When Words Ask for Extra Calm
A localization manager and a Portuguese-language consultant discuss their work with sleep and meditation programs on the Calm app. They share some of the decisions they make for content that have an impact on people’s well-being, from linguistic subtleties to the important role sound and rhythm play.
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E103: Inside Specialization – Dental Translation
In this episode of Inside Specialization, Anne Conner speaks with Mario Muchacho, DDS, about how he pursued a career in dentistry but found his true calling as a dental translator instead.
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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.
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E102: ATA’s Honors and Awards Program
Learn about ATA’s honors and awards as ATA Podcast co-host Andie Ho talks to Beth Smith, chair of ATA’s Honors & Awards Committee and winner of the 2020 Rising Star Award.
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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.
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E100: ATA’s Mastermind Program: An Inside Look
In this episode of the ATA Podcast, co-host Andie Ho interviews Dolores R. Guiñazú on her experiences in the ATA Mastermind Program, the professional and networking benefits she’s acquired, and why ATA members should apply!
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E99: Inside Specialization – Sports Interpreting
This Inside Specialization interview brings you Anabella Tidona as she details how she got into the exciting field of sports interpreting!
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E98: ATA Membership and You
Join ATA Podcast co-host Andie Ho as she interviews Tony Guerra, chair of the ATA Membership Committee, about all the benefits that can come from ATA membership!
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The Legal Duty of Care: What Is It and How Does It Impact the Role of the Judiciary Interpreter?
The concept of a judiciary interpreter’s duty of care toward limited-English-proficient individuals is not a topic that gets addressed. Let’s look at the legal concept from a language access perspective and explore how the standard of care required by due process guarantees can delineate a duty of care that informs the professional best practices in the legal domain.
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E94: How ATA Can Benefit Your Career
In this special episode for ITD 2023, listen to find out how professional associations can have a significant impact on early career success.
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E92: Inside Specialization – Audiovisual Translation with a PhD
Listen as ATA member Angélica Ramírez offers insights about how language postgraduate education has evolved in the 21st century and audiovisual specialization.
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