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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.

Stepping Out on Capitol Hill: ATA’s First Advocacy Day in Washington, DC

ATA’s 58th Annual Conference in Washington, DC was an opportunity too good to pass up! It was the right time and place for ATA’s first Translation and Interpreting Advocacy Day.

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ATA Holds Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

The American Translators Association (ATA), the nation’s largest professional organization for translators and interpreters, held its first Translation and Interpreting (T&I) Advocacy Day in conjunction…

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Bridging the Language Gap at TEDxNIU

I was invited to speak at the TEDxNIU Annual Conference at Northern Illinois University on April 22, 2017. There were more than 200 attendees from…

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Dedicated translators and interpreters come from all over the world to share and learn in a supportive and generous community.

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ATA members are ready for any challenge with the support of a collaborative community, effective education, and marketing assistance.

Join an ATA Division

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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Get Involved

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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Find a Translator or Interpreter

ATA's Language Services Directory comprises of more than 7,000 translators and interpreters ready to assist you. Assistance is just one click away!

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Language Services Directory

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Which membership works for you?

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

How can ATA benefit you?

ATA helps you reach more customers, grow your business, and stay on top of your game. Don't go it alone!

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.

Housing Agency to Offer Material Only in English

As part of its efforts to carry out President Trump’s Executive Order 14224 designating English as the official language of…

Washington Interpreters Demand State Address More than $280K in Missed Payments

Interpreters for the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) sued last year, alleging they were owed hundreds of…

Michigan Supreme Court Proposes Ban on Interpreter Fees for Criminal Defendants

Since 2013, Michigan judges could force non-English-speaking criminal defendants whose income exceeds a certain threshold to reimburse the courts for…

Art Exhibit Seeks to Break Down Language Barriers with Auction to Support Interpreting Services

An art exhibition and auction in London is seeking to raise awareness and support for people who face language barriers…

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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The demand for translators and interpreters continues to grow. Become part of a community that supports your goals as a language professional.