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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.

Best Practices in Emergency Response Language Services

ATA to Host Free Virtual Event on Best Practices in Emergency Response Language Services

The American Translators Association (ATA) is proud to announce a groundbreaking virtual event, Best Practices in Emergency Response Language Services, set to take place on…

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Translation Associations Address use of Automated Translation Printers in Public Schools

The American Translators Association (ATA), together with the American Association of Translators and Interpreters in Education (AAITE) and the National Association of Educational Translators and…

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ATA Letter to New Mexico AOC

ATA & NAJIT Support New Mexico Court Interpreters in Their Efforts to Earn Fair Compensation ATA and NAJIT send letter to New Mexico Administrative Office…

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

Client Assistance

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What is a certified translation?

What is a Certified Translation?

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Why You Should Use a Certified Translator or Interpreter

Why You Should Use a Certified Translator or Interpreter

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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.

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