Make Contacts That Count
Through online communities and events, you will have access to a network of professionals who share your interests and issues.
Know the News
Stay current with language- and specialty-specific resources that keep you on top of emerging trends and industry news.
Increase Your Visibility
By contributing to publications or serving in leadership positions, you will build your reputation in the industry.
Be Part of a Community
By belonging to an ATA division or special interest group, you will find a professional home within the larger Association.
Divisions
ALD
Arabic Language Division
The Arabic Language Division builds a network of members interpreting and translating from or into Arabic.
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AVD
Audiovisual Division
The Audiovisual Division supports and mentors audiovisual linguists, involving and informing division members of new technologies and innovations.
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CLD
Chinese Language Division
The Chinese Language Division builds a network of professionals working with Chinese, aiming to be the guiding star for interpreters and translators.
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DLD
Dutch Language Division
The Dutch Language Division serves to connect members working with Dutch, by creating a community that offers opportunities for professional growth and networking.
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EdD
Educators Division
The Educators Division connects those who are educating the next generation of translators and interpreters.
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FLD
French Language Division
The French Language Division provides information and services to its members in specific fields of interest related to translation and interpreting into and from French.
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GLD
German Language Division
The German Language Division promotes interaction between German language translators and interpreters, as well as related associations inside and outside the U.S.
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GovD
Government Division
The Government Division supports language professionals who work with the government at all levels—Federal, state, and local.
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ID
Interpreters Division
The Interpreters Division serves interpreting professionals working in any language combination in different settings including community, conference, court, government, medical, and more.
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ILD
Italian Language Division
The Italian Language Division connects professionals who are translating and interpreting from and into Italian.
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JLD
Japanese Language Division
The Japanese Language Division provides information and services to its members in specific fields of interest related to translation and interpreting from and into the Japanese language.
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KLD
Korean Language Division
The Korean Language Division serves as a home for Korean language interpreters and translators, providing them with opportunities for communication and networking.
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LawD
Law Division
The Law Division serves as a specialization-specific group for translators and interpreters who support the legal profession.
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LD
Literary Division
The Literary Division connects members specializing in literary translation, regardless of their working language.
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LTD
Language Technology Division
The Language Technology Division serves as the go-to place for members interested in technology used in the professional environment of translation and interpreting.
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MD
Medical Division
The Medical Division promotes cooperation and exchange of information among those who work in medical translation and interpreting.
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ND
Nordic Division
The Nordic Division builds a network of members interpreting and translating from or into the Nordic languages, promoting close ties, and professional development.
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PLD
Portuguese Language Division
The Portuguese Language Division connects professional translators and interpreters working with the Portuguese language.
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S&TD
Science & Technology Division
The Science & Technology Division serves those who translate texts related to science and technology, providing them with opportunities for communication and networking.
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SLD
Slavic Languages Division
The Slavic Languages Division brings together language professionals working with Slavic languages spoken in Eastern Europe and the non-Slavic languages of the former Soviet bloc.
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SPD
Spanish Language Division
The Spanish Language Division provides a means of communication and professional development opportunities for members providing Spanish translation and interpreting services.
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TCD
Translation Company Division
The Translation Company Division serves members who share a common interest in the management and operation of a translation company.
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Special Interest Groups
FT SIG – Financial Translators
A place to discuss the sophisticated and constantly evolving field of financial translation.
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ITE SIG – Interpreters & Translators in Education
Uniting interpreters and translators in education to share unique initiatives, interests, and contributions to the community.
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SEAL SIG – Southeast Asian Languages
A home for translators and interpreters working in any of the over 1,000 languages of Southeast Asia.
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More About Divisions
Leadership and Elections
Each division is led by an elected administrator and assistant administrator, supported by a governing policy and handbook to help them achieve their goals.
Want to Start a New Division?
If your language or specialty could benefit from a division and you can recruit a committed group of volunteers to support this endeavor, here’s how to do it.
ATA Podcast: Chapters and Divisions
Learn how ATA chapters and divisions offer members ways to share resources and build business relationships, but in different ways.