Make Contacts That Count
Through online communities and events, you will have access to a network of professionals who share your interests and issues.
Know the News
Stay current with language- and specialty-specific resources that keep you on top of emerging trends and industry news.
Increase Your Visibility
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.
AVD
Audiovisual Division
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CLD
Chinese Language Division
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DLD
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 Division
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FLD
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 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 Division
Supports language professionals who work with the government at all levels—Federal, state, and local.
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ID
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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JLD
Japanese Language Division
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KLD
Korean Language Division
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LawD
Law Division
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LD
Literary Division
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LTD
Language Technology Division
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MD
Medical Division
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ND
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 Language Division
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S&TD
Science & Technology Division
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SLD
Slavic Languages Division
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SPD
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 Division
Serves members who share a common interest in the management and operation of a translation company.
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More About Divisions
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.
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.
ATA Podcast: Chapters and Divisions
Learn how ATA chapters and divisions offer members ways to share resources and build business relationships, but in different ways.