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ATA Sends Open Letter to the California Assembly and Senate
California AB 2257 will be heard by California’s influential Senate Appropriations Committee on Monday, August 17. This is the last chance for the bill…
ATA Members and the CARES Act
Last week, Congress passed, and President Trump signed into law, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which is intended to mitigate…
Freelance Translators and Interpreters Need Relief
As Congress and the executive branch consider relief measures to combat the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, they must remember to include freelance…
Updated: Assembly Bill 5: What Now?
Get involved in standing up for our profession! Start with this how-to advocacy handout, a step-by-step action plan showing you how to present your case to state lawmakers. The information includes how to find your representatives and sample talking points to use in letters or conversations with legislators.
From the President: Advocacy and Other Business
From the President Ted R. Wozniak president@atanet.org As I conclude the third month of my term as president, I find myself spending a lot…
ATA at “Protect Translators. Protect Interpreters. Protect the World.”: A Panel Discussion at the United Nations
On December 11, 2019, the Permanent Missions of Spain and the Republic of Fiji to the United Nations, together with the United Nations Department…
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.
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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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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