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Land the Job: Strategies for Interpreters and Translators

Land the Job: Strategies for Interpreters and Translators (Part 3)

January 22, 2026 / 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm EST

Gain practical tools and expert guidance tailored to help language professionals succeed in today’s competitive…

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E114: Making Community with Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

E114: Making Community with Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

ATA offers a convenient way for members to build, connect, and grow with other linguists within their professional or non-working niche.

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The ATA Chronicle

ATA’s flagship publication since 1972 The ATA Chronicle is the official publication of the American Translators Association. Published six times…

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ATA Statement on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act

ATA Statement on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Language services companies (LSCs) and, more broadly, companies of all kinds, rely on the skilled labor of translators and interpreters working as independent contractors. Currently,…

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ATA Call to Action: Language Access in Health Care

ATA Call to Action: Language Access in Health Care

Last week, the ATA Advocacy Committee called on our members to tell the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) why proposed changes to…

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ATA Advises California City Council on Language Access

ATA Advises California City Council on Language Access

Following Santa Maria City Council’s decision against adding live interpreting services to its meetings, ATA reminded the mayor and council members in writing of federal…

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The ATA Compass

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Exploring Translation and Interpreting Services

Exploring Translation and Interpreting Services

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What is Machine Translation?

Machine Translation

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

U.S. Appeals Order to Use American Sign Language Interpreters at White House Briefings

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is appealing a federal judge’s order requiring the White House to immediately begin providing American…

UNESCO Releases Global Roadmap on Multilingualism in the Digital Era

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, the ability to communicate, learn, and participate…

How One State Is Leading the Way for English Learners with Disabilities

Texas officials are making progress toward creating a new bilingual special education teacher certification, which advocates hope will set a…

David Bellos, Renowned Translator and Scholar of French Fiction, Dies at 80

David Bellos, 80, a renowned scholar of French fiction and celebrated translator, died on October 26. Bellos was the author…

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