Member News
This space is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of our members! Kate Deimling’s debut poetry collection, Time Traveling, was published by Cornerstone Press. Submit…
ATA Member Benefits Meet-Up
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore ATA membership and all the benefits that come with it! Join us for a FREE meet-up on Saturday, June 6…
Advocacy, Impact, and Innovation Awards: Accepting Submissions Until May 31!
Advocacy Award Recognizes a person or entity that has demonstrated outstanding advocacy for the language professions in general, for the importance of professional translators…
This Interpreter Helped Migrants Navigate Immigration Court. Then She Was Detained by DHS
As a courtroom interpreter for the Texas immigration system, it was Meenu Batra’s job to ensure migrants understood the proceedings of immigration court—the good…
Education Department Shutters Office of English Language Acquisition
The U.S. Department of Education closed the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) on May 14, over a year after gutting its staff to…
Bill Proposed in U.S. Congress to Create Federal Language Access Board
Throughout 2025 and early 2026, a flurry of language access legislation has been proposed in the U.S. after President Trump enacted Executive Order (EO)…
Missouri House of Representatives Backs Bill Linking Struggling Families with Local Resources
A bill intended to connect Missourians in need with community resources has passed the Missouri House of Representatives, setting up a final vote in…
ATA Advocacy Hard at Work: Update on Wisconsin Assembly Bill 377
The interpreting community sent a clear message that they can make a difference and effect a change, but the fight is not over. In…
Professional Medical Interpreters: Four Signs of a True Pro
If you work in healthcare, chances are you’ve encountered limited English proficiency (LEP) patients who aren’t fully comfortable communicating in English. When no professional…
Newsbriefs: May 26, 2026
ATA members keep current with this monthly e-newsletter, providing media coverage relating to their profession from around the world.
What Is Audio Description?
Audio description (AD) is narration used to convey visual information to audiences with low or no vision. It occurs between bits of dialogue in…
Coming Soon: ATA Microcredential Series
ATA is excited to announce the new ATA Microcredential, your tool for professional development and educational prowess! ATA Microcredentials are structured, research-based learning pathways…