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ATA members have access to current industry resources and education to keep their competitive advantage in the global economy.

Medical and Pharmaceutical Patent Translation

Localization is critical in this field. Learn how to meet the challenges when every little thing matters.

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The ATA Chronicle

The July/August issue provides articles covering vital aspects of the translation and interpreting industry.

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Current Issue of Newsbriefs

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ATA 63rd Annual Conference

When we connect, we explore our shared experience, we encourage and inspire each other, and we discover our community. We connect at ATA63.

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Advocacy & Outreach

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

ATA Action Alert

ATA Action Alert: Share Why Contractor Status Works for You

By ATA | June 23, 2022

This is a special Action Alert from the ATA Advocacy Committee! Potential Misclassification of Workers Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has found that…

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ATA Wins FIT’s Best Website Prize

By ATA | June 16, 2022

The International Federation of Translators (FIT) has announced ATA’s website as the winner of its Best Website Prize! The award recognizes the website that “best promotes the professional image of…

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T&I Stakeholders Talk Interconnections

By The ATA Chronicle | May 17, 2022

Interconnections are key to shaping legislation and policy, facilitating technology and its integration, and crafting education and training in ways that benefit the translation and interpreting industry as well as the greater language enterprise.

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Looking Ahead

Aug 6
Board Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
Aug 9
Webinar Series
Localization of Medical and Pharmaceutical Patent Translation
Aug 10
Webinar Series
Business Technology for Interpreters
Aug 11
Webinar Series
Top 20 Most Difficult Medical Terms to Translate

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Find a Translator or Interpreter

Getting your message wrong can cost money, ruin your image, and even cost lives. ATA helps you understand the importance of finding professional language services.

What is a certified translation?

What is a Certified Translation?

Understand the common uses and requirements of a certified translation and download sample statements.
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Getting It Right

These mini guides help you navigate the process of hiring and working with a language professional.
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Translator vs. Interpreter: What's the difference?

Translator vs. Interpreter

Translators do the writing. Interpreters do the talking. Find the right language professional for your job!
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Industry News

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

White House Hires Full-Time ASL Interpreters for First Time

For the first time in history, the White House has full-time American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters who help bring the…

Veterans Who Rescued Afghan Interpreters Help Canadian Forces Interpreters Evacuate from Ukraine

Years after leaving the front lines, two Canadian veterans are tackling the horrors of war again as they help Ukrainians,…

New Manitoba Programs Aim to Increase Number of Indigenous Speakers/Language Services

The provincial government of Manitoba, Canada, announced that it is partnering with the nonprofit Indigenous Languages of Manitoba, Inc. and…

Mayo Clinic Health System Interpreters Bridge Language Barriers

Staff interpreters at Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse, Wisconsin, work to make sure that every patient—no matter…

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Member Advantages

ATA members are ready for any challenge with the support of a collaborative community, effective education, and marketing assistance.

Join an ATA Division

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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Save on financial services, liability insurance, software, training programs, educational courses, and more.

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Get Involved

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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The demand for translators and interpreters has grown but finding quality jobs is still a challenge. That's where the power of an ATA membership can make a difference!

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