Congratulations to the Newly Elected ATA Officers and Directors!
ATA held its regularly scheduled elections on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at the Annual Meeting of Voting Members during ATA’s 64th Annual Conference.
ATA's Certification Program
ATA established its certification program in 1973 to provide a framework for recognizing professional-quality work. Learn more about the program, its history, and ongoing commitment to achieve its goals. Learn More!
Watch an overview of the exam, what it tests for, how it’s graded, how to prepare, and how to register.
Become an ATA Member
ATA members are ready for any challenge with the support of a collaborative community, effective education, and marketing assistance.
Join an ATA Division
To succeed in today's competitive economy, you need specialized knowledge and an inside track. Being a member of an ATA division is a great way to meet these practical needs of your business.
Member Discounts
Save on financial services, liability insurance, software, training programs, educational courses, and more.
Get Involved
As a volunteer-driven organization, member participation is the strength behind ATA’s activities and events. ATA offers many ways to get involved, get connected, and give back.
Client Education
ATA promotes the recognition of professional translators and interpreters and shows clients the value of your services.
What ATA Membership is Right for You?
ATA offers specific membership types and benefits for every translation and interpreting professional. Compare the categories to see which membership best supports your career and future goals.
ATA Member Benefits Meet-Up
Get a refresh about the benefits of your ATA membership during this free and fun event!
ATA is continuously working to add more benefits for our members. In fact, there are so many, even longtime members might not be aware of everything ATA has to offer!
The American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI)
AFTI promotes the interest of supporting professional translators and interpreters by gifting awards and scholarships, supporting charitable activities, and making research grants.
AFTI is a 501(c)(3) foundation affiliated with the American Translators Association.
Your donation helps supports charitable activities, education, and research in support of the translation and interpreting professions.
AFTI promotes this objective by bestowing awards and scholarships, as well as sponsoring conference attendance and presentations.
Find a Translator or Interpreter
Getting your message wrong can cost money, ruin your image, and even cost lives. ATA helps you understand the importance of finding professional language services.
Advocacy & Outreach
ATA supports the issues affecting translators and interpreters and actively promotes the value of their services.
ATA Statement on Artificial Intelligence
Among its many roles, the American Translators Association (ATA) actively follows technological developments affecting language services and provides training to help translators and interpreters leverage them. The current generation of…
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ATA Advocacy Update – Landmark Remote Interpreting Case: The State v. Juracan-Juracan
In April, ATA joined forces with the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Jersey to draft an amicus brief…
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ATA Sends Letter Opposing AB 1032 to California Senate Appropriations Committee
On Thursday, August 3, 2023, ATA President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo sent a letter to the California Senate Appropriations Committee on behalf of the ATA Advocacy Committee urging legislators to oppose…
Keep ReadingNews
Stay updated on the latest developments in the language industry and witness how ATA influences the translation and interpreting professions through advocacy, outreach, and impactful news.
The ATA Chronicle
Read by more than 10,000 people in 100 countries, The ATA Chronicle offers resources and practical solutions to challenges facing translators and interpreters, as well as member news and announcements.
Newsbriefs
ATA members stay up-to-date with the increasing news coverage about the vital role translators and interpreters play in a global society through our twice-monthly e-newsletter. This informative newsletter provides comprehensive media coverage from around the world, focusing on their profession. Stay informed and connected with the latest developments in the language industry!
The ATA Podcast
Join host Matt Baird for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at ATA's programs, events, and future plans. Discover the hard work and dedication of our amazing volunteers who bring it all to life. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into the heart of ATA and the people who make it happen.
