By Milena Calderari-Waldron Have you ever been asked to do a trial on your own? Have you ever felt stumped when asked for a definition of interpreting? Have you ever found yourself explaining your rates? Ever wondered if there is some useful language out there that you could include in your contract negotiations? Fret no more. The ASTM[i] F2089-15 Standard Practice for … [Read more...]
David Rumsey Writes a Letter to the Editor of the New York Times
ATA President David Rumsey writes a letter to the editor of the New York Times commenting on the recently revised requirements for Afghan and Iraqi interpreters seeking US visas. It was published in the print edition on February 16, 2016. Read it here: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/16/opinion/visas-for-interpreters.html?_r=1 … [Read more...]
Job announcement: Interpreter for the US Department of State
Employment Opportunity: Office of Language Services / U.S. Department of State / Interpreting Division Start Date: Immediate Location: Washington, D.C. Position Title: Program Analyst Position Type: Full Time Position Description: The Interpreting Division at the Office of Language Services supports the interpreting needs of the State Department, … [Read more...]
ATA57: Call for proposals
Have you thought about presenting at the ATA Annual Conference in San Francisco, California, November 2-5, 2016? Whether you are a new presenter or a seasoned speaker, ATA 57th Annual Conference is the best platform to share your research, your passion, your experience and all your knowledge about interpretation with one of the most diverse, multicultural and … [Read more...]
Member Feedback for ATA Board of Directors
Hello ID colleagues! The ATA Board is meeting next weekend in Atlanta, and we would love to have your feedback for the "comments heard from the membership" portion of the meeting. During that time, we write your comments on flip charts that are then logged in a spreadsheet where we track comments and requests from members. We count on you to let us know what's working, what … [Read more...]