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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.

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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ATA President David Rumsey Featured on CNBC and PBS Nightly Business Report 

American Translators Association (ATA) President David Rumsey was featured on CNBC’s Where the Jobs Are series and the PBS Nightly Business Report. The news programs…

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ATA Statement Regarding President Trump’s Executive Order on Immigration Nightly Business Report

As the voice of over 10,000 interpreters and translators in the United States and abroad, the American Translators Association is very concerned about President Trump’s…

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

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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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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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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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Buying Language Services

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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.

New Report Finds Language Access Remains a Barrier across Massachusetts Courthouses

According to a report released by the Massachusetts Language Access Coalition, many state residents still face barriers when navigating the…

Canadian Government to Pilot AI Translation Tool in Six Departments

The Canadian government announced it will be piloting an artificial intelligence (AI) tool in six departments and agencies to help…

Federal Cuts Threaten Future of Wisconsin’s Nationally Recognized Language Programs

Foreign language departments at Wisconsin colleges and universities are facing an uncertain future after the Trump administration cut several funding…

New Course at the University of Oxford Launched for the Next Generation of Creative Translators

At a time when translators are facing unprecedented challenges in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), a new master’s in…

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.