By Lorena Ortiz Schneider This was yet another great annual conference, starting with Advocacy Day (for me and a few other ATA interpreter members). We attended a morning informational session with Bill Rivers, NCL-NCLIS Language Advocate, who prepared a group of about 25 translators and interpreters to hit the Hill on 3 very relevant issues: Inaccuracies in … [Read more...]
ID Blog contributors as speakers at the conference
ATA58 is finally upon us! Did you know that some of this year’s amazing speakers have contributed to the ID blog over the last year? Check out their posts below: Roberta Barroca OCID – The Overwhelmed Conference Interpreter Disorder (a satirical article NOT to be taken seriously What do you mean I’m not perfect in every way?!? Milena … [Read more...]
Join us for the 2017 Annual Meeting
** This post has been edited to reflect the correct date.** The Interpreters Division is already busy preparing its annual meeting! The Division is committed to providing members information on professional education opportunities as well as enrichment opportunities. The agenda for this year’s meeting will focus on: An overview of the Division’s 2017 … [Read more...]
Credentialing opportunities for interpreters
Current Government Division Assistant Administrator Monique Roske, is co-presenting a session with Emma Garkavi, the Seattle Municipal Court Interpreter Services Coordinator, and our very own ID Leadership Council member Milena Calderari-Waldron. The session is in the Government Division Track and it’s called “Trust me. I’m a certified interpreter!” You won’t want to miss … [Read more...]
Badge policy at ATA Annual Conference
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...]