ATA Interpreters Division

Connecting with Josh Goldsmith

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Connecting with Josh Goldsmith Distinguished Speaker, ATA67 (Interpreters Division and Spanish Division) Our stories start long before we’re born, and Josh Goldsmith’s story is no exception. One generation connects to the next and the gifts and experiences they pass along help shape those yet to come. Sometimes, those gifts and experiences find an echo across … [Read more...]

Speaking Up: Your Voice in the Future of Interpreting

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By IPAC The world of interpreting is at a crossroads. We've dedicated ourselves to bridging communication gaps, ensuring clarity, and facilitating critical conversations across languages. However, our vital profession is facing unprecedented pressures that demand we step forward and make our voices heard. On one hand, the rapid emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) … [Read more...]

Professional association or labor union: what is the difference?

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“Did you read what the Interpreters Union just published?,” a colleague asked eagerly. “Specifically, to which interpreters’ union are you referring?,” I replied rolling my eyes. “The Interpreters Union, the one with the [fill in the blank social media] page/channel!,” exclaimed my colleague. [Big sigh] “That’s not a real union,” I replied. This conversation happens too often … [Read more...]

Building Bridges: Working in Mixed Sign and Spoken Language Interpreter Teams

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By Hilda Tejada The landscape of conference interpreting is evolving, and one of the most significant developments in recent years has been the growing collaboration between sign language and spoken language interpreters. As our profession becomes more inclusive and the Deaf community gains greater visibility in international forums, understanding how to work effectively in … [Read more...]

When law enforcement interrupts our work

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As interpreters, we are generally aware that the situations in which we serve may change in an instant. The power may go out, equipment may fail, a boothmate may fall ill. So we prepare. We consider those scenarios in advance and identify how we might address them. In today’s world, those unexpected things for which we try to prepare may also include interruptions by law … [Read more...]