A Message from ATA’s Board of Directors: Increased Membership Dues for 2026
Dear ATA Members: During its meeting on November 4, 2025, ATA’s Board of Directors approved increases in membership dues. The new membership rates for…
Newsbriefs: November 26, 2025
ATA members keep current with this monthly e-newsletter, providing media coverage relating to their profession from around the world.
U.S. Appeals Order to Use American Sign Language Interpreters at White House Briefings
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is appealing a federal judge’s order requiring the White House to immediately begin providing American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting…
UNESCO Releases Global Roadmap on Multilingualism in the Digital Era
As the world becomes increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, the ability to communicate, learn, and participate online depends heavily on…
How One State Is Leading the Way for English Learners with Disabilities
Texas officials are making progress toward creating a new bilingual special education teacher certification, which advocates hope will set a national example for states…
David Bellos, Renowned Translator and Scholar of French Fiction, Dies at 80
David Bellos, 80, a renowned scholar of French fiction and celebrated translator, died on October 26. Bellos was the author of 28 book-length translations…
When AI Doesn’t Replace Jobs: The Case of Visual Dubbing in Watch the Skies
Artificial intelligence (AI) is often framed as a threat to all kinds of jobs. Many believe automation and AI will fully take over a…
ATA’s Public Relations Committee Unveils Language Access Cards for LEP Individuals
A major effort ATA’s PR Committee has undertaken this year is the creation of a Language Access Card for limited-English-proficient (LEP) individuals to exercise…
FIT Position Paper: Machine Translation in the Age of AI
The International Federation of Translators (FIT) Research Task Force is pleased to announce the publication of its recent position paper, “Machine Translation in the…
Special Offer for ATA Members from PEN America
Dear ATA Members, PEN America is offering ATA members an exclusive 20% discount on professional membership with their organization! PEN America stands at the…
Congratulations to the 2025 ATA Honors and Awards Recipients
ATA and the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI) present annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by…
2025 School Outreach Contest Winner: Diana Lara
The School Outreach Program congratulates Diana Lara as the winner of the 2025 School Outreach Contest. Diana gave her winning School Outreach presentation in…