Important Notice for All ATA Voting Members
Didn’t receive your proxy ballot and voting instructions? Check your spam folder! All Voting members were sent an email with a link to the…
There’s Still Time to Save — Early Registration Ends October 12!
Don’t miss your chance to join us in San Francisco, October 28–31, 2026, for our most anticipated event of the year! Take advantage of…
Counties and States Flagged by Trump Administration for Using Non-English Election Materials
An internal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) email raises new questions about the agency’s efforts to identify non-U.S. citizens who may be on state…
Massachusetts Office of the Child Advocate Finds Barriers to State Services for Children and Families Who Speak Languages Other Than English
The Massachusetts Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) released a new policy brief examining barriers to equitable access to state services for children and…
Longlist for the 2026 National Book Award for Translated Literature
The National Book Foundation has announced the Longlist for the 2026 National Book Award for Translated Literature. The finalists in all five categories will…
Mexico’s Supreme Court Rules Indigenous People Entitled to Interpreters from First Contact with Authorities
Mexico’s Supreme Court has ruled that Indigenous people are entitled to an interpreter from the moment they come into contact with criminal justice authorities,…
Peter Llewellyn-Jones, Pioneer in the Teaching of British Sign Language, Dies
Peter Llewellyn-Jones, 76, was an interpreter and teacher who helped establish sign language interpreting as a recognized profession in Britain. Throughout his working life,…
Newsbriefs: October 1, 2026
ATA members keep current with this monthly e-newsletter, providing media coverage relating to their profession from around the world.
Meet the Candidates for ATA’s 2026 Elections
Shape the future of your association and your profession by taking part in this year’s elections! ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections in…
Early Registration Extended to October 12!
There’s big news from the conference planning team. The early registration deadline for ATA’s 67th Annual Conference has been extended to October 12! Take…
North Carolina Spanish Court Interpreters Boycott for Higher Pay
In a push for higher pay, contracted interpreters across the state are canceling some of their cases as part of a phased work stoppage…
New English Learner Reclassification Process on the Horizon in California
California lawmakers passed a bill on August 27 that aims to expedite the process of reclassifying students from “English learners” to proficient English speakers.…