Badges? We don't need no stinking badges! Or...do we?? Well, this year, we must wear our badge at ALL conference activities. So, don't forget! Here's the message from Corinne McKay, President-Elect and conference interpreter: Hello everyone! Please help us put the word out about our new badging policy at this year's conference. To be admitted to breakfast, … [Read more...]
Don’t miss out on the ID/MD Networking Dinner during ATA 58th Annual Conference
Remember to RSVP by 10/13/2017! We've reserved an awesome Brazilian restaurant together to meet new friends and old, reconnect with colleagues we touch base with from afar and generally have a great time! Reserve your seat here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-interpreter-medical-division-dinner-tickets-37568446234?aff=es2 ATA Annual … [Read more...]
ATA58: Early registration ends September 15!
ID Members, Don’t forget to take advantage of the huge savings by registering early for the conference. The deadline is in less than a month and you can save between $80 and $160 by registering early! If you are planning to stay at the conference hotel, you might want to jump on that now, too. I hear they are almost 75% full. Don’t delay!! Lorena Learn … [Read more...]
ATA58 Room Block
Still haven't reserved your room for ATA58? The room block for ATA58 is about 70% full and will definitely sell out before the deadline. Anyone who hasn't yet made their reservations can do so here: http://www.atanet.org/conf/2017/hotel/ Hurry and reserve your room at the special discounted rate now! … [Read more...]
ATA Annual Conference: Join Us for ATA58 in Washington DC!
Plan to attend in Washington DC, October 25-28, 2017, along with over 1,800 translation and interpreting professionals from more than 60 countries. The ATA 58th Annual Conference (ATA58) is the place where dedicated professionals come together to expand their knowledge and network with one another. Don't miss out! The conference website is … [Read more...]
Submit Your Proposals for ATA 58th Annual Conference
Have you thought about presenting at the ATA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., October 25-28, 2017? Whether you are a new presenter or a seasoned speaker, ATA 58th Annual Conference is the best platform to share your research, your passion, your experience and all your knowledge about interpretation with one of the most diverse, multicultural and multilingual audiences … [Read more...]
Holly Mikkelson at ATA57 on Sight Translation, Court Interpreting and More…
An Interview by Marsel de Souza Marsel de Souza: I would like to start by discussing the topic of the Advanced Skills and Training session you are presenting at ATA's Annual Conference in San Francisco. You will be talking about Sight Translation Skills for Translators and Interpreters during this sold out event on November 2, 2016. What can attendees expect to take … [Read more...]
Robyn Dean on Ethics: Metaphors or Values?
In preparation for the ATA conference, Marsel de Souza interviewed Robyn Dean, the Interpreters Division's guest speaker at the ATA 57th Annual Conference in San Francisco. This interview focuses on the following sessions and much more: Returning to Ethics: A Meta-Ethical Analysis of Community Interpreters’ Codes and Standards of Practice Critiquing and Deconstructing … [Read more...]