ATA at the International Association of Business Communicators
With chapters in over 100 countries, the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)1 is one of the largest professional associations dedicated to corporate communications…
Read MoreInternational 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…
Read MoreInternational Translation Day 2019 – A Day in the Life of a Translator or Interpreter
Have you heard? ATA is encouraging translators and interpreters to celebrate International Translation Day (ITD) in a BIG way this year! A United Nations…
Read MoreFrom the President: California Assembly Bill 5: ATA Takes a Stand
From the President Corinne McKay president@atanet.org Twitter: @corinnemckay California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) has been in the news a great deal lately. This bill…
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ATA at the New York Rights Fair and Book Expo
As chair of ATA’s Public Relations Committee, I’m always on the lookout for ways ATA can promote its members and educate potential client industries…
Read MoreStatement Opposing Discontinuing Immigration Interpreting Services
The American Translators Association (ATA) has issued a statement opposing the Department of Justice plan to discontinue in-person interpreting services at initial hearings for…
Read MoreATA Adds Its Voice to Language Advocates in Nation's Capital
Over 160 world language advocates gathered in Washington, DC on February 14–15 to meet with members of Congress for Language Advocacy Day. This annual…
Read MoreATA Advocates on Behalf of Interpreters: Statement Opposing Lower Interpreter Exam Scores in Texas
The American Translators Association (ATA) warned federal and state officials about the consequences of lowering their standards for providing professional interpreters. ATA Opposes Lower…
Read MoreATA at Lenguas 2019 in Mexico City
In January, just as the U.S. was being hit by extremely low temperatures, I had the pleasure of heading to sunny Mexico City to…
Read MoreATA Cited in The Washington Post and The Hill
The Washington Post and The Hill cited the American Translators Association in articles concerning possible ethical issues if Congress subpoenas the U.S. interpreter who…
Read MoreFrom the President: The Dynamex Decision and ATA’s Advocacy Role
From the President Corinne McKay president@atanet.org Twitter: @corinnemckay Within ATA, we try to keep a close eye on federal, state, and local government issues…
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