate Panel Kills Effort to Track English Learner Funding

A push to examine how Virginia funds English language learners (ELLs) in public schools was shut down after the state’s…

Deaf Professor Alleges Disability Discrimination in Lawsuit Against Penn State

A Penn State professor who is deaf has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against the university alleging it violated federal…

New York Metro Transit Systems Add On-Demand Sign Language Interpreters

The New York Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) just made it easier for deaf and hard-of-hearing New Yorkers and tourists to…

Tennessee Bill Would Require English-Only Driver’s License Exams, Prohibit Translation Aids

A proposed bill filed in the Tennessee legislature would require all written driver’s license exams to be offered only in…

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