ATA Interpreters Division

Join the conversation!

What a Speaker’s PowerPoint Won’t Tell—And the Interpreter Needs to Find Out

By

The more skillful and/or experienced a speaker, the more likely the content of his talk will be in his head rather than on his slide deck. Some speakers will stuff each of their slides with text and simply read them out to the audience, and if the interpreters are able to get hold of the PPT presentation beforehand, they just need to study the text and terminology carefully in … [Read more...]

Interpreting: On-Site or Remote? A User Perspective

By

As we participate in the discussion about the value of different modes of delivery for interpreting services, the Interpreters Division (ID) is approaching stakeholders for their input regarding how they work with interpreters. Helen Eby, the ID Administrator, spoke with Stick Crosby, the Network and Health Equity Manager of All Care Health. Mr. Crosby is a member of the Oregon … [Read more...]

Tribute

By

Maha El-Metwally shares touching tribute to the three UN interpreters who were among the 157 passengers and crew who died on board Ethiopian Airlines flight 302, last Sunday. … [Read more...]

Insights into Deaf Culture

By

By Justin Lee FROM THE EDITOR Justin Lee’s journey into Deaf culture upbringing and ASL. He shows cultural and language differences between ASL and English. To understand them, ask and smile.Roxane KingATA ID Blog Content Editor Flashing lights, hugs from strangers, pounding on tables, and more await those coming into the Deaf Cultural world. After all, how does one … [Read more...]

Proposals for the 60th ATA Annual Conference due March 1, 2019

By

ATA speakers bring a broad variety of topics and perspectives to the conference. This is what makes it interesting! Copresenting is an option. It provides you with colleagues to discuss things all the way through the preparation phase. Now, if you want that coveted speaker ribbon, it is time to submit your own proposal! Here is the link for the call for speakers for the … [Read more...]

Mobile Interpreting Technology

By

We all watched President Donald Trump being greeted in Spanish by the Argentinian President Mauricio Macri at the G20 Summit. Mr. Trump then tossing the mobile interpreting system on the floor while commenting that he understood him in Spanish better than when using the interpretation. Before commenting on this from the perspective of the interpreter, I would like to first … [Read more...]

Member feedback request for Board of Directors meeting in Austin, TX

By

Dear members of the Interpreters Division, The ATA Board will meet in Austin, TX, on February 2nd and 3rd at the downtown Hilton. We value your feedback.  All members are invited to attend the meeting.  If you cannot be there in person, we would love to receive your feedback and comments by e-mail.  We are especially interested in knowing what programs and/or services you enjoy … [Read more...]