From the President-Elect: ATA65 in Portland: A Conference Center Adventure
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Read MoreFrom the Executive Director: Stepping into the Future of Technology at ATA: Ready, Set, Launch!
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ATA’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging: From Accessibility to Action
Diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging is not a fleeting trend but a transformative movement. Future generations will study this era, reflecting on how those who came before participated in shaping a more inclusive world. And when we’re asked to look back on our part, the two most important questions for us to answer will be: “Where was I?” or “How was I present during this moment in history?”
Read MoreAdding New Services and Admitting I Was Wrong
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Read MoreHow Do Graders Address Regional Varieties?
Caron Bailey, our exceptionally capable Certification Program manager at ATA Headquarters, fields all kinds of questions from prospective exam candidates. One of the most…
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Interpreting and Translating for Families of Children with Multiple or Low-Incidence Disabilities: Terms to Know
There are special concerns that interpreters and translators should keep in mind when collaborating with educators and families of students with multiple or low-incidence disabilities. Preparation is key in every school meeting, so here’s an overview of some definitions and characteristics of multiple or low-incidence disabilities to help you stay prepared when working with families.
Read MorePractice Test or Sneak Preview?
In recent years, we in the Certification Program have repeatedly emphasized the value of the practice test as a way to prepare for the…
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Resources for You: ATA’s New Model Contract for Translators
The revised ATA Model Job Contract is available online! This template-style form was developed from best practices in the industry and includes standard conditions and terms that should be defined for every job. Translators who don’t have their own contract or want to amend their current agreements can now use ATA’s version and adapt it to their own situations.
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How to Help Everyone Cross the Linguistic Bridge: Tips for Accessible Digital Translation and Interpreting
Your work as a T&I professional touches many, including individuals with disabilities. By adding accessibility checks to your process, you’ll be helping everyone cross the linguistic bridge.
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Brave New World: AI and Interpreting
AI has been present for some time in the T&I professions, and there is little to no risk of it disappearing. But the fact remains that both the ethical standards and the laws pertaining to AI use in general, and specifically in the field of language access, remain absent but sorely needed.
Read MoreFrom the Executive Director: Your Membership, Your Voice: Making the Most Out of Your Membership
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Read MoreHow I Became a Member of the “ATA Class of 2023”
I had been toying with the thought of becoming ATA-certified since I started translating full-time in 2010 and becoming an ATA member in 2011.…
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