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Through ATA's advocacy efforts, you will benefit from the success we achieve together. Being an ATA member supports these efforts.
Play the Matching Game
International Translation Day is Thursday, September 30, but why not celebrate the whole week? ATA has planned daily interactive posts for you to engage…
Share an Interesting Assignment
International Translation Day is Thursday, September 30, but why not celebrate the whole week? ATA has planned daily interactive posts for you to engage…
Get Ready to Celebrate International Translation Day!
International Translation Day is officially on Thursday, September 30, but why not celebrate the whole week? Well, this year you can with ATA! ATA…
ATA Position Paper on Remote Interpreting
ATA’s position on Remote Interpreting Remote interpreting is used in place of on-site interpreting whenever qualified interpreters in the languages needed are unavailable or…
ATA Urges Administration to Prioritize Evacuation of Afghan Interpreters and Their Families
The American Translators Association (ATA) has written letters to President Biden and other administration officials urging Congress to immediately prioritize the evacuation of Afghan…
ATA’s Public Relations Committee
The focus of ATA’s Public Relations Committee is to inform and educate the media and public about the roles that translators and interpreters play in society and what it means to be a translator or interpreter.
Advocacy in Pennsylvania: Update
ATA follows up its March 31 letter with this public comment to the recently published changes to the Compensation Schedule for language services in…
ATA’s Virtual Advocacy Trip to Capitol Hill
Every year, ATA lends its voice as one of the advocates from the language professions to meet with Congress and request legislation and funding in support of language education and industry priorities. This year, the Association had the opportunity to do so twice!
ATA Joins Red-T in Advocating for Interpreters
ATA has joined Red-T’s international language coalition and Amnesty International to request the urgent relocation of interpreters who assisted American forces in Afghanistan. In…
Advocacy in Pennsylvania
When their negotiations with the Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) regarding the compensation schedule came to a halt, interpreters organized the Tri-State…
ATA Supports Members During the COVID-19 Pandemic
To support ATA Members and others in the T&I community who may have lost business or encountered other hurdles due to COVID-19, ATA is…
Outreach
The importance of professional translation and interpreting is often not understood by the general public. ATA continuously promotes you and your services through targeted outreach.
Public Outreach
ATA's public outreach campaign provides content for professional and trade publications to spread insight to a wide range of readers.
School Outreach
ATA's School Outreach Program prepares the next generation of language professionals and the next generation of clients.
Client Outreach
ATA’s Client Outreach Kit is a tool that helps you connect with potential clients and educate them about language services.
Listen to Podcasts about Advocacy and Outreach
Get a behind-the-scenes look at ATA’s programs, events, and plans. Learn more about the dedicated volunteers that make it all happen.
E58: ATA Advocacy
In episode 58 of The ATA Podcast, Advocacy Committee Chair Lorena Ortiz Schneider talks with Host Matt Baird about ATA’s efforts to educate the public about translators and interpreters, and how you can help make a difference.
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