Make Contacts That Count

Through online communities and events, you will have access to a network of professionals who share your interests and issues.

Know the News

Stay current with language- and specialty-specific resources that keep you on top of emerging trends and industry news.

Increase Your Visibility

By contributing to publications or serving in leadership positions, you will build your reputation in the industry.

Be Part of a Community

By belonging to an ATA division or special interest group, you will find a professional home within the larger Association.

Divisions

ALD

Arabic Language Division

The Arabic Language Division builds a network of members interpreting and translating from or into Arabic.
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AVD

Audiovisual Division

The Audiovisual Division supports and mentors audiovisual linguists, involving and informing division members of new technologies and innovations.
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CLD

Chinese Language Division

The Chinese Language Division builds a network of professionals working with Chinese, aiming to be the guiding star for interpreters and translators.
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DLD

Dutch Language Division

The Dutch Language Division serves to connect members working with Dutch, by creating a community that offers opportunities for professional growth and networking.
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EdD

Educators Division

The Educators Division connects those who are educating the next generation of translators and interpreters.
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FLD

French Language Division

The French Language Division provides information and services to its members in specific fields of interest related to translation and interpreting into and from French.
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GLD

German Language Division

The German Language Division promotes interaction between German language translators and interpreters, as well as related associations inside and outside the U.S.
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GovD

Government Division

The Government Division supports language professionals who work with the government at all levels—Federal, state, and local.
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ID

Interpreters Division

The Interpreters Division serves interpreting professionals working in any language combination in different settings including community, conference, court, government, medical, and more.
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ILD

Italian Language Division

The Italian Language Division connects professionals who are translating and interpreting from and into Italian.
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JLD

Japanese Language Division

The Japanese Language Division provides information and services to its members in specific fields of interest related to translation and interpreting from and into the Japanese language.
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KLD

Korean Language Division

The Korean Language Division serves as a home for Korean language interpreters and translators, providing them with opportunities for communication and networking.
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LawD

Law Division

The Law Division serves as a specialization-specific group for translators and interpreters who support the legal profession.
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LD

Literary Division

The Literary Division connects members specializing in literary translation, regardless of their working language.
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LTD

Language Technology Division

The Language Technology Division serves as the go-to place for members interested in technology used in the professional environment of translation and interpreting.
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MD

Medical Division

The Medical Division promotes cooperation and exchange of information among those who work in medical translation and interpreting.
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ND

Nordic Division

The Nordic Division builds a network of members interpreting and translating from or into the Nordic languages, promoting close ties, and professional development.
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PLD

Portuguese Language Division

The Portuguese Language Division connects professional translators and interpreters working with the Portuguese language.
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S&TD

Science & Technology Division

The Science & Technology Division serves those who translate texts related to science and technology, providing them with opportunities for communication and networking.
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SLD

Slavic Languages Division

The Slavic Languages Division brings together language professionals working with Slavic languages spoken in Eastern Europe and the non-Slavic languages of the former Soviet bloc.
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SPD

Spanish Language Division

The Spanish Language Division provides a means of communication and professional development opportunities for members providing Spanish translation and interpreting services.
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TCD

Translation Company Division

The Translation Company Division serves members who share a common interest in the management and operation of a translation company.
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Join an ATA Division

Division memberships are included in your ATA dues, and members may join one or more divisions at any time.

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Special Interest Groups

To participate, contact the Special Interest Group directly.

FT SIG

Financial Translators Special Interest Group

A place to discuss the sophisticated and constantly evolving field of financial translation.
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ITE SIG

Interpreters & Translators in Education Special Interest Group

Uniting interpreters and translators in education to share unique initiatives, interests, and contributions to the community.
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SEAL SIG

Southeast Asian Languages Special Interest Group

A home for translators and interpreters working in any of the over 1,000 languages of Southeast Asia.
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Get Involved

As a volunteer-driven organization, member participation is the strength behind ATA’s activities and events.

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More About Divisions

Leadership and Elections

Each division is led by an elected administrator and assistant administrator, supported by a governing policy and handbook to help them achieve their goals.

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Want to Start a New Division?

If your language or specialty could benefit from a division and you can recruit a committed group of volunteers to support this endeavor, here’s how to do it.

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ATA Podcast: Chapters and Divisions

Learn how ATA chapters and divisions offer members ways to share resources and build business relationships, but in different ways.

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