Interpreting Is a Performance Art

Interpreting Is a Performance Art

By The ATA Chronicle | December 11, 2022

Much like each character in a movie, every person we interpret for has a different voice. As interpreters, we have to honor their voice…

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ATA Action Alert: Share Your Feedback on Proposed Independent Contractor Rule

ATA Action Alert: Share Your Feedback on Proposed Independent Contractor Rule

By ATA | November 10, 2022

This is a special follow-up Action Alert from the ATA Advocacy Committee. Read the original ATA Action Alert: Share Why Contractor Status Works for…

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ATA Statement on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act

ATA Statement on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act

By ATA | November 9, 2022

Language services companies (LSCs) and, more broadly, companies of all kinds, rely on the skilled labor of translators and interpreters working as independent contractors.…

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Team Interpreting for Magistrate Courts in Texas

By The ATA Chronicle | September 19, 2022

Learn how Texas magistrate judges, court staff, prison personnel, and interpreters are working remotely to ensure that non-English-speaking and limited-English-proficient detainees understand their rights when facing criminal charges.

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Language Industry Standardization in Argentina: A Brief Overview

By The ATA Chronicle | September 19, 2022

In recent years, the term standardization has become increasingly relevant in the language industry, with a growing need for more information on the subject. Here’s an introduction to the main aspects related to standardization and the language industry in Argentina.

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“Your Story Is Your Weapon”: Interpreting for Immigrants in the Wake of Trauma

By The ATA Chronicle | September 18, 2022

Whether in legal, health care, or community settings, interpreting for immigrants who’ve been forcibly displaced tests emotional resources. An interpreter shares techniques from the ancient art of poetry for building resilience.

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ATA Advises California City Council on Language Access

ATA Advises California City Council on Language Access

By ATA | September 1, 2022

Following Santa Maria City Council’s decision against adding live interpreting services to its meetings, ATA reminded the mayor and council members in writing of…

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ATA Supports Interpreters Seeking Fair Pay in Nevada

ATA Supports Interpreters Seeking Fair Pay in Nevada

By ATA | August 16, 2022

ATA has written to Nevada’s Court Administration Office of the Eighth Judicial District Court in support of fair compensation for freelance interpreters working in…

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Translators and Interpreters Working Together to Create a National Code of Ethics for Educational K-12 Settings

By The ATA Chronicle | July 31, 2022

After years of borrowing from other fields of specialization, translators and interpreters working in K-12 educational settings are coming together to create a code of ethics and standards of practice that takes into account the reality of this environment and how multiple interpreting and translation specializations converge in this space. Find out how a multi-state team of professionals has taken the lead to standardize practice and advance the recognition of the role of professionals in this field.

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Is the Pen Mightier than the Sword, or How Much Do Words Really Matter?

By The ATA Chronicle | July 31, 2022

In recent years, people have become more aware of how language, and specifically inappropriate terms, further sustain inequalities. While replacing outdated terminology with new, more appropriate, and inclusive words seems straightforward enough and can solve concerns around racist, ageist, or ableist terms, using inclusive language to remove inequalities doesn’t stop there.

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Interpreting for Spiritual Care in Healthcare Settings

E75: Inside Specialization – Interpreting for Spiritual Care in Health Care Settings

By ATA | July 18, 2022

Join podcast hosts Tatiana Cestari and Anne Connor as they discuss this overlooked specialty of interpreting.

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Lots of Resources for LOTS Interpreters

By The ATA Chronicle | May 17, 2022

Interpreters of languages other than Spanish (LOTS) don’t have the luxury of ready-made interpreting practice recordings/materials, complete with glossary keys for complicated terminology. They must be creative. Read on to discover lots of LOTS resources and come away better prepared to meet your professional goals.

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