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See What’s Next. Get ready for what the future holds. ATA67 provides valuable insights, effective solutions, and innovative strategies, helping you prepare for the challenges ahead. Learn More See What’s…

Entering the Official Document Translation Market, Part 1: Defining the Market and Niche

Struggling to find a niche that offers steady, long-term income amidst the AI chaos? Learn how to thrive in the…

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What’s Happening Now? ATA provides a snapshot of the current news, events, articles, podcasts, and more. ATA members receive a…

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International Translation Day: It Wouldn’t be Possible without Translators and Interpreters!

2020 has been a year of changes and “new normals” but one thing hasn’t changed: translators and interpreters still power the world’s communications. ATA wants…

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From the President: Helping Members Advance Professionally during a Unique Time

ATA Members-Only Content This content is an exclusive benefit for ATA members. If you are a current ATA member, log in for immediate access. Log…

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COVID-19 Best Practices for Interpreters

Many ATA members are essential workers who risk exposure to COVID-19 in order to ensure equal access to vital services, such as healthcare, legal, and…

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Exploring Translation and Interpreting Services

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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.

Civil Rights and Educator Groups Sue to Restore Federal Grants Supporting English Learner Teacher Training

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), the Lawyers’ Committee for Rhode Island (LCRI), and the National Education Association (NEA) have…

UNESCO and Unicode Strengthen Collaboration for Indigenous Languages Online

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Unicode are collaborating to highlight their shared commitment to ensuring…

Wegmans Stores to Offer New ASL Interpreting Services

Wegmans Food Markets has announced a new accessibility initiative that will provide free, on-demand American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services…

Prince George’s County Public Schools Reverses Decision to Cut Immersion Programs

In Maryland, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) announced a reversal of their decision to cut language immersion at the…

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