By: Dr. Russ Shughart I was pleased to deliver a presentation on the American Translators Association (ATA) at the meeting of the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) on Friday, 6 December 2024. This was a significant event as it was the first in-person meeting of the ILR since March 2020. Since then, the ILR has convened only through social media platforms in response to … [Read more...]
Government Gigs: An Insider’s View
By Valeria B. Delmar It has been my experience that many seasoned translators and interpreters rarely share their journey into the profession, especially when it comes to government-related roles. Their hesitation is understandable given the generally highly-confidential nature of the work involved, however, this lack of transparency leaves newcomers wondering how to break … [Read more...]
GovD Holds First Professional Forum at ATA65
As the American Translator Association (ATA) continues to innovate its content and programming for its annual conferences, the Government Division (GovD) was excited to host our first Professional Forum at ATA65 in Portland, Oregon. These new professional forums were interactive opportunities for translators and interpreters working in a specific language combination or field … [Read more...]
An Overview of the DLI Foundation — and its Upcoming Alumni Weekend
By: Dr. Russ Shughart ATA’s emphasis on outreach and engagement as part of its coalition advocacy effort provides opportunities for ATA members to learn more about stakeholders in the broader language business. One such stakeholder in the defense language community is the DLI Foundation. Established in 2011, the DLI Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that … [Read more...]
Ensuring Language Access Across the United States: A Closer Look at Key Networks
By: Garrett M. Bradford In a nation as diverse as the United States, ensuring language access is vital for inclusion, equity, and the effective delivery of services to all, regardless of the language they speak. Language access networks play a crucial role in this mission, providing platforms for collaboration, resource sharing, and advocacy to improve language services and … [Read more...]