New Study Suggests Languages Could Go Extinct at a Rate of One Per Month this Century
Based on a new model similar to those used for predicting species loss, a team of biologists, mathematicians, and linguists in Australia has determined…
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More Than 60,000 Interpreters, Visa Applicants Remain in Afghanistan
According to the U.S. Department of State, more than 60,000 Afghan interpreters and others who have applied for visas to seek shelter in the…
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New York City Expands Translation of Special Education Plans, but Parents with Limited English Must Request It
New York City officials said a citywide program to centrally translate students’ individualized education programs (IEPs) will become permanent. IEPs outline a student’s individual…
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Newsbriefs: November 30, 2021
In This Issue: ATA Advocacy Update, ATA Webinars December, Renew Your Membership, Military Linguists, Using the ATA Logo, Free Member Webinar, Submit to Win, The ATA Chronicle, and more.
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Advocacy in Pennsylvania: Court Interpreters Win Fair Compensation
Earlier this year, when the Administrative Offices of the Pennsylvania Courts announced plans to reduce pay for remote interpreting by 50%, ATA joined the…
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ATA Calls for Fair Working Conditions for Translators in the Entertainment Industry
The American Translators Association (ATA) has shared an open letter in response to recent statements in the press and on social media about a…
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Newsbriefs: November 15, 2021
In This Issue: Missed a Webinar, Advanced Trados Skills, Member Orientation, The Results Are In, Win a Conf Registration, Free Member Webinar, Scammers, The ATA Chronicle, and more.
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Newsbriefs: November 2, 2021
In This Issue: ATA Elections Results, Bylaws Amendments, Medical Interpreting, Social Media Marketing, Localization Webinar, Honors and Awards, The ATA Chronicle, ATA62 Sponsors, ATA62 Exhibitors, and more.
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2021 School Outreach Contest Winner: Majlinda Mulla-Everett
The winner of ATA’s 2021 School Outreach Contest is Majlinda Mulla-Everett, an Albanian, Serbian, Bosnian, Croatian, and Macedonian interpreter. In June 2021, Majlinda presented…
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Newsbriefs: October 19, 2021
In This Issue: Inside Specialization, ATA62 Virtual Portal, Ethics Webinar, Conference Hotel Discount, Localization Webinar, ATA Elections 2021, First-Timer Attendees, Board Meeting, The ATA Chronicle, ATA62 Sponsors, ATA62 Exhibitors, and more.
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What Do You Love Most About Being a Translator or Interpreter?
International Translation Day is Thursday, September 30, but why not celebrate the whole week? ATA has planned daily interactive posts for you to engage…
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Newsbriefs: September 30, 2021
In This Issue: International Translation Day, Save on ATA62 Conference, Compensation Survey, Meet the Candidates, Trados Studio Beginner, B2BB: Directory Listing, ATA62 Division Events, Honors and Awards, ATA at Elevate Conf, The ATA Chronicle, and more.
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