Plan to attend the preconference seminar on Wednesday morning ("Title VI: Overview and Enforcement") by the Interpreters Division Distinguished Speaker Rebekah Tosado. And on Thursday afternoon, do not miss the session titled "Language Access as Teamwork: Professionals and Government Working Together" she is giving with co-presenter Amy Vance. Meet the Interpreters … [Read more...]
Accumulate continuing education credits!
Last updated: November 4, 2015 Whether you are a legal interpreter or a medical interpreter, ATA sessions count for your certification. Each organization or court has different requirements, so please contact your organization to know what is needed in each case. IMIA (International Medical Interpreters Association) approved the following sessions: Click to open the … [Read more...]
How I Discovered my Career Path as a Language Professional
By Lucy Kathan It happened largely by accident. Several unforeseen events occurred to set me on my eventual career path. I was born and raised in Lima, Peru, thousands of miles from the U.S. Shortly after I finished my college studies there, I found myself looking for a job in my chosen field in the newspaper ads. Most ads for Business Administration positions … [Read more...]
Voting is a Privilege
By Carol Velandia Fourteen years ago, I was unaware of the importance of voting. I never took this democratic duty very seriously. It wasn't until I fell in love with this country that I realized how much I wanted to be part of the election process. I realized that by becoming a citizen, I would be able to help select the next American president. Living in a … [Read more...]
Meet the Interpreter: Melinda González-Hibner
By Cristina McDowell Interview of Melinda González-Hibner by Cristina McDowell For many of you Melinda does not need an introduction. I first met Melinda at the ATA Conference in Chicago in 2014. She immediately struck me as a person who was open, engaging, and helpful. Melinda is an accomplished interpreter (she is a state and federally certified … [Read more...]