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When you care about your customers, want to take your message to the next level, and are committed to quality, the language professional you need is an ATA member.

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ATA supports the issues affecting translators and interpreters and actively promotes the value of their services.

ATA Opposes Oregon Senate Bill 584

ATA Opposes Oregon Senate Bill 584

Click to View April 25, 2023 Update Here ATA recently submitted a letter in opposition to Oregon Senate Bill 584, which would task the Oregon…

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ATA Supports Colorado Legislation to Use ATA-Certified Translators

ATA Supports Colorado Legislation to Use ATA-Certified Translators

ATA’s mission not only includes promoting the recognition of professional translators and interpreters, but also working to establish standards of competence and ethics. In this…

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ATA Statement on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act

ATA Addresses Potential Misclassification of Workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act

New Proposed Rule Could Classify Independent Translators and Interpreters as Employees Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Language services companies (LSCs) and, more broadly, companies…

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To succeed in today's competitive economy, you need specialized knowledge and an inside track. Being a member of an ATA division is a great way to meet these practical needs of your business.

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As a volunteer-driven organization, member participation is the strength behind ATA’s activities and events. ATA offers many ways to get involved, get connected, and give back.

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ATA promotes the recognition of professional translators and interpreters and shows clients the value of your services.

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What is a certified translation?

What is a Certified Translation?

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Find a Translator or Interpreter Near You

Find a Translator or Interpreter Near You

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Buying Language Services

Buying Language Services

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ATA offers different membership types to support your specific needs and career goals.

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Industry News

Follow the latest developments and media coverage impacting translators, interpreters, their clients, and the language industry as a whole.

Afghan Interpreter Who Helped U.S. Military Arrested by ICE After Routine Immigration Hearing

Sayed Naser, a former Afghan interpreter who helped U.S. military forces during the war in Afghanistan, was arrested by ICE…

Europe’s Archipelagos Project: Supporting Translators and Lesser-Used Languages

A collective open call for scouting residencies for literary translators has been announced by European literary organizations working to promote…

New Pilot Program in California Could See Indigenous Healthcare Interpreters

In California, some Monterey County leaders are pushing for a new Indigenous-language access pilot program to address the healthcare needs…

New Prize for Translated Poetry Aims to Tap into Boom for International-Language Writing

Publishers Fitzcarraldo Editions, Giramondo Publishing, and New Directions have launched the biennial Poetry in Translation Prize for collections translated into…

The American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation

AFTI supports the translation and interpreting professions through research grants, scholarships, conferences, and commissions for the production of education materials.

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