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ATA Proposes Novel Idea to Help South Carolina Court Interpreters Earn Fair Compensation

When an ATA member contacted the Advocacy Committee in February 2023 to tell us that court interpreters in South Carolina hadn’t received any raises in almost two decades, we wrote…

Diversifying Roles for Language Professionals, Part 1: Creating a Professional Podcast and Audio Content

Struggling to stand out in a crowded digital space? A well-crafted podcast can help you cut through the noise and…

E117: What is the International Federation of Translators (FIT)?

From education to celebration, FIT supports the professions by hosting events, providing online education, and promoting International Translation Day.

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Jun 16
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Diversifying Roles for Language Professionals, Part 1: Creating a Professional Podcast and Audio Content

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

ATA Advocacy Hard at Work: Update on Wisconsin Assembly Bill 377

ATA Advocacy Hard at Work: Update on Wisconsin Assembly Bill 377

The interpreting community sent a clear message that they can make a difference and effect a change, but the fight is not over. In July…

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Stand with Meenu Batra: A Call to Action for Language Professionals

Breaking News: Texas Interpreter Meenu Batra Released from ICE Custody

We’re breathing a collective sigh of relief. Meenu Batra, who was being held at a facility after being detained by federal immigration officers in March,…

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Stand with Meenu Batra: A Call to Action for Language Professionals

Stand with Meenu Batra: A Call to Action for Language Professionals

Leading language organizations respond to the detention of interpreter Meenu Batra and are urging you to take action. Our colleague, Meenu Batra, a dedicated member…

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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.

This Interpreter Helped Migrants Navigate Immigration Court. Then She Was Detained by DHS

As a courtroom interpreter for the Texas immigration system, it was Meenu Batra’s job to ensure migrants understood the proceedings…

Education Department Shutters Office of English Language Acquisition

The U.S. Department of Education closed the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) on May 14, over a year after…

Bill Proposed in U.S. Congress to Create Federal Language Access Board

Throughout 2025 and early 2026, a flurry of language access legislation has been proposed in the U.S. after President Trump…

Missouri House of Representatives Backs Bill Linking Struggling Families with Local Resources

A bill intended to connect Missourians in need with community resources has passed the Missouri House of Representatives, setting up…

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