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ATA and five other associations representing language service providers across the United States have issued a joint statement opposing President Trump’s recent Executive Order 14224, which designates English as the official language of the U.S. and revokes Executive Order 13166. Read the full statement at https://www.atanet.org/advocacy-outreach/leading-language-organizations-oppose-executive-order-14224-warn-of-potential-consequences.

Language access may be under threat, but the fight isn’t over. Now is the time to act. As interpreters (and members of our respective communities) we must:

✅ Educate LEP individuals about their rights under Title VI and Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.
✅ Support providers in maintaining language access services despite the chilling effect of this executive order.
✅ Support policies that expand language access and speak out against efforts to weaken it.

The law still requires meaningful access, but enforcement depends on our collective voice. Stay informed, speak out, and stand up for language justice.

The American Translators Association is now accepting session proposals for ATA’s 66th Annual Conference, October 22-25, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts! ⚓️ Submit your proposal at https://www.atanet.org/ata66/call-for-speakers/!

Speaking at an ATA Annual Conference is a challenging and rewarding opportunity. You’ll gain recognition as an industry leader by sharing your expertise with your T&I colleagues! What topic do you wish to address as an ATA66 speaker? 🤔 Find the full list of session topics and descriptions on the ATA66 Conference website at https://www.atanet.org/ata66/.

Submission is open to everyone! You do not have to be an ATA member to submit a proposal. ATA66 will feature speakers from around the world – working translators and interpreters (many of whom are also educators), attorneys, physicians, CEOs, and managers. This is your opportunity to join their ranks, leverage your expertise, build your reputation, and help shape the future of the T&I industry.

We hope you’ll consider sharing your expertise at the premiere conference for T&I professionals, and we look forward to celebrating with you at !

Translators and interpreters often go into business understanding that finding and retaining clients will be hard work. What many fail to see, however, is the difficulty in running a business alone and not always knowing what to do next. This is where ATA can help! 👍

ATA’s Mastermind Program offers mentoring designed to help you learn and develop professionally. You will work together in small peer groups to share knowledge on specific topics and work collaboratively to achieve your learning goals.

Apply for the Mastermind Program at https://www.atanet.org/career-education/mentoring/mastermind-program/. The deadline to apply is February 28--Don't go it alone!

Interpreting and translating are high-wire acts, often compared to the Olympic Games of language performance. 🏃💨 You should try learning a new approach to achieve consistent excellence: https://www.atanet.org/event/professional-performance-all-the-time-part-2/

In this webinar, explore common mistakes and pitfalls encountered by interpreters across age and experience levels when operating remotely: https://www.atanet.org/event/strategies-for-excellence-in-remote-simultaneous-interpreting/ 🎧

Remote simultaneous interpreting (RSI) emerged in 2020 and has since become integral to the daily routine of freelance conference interpreters worldwide. While akin to traditional conference interpreting, it demands distinct skills and heightened multitasking abilities beyond those typically required in a booth setting. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and sharpen your skills for this dynamic field with this webinar!

The ATA Medical Division is pleased to invite you to its upcoming networking event on Wednesday, January 8, at 9:00pm ET. Learn more at https://www.atanet.org/event/medical-division-virtual-networking-2/! 🩺

Come kick off the new year with the Medical Division! This will be a relaxed/informal event to interact with your colleagues, make new connections, and catch up with old ones. Several questions will be presented and discussed with fellow professionals in breakout rooms, followed by a larger group discussion to share ideas.

This event is for ATA Medical Division members only.

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