From the President-Elect: ATA65 in Portland: A Conference Center Adventure

By The ATA Chronicle | August 25, 2024

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From the Executive Director: Stepping into the Future of Technology at ATA: Ready, Set, Launch!

By The ATA Chronicle | August 25, 2024

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ATA’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging: From Accessibility to Action

By The ATA Chronicle | August 25, 2024

Diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging is not a fleeting trend but a transformative movement. Future generations will study this era, reflecting on how those who came before participated in shaping a more inclusive world. And when we’re asked to look back on our part, the two most important questions for us to answer will be: “Where was I?” or “How was I present during this moment in history?”

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Adding New Services and Admitting I Was Wrong

By The ATA Chronicle | August 25, 2024

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How Do Graders Address Regional Varieties?

By The ATA Chronicle | August 25, 2024

Caron Bailey, our exceptionally capable Certification Program manager at ATA Headquarters, fields all kinds of questions from prospective exam candidates. One of the most…

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Interpreting and Translating for Families of Children with Multiple or Low-Incidence Disabilities: Terms to Know

By The ATA Chronicle | June 23, 2024

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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Translating and Harmonizing Health Questionnaires: Navigating the Complex Journey

By The ATA Chronicle | June 23, 2024

Harmonizing health questionnaires is a complex journey that requires addressing linguistic nuances, cultural sensitivities, and logistical challenges through smooth teamwork. From my experience, successful harmonization hinges on overcoming obstacles like team dynamics, time constraints, communication gaps, and technological limitations. Close collaboration among project managers, developers, and translators is essential to ensure translations are both accurate and culturally respectful.

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How Assistive Listening Systems Support Courtroom Interpreting

By The ATA Chronicle | June 23, 2024

Interpreters may encounter diverse types of assistive listening systems in courtrooms. Each system helps listeners hear better by delivering clear audio directly to their ears, but the technology used to achieve that goal can vary. This is what courtroom interpreters should know about assistive listening technologies.

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Contract Terms: A Freelancer’s Roadmap to Success

By The ATA Chronicle | June 23, 2024

As freelancers, we sign contracts with agencies or direct clients. It’s essential that the contracts we sign reflect our values and protect our rights. Understanding contract clauses can help us mitigate risks and limit liability.

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ATA’s Public Relations Committee: Promoting the Professions

By The ATA Chronicle | June 23, 2024

ATA’s Public Relations Committee focuses on informing and educating the media and public about the roles translators and interpreters play in society and what it means to be a translator or interpreter.

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From the President: ATA: The Big Tent of T&I

By The ATA Chronicle | June 23, 2024

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From the President-Elect: Weather a Storm by Coming to a Safe Port(land)!

By The ATA Chronicle | June 23, 2024

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