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ATA Joins Forces with the Association of Language Companies to Bridge the Education/Career Gap
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Read MoreATA Requests the CDC to Explicitly List Interpreters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reviewed ATA’s December 17 request to include medical interpreters and other onsite interpreters as essential workers…
Read MoreATA Petitions CDC to Include Interpreters
Following the release of the U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Program recommendations, ATA petitioned the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to explicitly include on-site medical…
Read MoreLanguage for the Good of All: ATA Members Make a Difference in the National Language Service Corps
Volunteers for the National Language Service Corps (NLSC), a U.S. Department of Defense program authorized by Congress, provide linguistic expertise and cultural competencies across the entire federal government. Learn what three ATA members have to say about their experiences working with NLSC and why you should consider signing up.
Read MoreATA Celebrates International Translation Day 2020 with “How Your Smartphone was Made Thanks to Translators and Interpreters”
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Read MoreATA Joins Coalition in Call for PPE for Healthcare Interpreters
ATA, along with six other T&I organizations, has signed an open letter calling for the provision of personal protective equipment to onsite healthcare interpreters.…
Read MoreOutreach
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.
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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.
E112: Executive Order 14224 Explained with Dr. Bill Rivers
This episode thoroughly examines EO 14224 to reveal its effects on language access and how it affects language services providers.
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E110: ATA’s New Guides to Buying Translation and Interpreting Services
Learn how these invaluable reference tools can help clients and language services providers alike understand which factors to consider in order to create a successful partnership.
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E86: Advocacy Committee Updates
The Advocacy Committee is on your side, and Ben explores what that looks like on the international level.
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