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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.

Advocacy & Outreach

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

From the President: California Assembly Bill 5: ATA Takes a Stand

From the President Corinne McKay president@atanet.org Twitter: @corinnemckay California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) has been in the news a great deal lately. This bill seeks…

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ATA at the New York Rights Fair and Book Expo

As chair of ATA’s Public Relations Committee, I’m always on the lookout for ways ATA can promote its members and educate potential client industries about…

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Statement Opposing Discontinuing Immigration Interpreting Services

The American Translators Association (ATA) has issued a statement opposing the Department of Justice plan to discontinue in-person interpreting services at initial hearings for individuals…

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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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Client Education

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

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Client Assistance

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Translator vs. Interpreter: What's the difference?

Translator vs. Interpreter

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

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Get Involved

As a volunteer-driven organization, member participation is the strength behind ATA’s activities and events.

Industry News

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

Demand for French Programs Surges Among Newcomers to Canada

Obtaining permanent residence status in Canada has become a challenge for many newcomers. Now, more are opting for a route…

Ohio Supreme Court Weighs Proposed Changes to Interpreter Services – Could Allow AI

As part of an effort to increase the availability of language services in Ohio courtrooms, the Ohio Supreme Court has…

Trump Envoy Relied on Kremlin Interpreter in Meetings with Putin to End War in Ukraine

Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy tasked with negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine, broke with long-standing protocol…

Heart Lamp Wins International Booker Prize, with Stories of India’s Muslim Women and Girls

The writer and advocate Banu Mushtaq and translator Deepa Bhasthi have won this year’s International Booker Prize for their book…

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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