New Illinois Law Requires Interpreters at State Agency Administrative Hearings

By ATA | February 7, 2025

Thanks to a new law, people who need English-language interpreters will now be required to get help at Illinois agency hearings. An initiative spearheaded…

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After Council Vote, Navajo Is Now the Official Language of the Navajo Nation

By ATA | February 7, 2025

Last month, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren signed legislation designating Navajo (Diné Bizaad) as the official language of the Navajo Nation. The law aims…

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Albany Father Fights for Deaf Son’s Right to Interpreter at Doctor’s Appointment

By ATA | February 7, 2025

Steve Shepard, a resident of Albany, New York, is speaking out about the challenges he faced in securing an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter…

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Trump Administration Shuts Down White House Spanish-Language Page and Social Media

By ATA | February 7, 2025

Within hours of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the new administration took down the Spanish-language version of the official White House website. The website now displays…

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Newsbriefs: January 30, 2025

By ATA | February 7, 2025

ATA members keep current with this twice-monthly e-newsletter, providing media coverage relating to their profession from around the world.

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ATA Shares Resources for Those Affected by the LA Wildfires

ATA Shares Resources for Those Affected by the LA Wildfires

By ATA | January 22, 2025

Many ATA members, their families, friends, and communities have been impacted by the unprecedented, devastating, and ongoing catastrophe in the Los Angeles area. Our…

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Best Practices in Emergency Response Language Services

ATA to Host Free Virtual Event on Best Practices in Emergency Response Language Services

By ATA | January 16, 2025

The American Translators Association (ATA) is proud to announce a groundbreaking virtual event, Best Practices in Emergency Response Language Services, set to take place…

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Newsbriefs: December 26, 2024

By ATA | December 29, 2024

ATA members keep current with this twice-monthly e-newsletter, providing media coverage relating to their profession from around the world.

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2024 School Outreach Contest Winner

2024 School Outreach Contest Winner: Suhey Tapia

By ATA | December 4, 2024

This year’s School Outreach Contest winner, Spanish<>English court-certified interpreter Suhey Tapia, inspired students at McKinna Elementary’s Career Day by demonstrating the unique challenges and…

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Newsbriefs: November 26, 2024

By ATA | November 26, 2024

ATA members keep current with this twice-monthly e-newsletter, providing media coverage relating to their profession from around the world.

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Newsbriefs: November 6, 2024

By ATA | November 6, 2024

ATA members keep current with this twice-monthly e-newsletter, providing media coverage relating to their profession from around the world.

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ATA Newsbriefs is a twice-monthly e-newsletter

Newsbriefs: March 1, 2023

By ATA | March 1, 2023

ATA members keep current with this twice-monthly e-newsletter, providing media coverage relating to their profession from around the world.

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