{"id":6662,"date":"2019-03-18T23:18:18","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T03:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/?page_id=6662"},"modified":"2026-04-06T13:43:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T17:43:07","slug":"ata-interpreter-connections","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/ata-interpreter-connections\/","title":{"rendered":"ATA Interpreter Connections"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Interpreters Division has been hosting Interpreter Connections since 2019. It is a space for a round of informal discussions about our profession outside a professional conference environment. It is online and free for Division members. We can&#8217;t wait to see you at the next meeting!<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Interpreter Connections \u2013 April 13<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>The Interpreters Division would like to invite you to our next <strong>Interpreter Connections<\/strong>, a virtual networking event designed to bring interpreters together for connection and conversation in an informal setting.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><img data-attachment-id=\"8655\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/ata-interpreter-connections\/2026-april-interpreter-connections\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-April-Interpreter-Connections.png?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2026-April-Interpreter-Connections\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-April-Interpreter-Connections.png?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-April-Interpreter-Connections.png?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-8655\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-April-Interpreter-Connections.png?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"[Interpreter Connections flyer for April 13, 2026]\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-April-Interpreter-Connections.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-April-Interpreter-Connections.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-April-Interpreter-Connections.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-April-Interpreter-Connections.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-April-Interpreter-Connections.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>Date:<\/strong> Monday, April 13<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a07 PM ET \/ 6 PM CT \/ 5 PM MT \/ 4 PM PT<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 1 hour<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Topic:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Renewal: Spring Cleaning for Your Business<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>Our next Interpreter Connections session, <em>Renewal: Spring Cleaning for Your Business<\/em>, is all about taking a moment to refresh and reset your business. Join us for a relaxed conversation to reflect, share ideas, and get inspired for what\u2019s ahead.<\/p>\r\n<p>To register, complete our registration form <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/CD37eNU5dYot6aYY9\">here<\/a>. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants a few hours before the event.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to <strong>Daniela E. Obreg\u00f3n<\/strong> at <a href=\"&#x6d;&#x61;&#x69;&#x6c;&#116;&#111;:di&#x76;&#x69;&#x73;&#x69;&#111;&#110;id&#64;&#x61;&#x74;&#x61;&#x6e;&#101;&#116;&#46;or&#x67;\">&#100;&#x69;&#x76;&#105;&#x73;&#x69;&#111;&#x6e;&#x69;&#100;&#x40;&#x61;&#116;&#x61;&#x6e;&#101;&#x74;&#x2e;&#111;&#x72;&#x67;<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2>Past Interpreter Connections<\/h2>\r\n<h3>February 9th, 2026: Interpreter Connections<\/h3>\r\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"8651\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/ata-interpreter-connections\/interpreter-connections-interpreters-division\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Interpreter-Connections-Interpreters-Division.png?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Interpreter Connections &#8211; Interpreters Division\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Interpreter-Connections-Interpreters-Division.png?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Interpreter-Connections-Interpreters-Division.png?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-8651\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Interpreter-Connections-Interpreters-Division.png?resize=250%2C250&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"[Interpreter Connections flyer]\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Interpreter-Connections-Interpreters-Division.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Interpreter-Connections-Interpreters-Division.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Interpreter-Connections-Interpreters-Division.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Interpreter-Connections-Interpreters-Division.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Interpreter-Connections-Interpreters-Division.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Date: Monday, February 9th<br \/>\r\nTime: 8 PM ET \/ 7 PM CT \/ 6 PM MT \/ 5 PM PT<br \/>\r\nLength: 1 hour<br \/>\r\nTopic: Language Access as a Growing Priority in Hospitals<\/p>\r\n<p>This is a space to get together and have a relaxing time outside a professional conference environment. To register, complete our registration form <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/daXQ7Bvnzt1QnvfK7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. You will receive a Zoom link the day of the event. Please email us at <a href=\"m&#97;&#x69;&#x6c;&#x74;o&#58;&#100;&#x69;&#x76;i&#115;&#105;&#x6f;&#x6e;id&#64;&#x61;&#x74;&#x61;n&#101;&#x74;&#x2e;&#x6f;r&#103;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#x64;&#x69;&#x76;&#x69;&#x73;&#x69;&#x6f;&#x6e;&#x69;&#x64;&#x40;&#97;&#116;&#97;&#110;&#101;&#116;&#46;org<\/a> if you have questions regarding this event.<\/p>\r\n<p>Free for ATA Interpreters Division members only. If you&#8217;d like to become a member, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atanet.org\/member-center\/join-ata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.atanet.org\/member-center\/join-ata\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h3>June 30th, 2025: Interpreter Connections<\/h3>\r\n<p>Date: Monday, June 30th<br \/>\r\nTime:\u00a0 8 PM ET \/ 7 PM CT \/ 6PM MT \/ 5 PM PT<br \/>\r\nLength: 1 hour<br \/>\r\nTopic:\u00a0What Pronouns Do I Use for this Person? Gender Identity in the Interpreted Session<\/p>\r\n<p>We\u2019ll explore how to navigate gender identity and pronoun use in interpreted sessions. Join fellow interpreters for a respectful and insightful discussion, and share your experiences.<\/p>\r\n<p>Free for ATA Interpreters Division members only. If you&#8217;d like to become a member, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atanet.org\/member-center\/join-ata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.atanet.org\/member-center\/join-ata\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h3>August 7th, 2024: Interpreter Connections<\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Published on: August, 2024<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>Date: Wednesday, August 7th<br \/>\r\nTime:\u00a0 8 PM ET \/ 7 PM CT \/ 6PM MT \/ 5 PM PT<br \/>\r\nLength: 1 hour<br \/>\r\nTopic: Professional Interpreters in the AI Era<\/p>\r\n<p>This is a space to get together and have a fun, relaxing time outside a professional conference environment. Our goal for this meeting is to talk about artificial intelligence and its role in our profession.<\/p>\r\n<p>Free for ATA Interpreters Division members only. If you&#8217;d like to become a member, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atanet.org\/member-center\/join-ata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.atanet.org\/member-center\/join-ata\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h3>February 27, 2024: Interpreter Connections<\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Published on: April 22, 2024.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024<br \/>\r\nTime: 7 PM EST \/ 6 PM CST \/ 5 PM MST \/ 4 PM PST<br \/>\r\nLength: 1 hour<br \/>\r\nEvent limited to 100 participants.\u00a0<br \/>\r\nTopic: <strong>Lifelong Learners in a Digital Age<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Register here.<\/p>\r\n<p>Free for ATA Interpreters Division members only. If you&#8217;d like to become a member, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atanet.org\/member-center\/join-ata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.atanet.org\/member-center\/join-ata\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h3>April 26th, 2023: Interpreter Connections<\/h3>\r\n<p>Published on: April 19th, 2023.<\/p>\r\n<p>Hello! Hello! It\u2019s about time we meet for our Interpreter Connections, this time with a medical twist. The ATA Interpreters Division and the Medical Division will join forces to host this event. We\u2019ll meet on April 26, 2023, at 5 PM Pacific \/ 8 PM Eastern to discuss Direct Marketing in Medical Interpreting.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Date: Wednesday, April 26th<br \/>\r\nTime: 8 PM EDT \/ 7 PM CDT \/ 6 PM MDT \/ 5 PM PDT<br \/>\r\nLength: 1 hour<br \/>\r\nEvent limited to 100 participants<br \/>\r\nTopic: <strong>Direct Marketing in Medical Interpreting<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Register here.<\/p>\r\n<p>Can\u2019t wait to meet all of you!<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h3>February 2nd, 2023: Interpreter Connections<\/h3>\r\n<p>Published on: January 20, 2023.<\/p>\r\n<div>The\u00a0<span class=\"il\">Interpreters<\/span>\u00a0Division would like to invite you to our next virtual\u00a0<span class=\"il\">Interpreter<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"il\">Connections<\/span>.<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div>This is a space to get together and have a fun, relaxing time outside a professional conference environment. Our goal for this meeting is to talk about lessons learned from\u00a02022 and new goals for 2023.<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div>Date: Thursday, February 2nd<\/div>\r\n<div>Time: 8 PM EST \/ 7 PM CST \/ 6 PM MST \/ 5 PM PST<\/div>\r\n<div>Length: 1 hour<\/div>\r\n<div>Event limited to 100 participants<\/div>\r\n<div>Topic:\u00a0<strong>New Year, New You: Career Planning for the Year Ahead!<\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div>This is a free event for ID members only. To register, complete our registration form\u00a0here. A week before the event, you will receive a reminder with the Zoom link. Please email Daniela E. Obreg\u00f3n at\u00a0<a href=\"&#109;&#97;&#x69;l&#116;&#x6f;&#x3a;i&#110;&#x74;&#x65;r&#112;&#x63;&#x6f;n&#110;&#x65;&#x63;t&#105;&#x6f;&#x6e;s&#64;&#x67;m&#97;&#105;&#x6c;&#46;&#99;&#x6f;&#x6d;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#105;n&#x74;e&#x72;p&#x63;o&#x6e;&#110;&#x65;&#99;&#x74;&#105;&#x6f;&#110;s&#64;g&#x6d;a&#x69;l&#x2e;&#99;&#x6f;&#109;<\/a>\u00a0if you have questions regarding this event. We can&#8217;t wait to see you on the\u00a02nd!<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div>We are looking forward to seeing you there!<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h3>August 10, 2022: Interpreter Connections\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Published on: August 6, 2022<\/span>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Once again, we are hosting Interpreter Connections! Let\u2019s get together on\u00a0<b>August 10th\u00a0<\/b>for another round of informal discussions about our profession. This time, we\u2019ll talk about long term career planning for interpreters. Be ready to talk about the changes we have seen in the profession and also retirement for an hour of fun with interpreter colleagues.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Event: Interpreter Connections<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Date: Aug 10, 2022<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Time: 5 PM PST \/ 6 PM MST \/ 7 PM CST \/ 8 PM EST<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Registration link.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>If you have any questions, email me at\u00a0<a href=\"&#109;&#x61;&#x69;l&#116;&#x6f;:&#105;&#x6e;&#x74;&#101;&#x72;&#x70;c&#111;&#x6e;n&#101;&#x63;&#x74;&#105;&#x6f;&#x6e;s&#64;&#x67;m&#97;&#x69;&#x6c;&#46;&#x63;&#x6f;m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#x69;&#110;t&#x65;&#114;p&#x63;&#111;n&#x6e;&#x65;&#99;&#x74;&#x69;&#111;n&#x73;&#64;g&#x6d;&#97;i&#x6c;&#x2e;&#99;&#x6f;&#x6d;<\/a>. We can&#8217;t wait to see you on the 10th!<\/p>\r\n<div>Daniela E. Obreg\u00f3n<br \/>\r\nID Professional Development Co-chair<br \/>\r\nYasmin AlKashef<br \/>\r\nID Professional Development Co-chair\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<div dir=\"ltr\" data-smartmail=\"gmail_signature\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h3>May 25, 2022: Interpreter Connections\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Published on: May 9, 2022<\/span>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Hello, Interpreters Division members! It\u2019s about time we meet again for our Interpreter Connections! Let\u2019s get together on May 25th for another round of informal discussions about our profession. Based on your feedback from last time, we will focus on tried and true tips for remote interpreting. Be ready to share your favorite gadgets, ideas, or tricks and what has worked for and what hasn\u2019t for an hour of fun with interpreter colleagues.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Date: May 25th, 2022<br \/>\r\nTime: 5 PM PST \/ 6 PM MST \/ 7 PM CST \/ 8 PM EST<br \/>\r\nRegistration: https:\/\/forms.gle\/g89eGKvTkp3dDyxP9<\/li>\r\n\t<li>If you have any questions, email Daniela Obreg\u00f3n at <a href=\"&#x6d;&#97;i&#x6c;&#116;o&#x3a;&#105;n&#x74;&#x65;&#114;&#x70;&#x63;&#111;n&#x6e;&#101;c&#x74;&#105;o&#x6e;&#x73;&#64;&#x67;&#x6d;&#97;i&#x6c;&#46;c&#x6f;&#109;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#x69;&#110;&#x74;&#x65;&#114;&#x70;&#x63;&#111;&#x6e;&#x6e;&#101;&#x63;&#x74;i&#x6f;&#x6e;s&#x40;&#103;m&#x61;&#105;l&#x2e;&#99;o&#x6d;<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>We can&#8217;t wait to see you on the 25th!<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h3>March 8, 2022: ID hosts a new Interpreter Connections event!<\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Published on: March 2022.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>Once again, we are hosting\u00a0Interpreter\u00a0Connections! Let\u2019s get together on March 8th for another round of informal discussion about our profession. We will discuss our online presence as freelance interpreters in this new normal. Be ready to share tips and tricks and what has worked for and what hasn\u2019t for an hour of fun with\u00a0interpreter\u00a0colleagues.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Date: Tuesday, March 8th<br \/>\r\nTime: 8 PM EST \/ 7 PM CST \/ 6 PM MST \/ 5 PM PST<br \/>\r\nLength: 1 hour<br \/>\r\nEvent limited to 100 participants<br \/>\r\nTopic: Online Presence as Freelance Interpreters<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Questions? Contact the ID Professional Development team at <a href=\"m&#97;&#x69;&#x6c;&#x74;o&#58;&#105;&#x6e;&#x74;e&#114;&#112;&#x63;&#x6f;nn&#101;&#x63;&#x74;&#x69;o&#110;&#x73;&#x40;&#x67;m&#97;&#105;&#x6c;&#x2e;c&#111;&#109;\">&#105;n&#x74;e&#x72;p&#x63;o&#x6e;n&#x65;c&#x74;&#105;&#x6f;&#110;&#x73;&#64;&#x67;&#109;&#x61;&#105;&#x6c;&#46;&#x63;&#111;m<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h3>Interpreter Connections 3: Connecting with Clients<\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJcud-GrrzguGNWfG2WVedToy70L9rl81tqO\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8047 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/graphic.jpg?resize=450%2C253&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Save the date! <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>May 26, 2021 at 5 PM (PST) \/ 7 PM (CST) \/ 8 PM (EST)<\/p>\r\n<p>Learn more: Visit the ID on Facebook<\/p>\r\n<p>Register here.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h3>ATA Interpreter Connections is going virtual!<\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Published on: December 2020.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>This is a space to get together and have a fun, relaxing time outside a professional conference environment. Our goal is to talk about our experiences and the issues our profession faces, think about ways we can collaborate and help the profession advance, and share work opportunities.<\/p>\r\n<p>With in-person meetings on hold for a while, we don\u2019t want to miss out on opportunities to connect with each other and develop better relationships. Virtual meetings will also allow us to make connections with people in other places.<\/p>\r\n<h3>How it works:<\/h3>\r\n<p>Interpreter Connections is free and lasts about two hours. The meetings are open to ATA members and non-members, with priority given to members if we run up against our maximum capacity of 200 participants. We will use breakout rooms to keep the numbers manageable in small groups and do multiple breakout sessions to give you the opportunity to meet as many people as is reasonably possible.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2>The first Interpreter Connections: It&#8217;s a hit!<\/h2>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p>The first\u00a0<em>ATA Interpreter Connections<\/em>, the Interpreters Division\u2019s (ID) new way to get interpreters together, took place at The Union Social Eatery (St. Clair) restaurant in Toronto, Canada on March 23, 2019. (&#8230;)<\/p>\r\n<p>Read the post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/the-first-interpreter-connections-its-a-hit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The First Interpreter Connections: It\u2019s a Hit!<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2>ATA Interpreter Connections<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Published on: March 15, 2019. Updated: December 29, 2020.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>The Interpreters Division is proud to announce our get together called ATA Interpreter Connections!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6602,\"align\":\"center\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} --><\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2BXBv05\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6602 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ata-divisions.org\/ID\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Toronto-Get-Together-FB.jpg?resize=500%2C190&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"[ATA Interpreter Connections]\" width=\"500\" height=\"190\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>We plan to get together and have a fun, relaxing time outside a professional conference environment. Our goal, as we meet, is to talk about our experiences, the issues our profession faces, think about ways we can collaborate and help the profession advance, and share work opportunities.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Do you need a booth mate? Can\u2019t make it to an event and want to offer an assignment to a colleague? You might need to debrief after a tough session. You could have someone we might all like to meet, like a local judge who loves working with interpreters! No matter what, even though we are in the era of social media, meeting in person often helps us make better connections and develop better relationships. People work with people they know, like and trust, so getting to know each other is a great first step for setting up teams.<\/p>\r\n<p>Whatever your intentions are, there is nothing better than face-to-face get-togethers to create unity and foster change.<\/p>\r\n<h3>This is how it works:<\/h3>\r\n<p>Interpreter Connections is free and lasts about two hours. Everyone pays for their own drinks and meals. The event will be held at a conveniently located restaurant to facilitate participation. ATA members and non-members are encouraged to attend, and the host can answer questions about the benefits of joining ATA.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nWe\u2019d love to have Connections every couple of months and host it in as many cities in the United States and abroad as possible. We are counting on your help, members, so we encourage you to let us know when and where you\u2019d like to host one. We will announce locations and details on the ATA ID site. The first one is already scheduled in Toronto (please see the details on the ID Facebook page), hosted by our council member Fl\u00e1via Lima.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":30} --><\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul><!-- \/wp:spacer -->\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"small\"} --><\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Image of banner for Interpreter Connections 3 provided by Fl\u00e1via Lima.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Published: March 15, 2019. 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