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E115: ASTM Standards on Language Services Explained

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From the President: AB 5: It’s Not Just in California

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ATA at the International Association of Business Communicators

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International Translation Day 2019

Telling Your Story! What do translators and interpreters really do? What’s a day like for a translator or interpreter? Why are translators and interpreters important…

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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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Translator vs. Interpreter: What's the difference?

Translator vs. Interpreter

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What is a certified translation?

What is a Certified Translation?

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

White House Raises Concerns about Trump’s “Image” in Lawsuit Over Sign Language Interpreters

The White House is making an unusual argument as it resists advocates’ push for sign language interpreting at press briefings…

In Canada, Changes to Freelance Parliamentary Interpreter Accreditation Knocked by Association

Interpreters who work on Parliament Hill say changes to their accreditation process risk degrading the quality of interpreting services in…

Connecticut Publishes Guide to Help School Districts Support Multilingual Learners

The Connecticut State Department of Education has published a new framework to help school districts support English-learning and multi-language learning…

Judicial Council to Continue Efforts to Improve the Availability of Court Interpreters

The Judicial Council of California has approved recommendations from a study on how to expand access to the pool of…

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