Language for the Good of All: ATA Members Make a Difference in the National Language Service Corps
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.
Read MoreATA Celebrates International Translation Day 2020 with “How Your Smartphone was Made Thanks to Translators and Interpreters”
A United Nations resolution passed in 2017 recognizes International Translation Day (September 30) as the day to pay tribute to the work of…
Read MoreATA Joins Coalition in Call for PPE for Healthcare Interpreters
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.…
Read MoreAmazon Bungles Its Launch in Sweden
Amazon’s launch of a Swedish retail site, its first in a Nordic country, has caused embarrassment at the e-commerce company after a series of…
Read MoreIn Many Asian Languages, ‘LGBTQ’ Doesn’t Translate
The struggle to find the right vocabulary to describe same-sex attraction or nonbinary identities is shared by many Americans whose families speak Asian or…
Read MoreHow Advocates Connected Spanish Speakers to Health Care During the Pandemic
Advocates in the New Orleans area are helping the city’s Spanish-speaking population surmount barriers to access health care during the pandemic. “The pandemic exacerbated…
Read MoreIraqis Who Served Alongside U.S. Military Fear Retaliation from Iran’s Allies in Iraq
Iraqi interpreters who worked closely with the U.S. military in their country have grown increasingly alarmed that they could be targeted for attack, fearing…
Read MoreCherokee Nation Supports Durbin Feeling Native American Language Act
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced his support of the Durbin Feeling Native American Language Act of 2020, a bipartisan measure proposed…
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Newsbriefs: November 16, 2020
In This Issue: ATA Professional Development, Win a Free ATA62 Registration, ATA in NML Broadcast, Scammers and Holidays, The ATA Chronicle, and more.
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Newsbriefs: November 2, 2020
In This Issue: Congrats to New Directors, Free Mastermind Program, ATA Amendments, Did You Miss ATA61?, Upcoming Webinars, Final Notes for Attendees, 2020 Honors and Awards, Free Monthly Webinar, Language Advocacy Days, The ATA Chronicle, Thanks to Sponsors, Thanks to Exhibitors, and more.
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Newsbriefs: October 16, 2020
In This Issue: What to Know for ATA61, Division Annual Meetings, Introducing ATA Masterminds, Upcoming Webinars, ATA 2020 Election, Not Too Late for the Job Fair, Take an Active Role, Next ATA Board Meeting, The ATA Chronicle, Visit ATA61 Sponsors, Check Out ATA61 Exhibitors, and more.
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Newsbriefs: September 29, 2020
In This Issue: ATA Celebrates ITD2020, Sneak Peek at ATA61, ATA 2020 Elections, Upcoming ATA Webinars, Monthly Free Webinar, Bylaws Amendments, Exhibit Space Deadline, Free Sign-Up for Job Fair, Changes in CEP Program, and more.
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