As 2018 comes to a close, we look back on a world separated by language barriers. Interpreters have been in the news. Every day, we enable communication at medical appointments, conferences, educational settings, judicial environments and human resources meetings, to name a few. All this has required that we take our responsibility seriously, be prepared, be impartial, be … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2018
Letter to Members
Dear Members of the Interpreters Division, Just in case you missed ATA Headquarter’s broadcast about the new Interpreters Division Leadership Council, here it is again! We’ve been playing catch-up after attending an amazing ATA 59th Annual Conference in October, recovering from a tasty Thanksgiving weekend, and getting all the holiday season’s preparations ready to go. Please … [Read more...]
Seven ATA Benefits for Interpreters
Membership Expires December 31st! Discount at the ATA annual conference. Discounts for webinars throughout the year. Contribute some funds from your membership to the local Chapter of your choice. Join over 4000 members in the Interpreters Division. Being part of its discussion group allows you to interact with members from a broad variety of backgrounds. ATA has … [Read more...]
From New Orleans to Paris: The Unexpected Places Your (First) Presentation Will Go
FROM THE EDITOR As we grow within our professional careers there comes a time to not be shy to comment, or fearful to change, but to open one’s arms and share the knowledge we acquire by presenting it to those who wish to hear our voices. Professional conferences are where we can shine! I invite you to live the moments of first time presenting at a professional conference … [Read more...]