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ATA Supports Language Access Bill in New Jersey (S2459/A3837)
On January 3, 2024, two New Jersey State Assembly committees (Assembly State and Local Government Committee and Assembly Appropriations Committee) considered S2459/A3837, a bill…
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ATA and NAJIT Issue Joint Letter of Support for Minnesota Court Interpreters
The American Translators Association (ATA) and the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT) have issued a joint letter in support of court interpreters…
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La ATA llevará a cabo una mesa redonda virtual en respuesta al cortometraje Traductores
30 de noviembre de 2023, 10:00 a. m. hora del este Un evento virtual gratuito, que tendrá lugar en el Mes de los Derechos…
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ATA to Hold Virtual Roundtable in Response to Film “Translators”
A free virtual event held during Universal Human Rights Month will address the challenges depicted in the film Translators and provide insights into the…
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ATA Advocacy Update – Landmark Remote Interpreting Case: The State v. Juracan-Juracan
In April, ATA joined forces with the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New…
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ATA Sends Letter Opposing AB 1032 to California Senate Appropriations Committee
On Thursday, August 3, 2023, ATA President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo sent a letter to the California Senate Appropriations Committee on behalf of the ATA…
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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
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School Outreach
ATA's School Outreach Program prepares the next generation of language professionals and the next generation of clients.
Client Outreach
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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.
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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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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