Divisions

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Through online communities and events, you will have access to a network of professionals who share your interests and issues.

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By contributing to publications or serving in leadership positions, you
will build your reputation in the industry.

Be Part of a Community

By belonging to an ATA division, you will find a professional home
within the larger Association.

ALD – Arabic

Arabic Language Division

Builds a network of members interpreting and translating from or into Arabic.
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AVD – Audiovisual

Audiovisual Division

Supports and mentors audiovisual linguists, involving and informing division members of new technologies and innovations.
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CLD – Chinese

Chinese Language Division

Builds a network of professionals working with Chinese, aiming to be the guiding star for interpreters and translators.
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DLD – Dutch

Dutch Language Division

Serves to connect members working with Dutch, by creating a community that offers opportunities for professional growth and networking.
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EdD – Educators

Educators Division

Connects those who are educating the next generation of translators and interpreters.
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FLD – French

French Language Division

Provides information and services to its members in specific fields of interest related to translation and interpreting into and from French.
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GLD – German

German Language Division

Promotes interaction between German language translators and interpreters, as well as related associations inside and outside the U.S.
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GovD – Government

Government Division

Supports language professionals who work with the government at all levels—Federal, state, and local.
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ID – Interpreters

Interpreters Division

Serves interpreting professionals working in any language combination in different settings including community, conference, court, government, medical, and more.
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ILD – Italian

Italian Language Division

Connects professionals who are translating and interpreting from and into Italian.
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JLD – Japanese

Japanese Language Division

Provides information and services to its members in specific fields of interest related to translation and interpreting from and into the Japanese language.
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KLD – Korean

Korean Language Division

Serves as a home for Korean language interpreters and translators, providing them with opportunities for communication and networking.
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LawD – Law

Law Division

Serves as a specialization-specific group for translators and interpreters who support the legal profession.
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LD – Literary

Literary Division

Connects members working on literary translation or interested in the subject, regardless of their working language.
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LTD – Language Technology

Language Technology Division

Serves as the go-to place for members interested in technology used in the professional environment of translation and interpreting.
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MD – Medical

Medical Division

Promotes cooperation and exchange of information among those who work in medical translation and interpreting.
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ND – Nordic

Nordic Division

Builds a network of members interpreting and translating from or into the Nordic languages, promoting close ties, and professional development.
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PLD – Portuguese

Portuguese Language Division

Connects professional translators and interpreters working with the Portuguese language.
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S&TD – Science Technology

Science & Technology Division

Serves those who translate texts related to science and technology, providing them with opportunities for communication and networking.
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SLD – Slavic

Slavic Languages Division

Brings together language professionals working with Slavic languages spoken in Eastern Europe and the non-Slavic languages of the former Soviet bloc.
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SPD – Spanish

Spanish Language Division

Provides a means of communication and professional development opportunities for members providing Spanish translation and interpreting services.
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TCD – Translation Company

Translation Company Division

Serves members who share a common interest in the management and operation of a translation company.
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Division memberships are included in your ATA dues, and members may join one or more divisions at any time.

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Leadership and Elections

Each division is led by an elected administrator and assistant administrator, supported by a governing policy and handbook to help them achieve their goals.

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Want to Start a New Division?

If your language or specialty could benefit from a division and you can recruit a committed group of volunteers to support this endeavor, here’s how to do it.