By Enrica J. Ardemagni, PhD Lenguas 2019 is the second conference co-sponsored by the Fundación Italia Morayta, A.C. and InterpretAmerica, held in Mexico City from January 24-26, 2019. It is known by its tagline, Foro Internacional para Intérpretes y Traductores, and offers three days of a combination of plenary sessions, an awards ceremony, and workshops. What … [Read more...]
ATA60: Distinguished Speaker – Don’t Miss It!
By Lorena Ortiz Schneider The Interpreters Division Distinguished Speaker for ATA60 is Odilia Romero, a court and medical interpreter, and native speaker of Zapotec. She came to California in 1981, at age 11, from Zoogocho, an indigenous community in Oaxaca, Mexico. Ms. Romero has developed innovative programs to meet the challenging needs that Indigenous Latin … [Read more...]
Written Translation in Healthcare Interpreting Appointments
Written Translation in Healthcare Interpreting Appointments By Helen Eby, Tina Peña, Rita Weil Read the full article in the Interpreters Division website Finally, a well thought out paper that is sure to start a conversation changing the narrative around whether interpreters should also pay attention to developing (or honing) written translation skills. In my 25 + … [Read more...]
The First Interpreter Connections: It’s a Hit!
The first ATA Interpreter Connections, the Interpreters Division’s (ID) new way to get interpreters together, took place at The Union Social Eatery (St. Clair) restaurant in Toronto, Canada on March 23, 2019. The event lasted two hours and had 22 attendees, attracted through posts on our social media outlets. ID Leadership Council member Flávia Lima, a very active social … [Read more...]
Members Feedback for Upcoming ATA Board of Directors Meeting in Alexandria, VA
Dear members of the Interpreters Division in and around Alexandria, VA: The Board is set to meet on April 13-14 in Alexandria, VA. All ATA members are welcome to attend the meeting! Here is what interpreter and Board member Melinda Gonzalez-Hibner wanted us to share with you: The ATA Board will meet next weekend in Alexandria, Virginia, in conjunction with the … [Read more...]