Mid-America Chapter of the American Translators Association
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Mid-America Chapter of the American Translators Association
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Join our colleagues in #Florida for this three-day professional conference dedicated to innovation, excellence, and the future of #translation and #interpreting, with a focus on the #Spanish language. Feb. 27-March 1, 2026.

For more information and to register visit:
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ELÉVATE 2026 – MIAMI: REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Registration is now open for Elévate 2026, a Miami conference from February 27 to March 1, 2026, featuring workshops, expert sessions, and networking opportunities.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Calling all MICATA corporate members: here's your chance to boost your company's visibility by becoming a sponsor of our 2026 conference!

💎 Diamond ($1,000)

🪙 Gold ($550)

🩶 Silver ($450)

🟤 Bronze ($300)

If interested in this opportunity, contact Birgit at [email protected].
January 9, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Is one of your professional goals for 2026 to become more actively involved in your profession as a #translator or #interpreter?

Submit a proposal to present at MICATA's 2026 annual conference on March 27-28.

This is your chance to share, network, and earn CEUs all at once!

@atanet.org #KC
January 7, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Reasons to submit a proposal to present at MICATA’s 2026 annual conference:
--get free conference registration
--establish yourself as an expert
--enhance professional visibility
--earn continuing ed. points
--network
What experience and knowledge do YOU have to share with your colleagues? #1nt #t9n
December 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
December 15, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Check out our new blog post by Tirzah Riddle: "The ATA Conference: A First-Timer's Perspective."
Spoiler alert: She 100% recommends it to any linguist in the profession!
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The ATA Conference: A First-Timer's Perspective - MICATA
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December 8, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Planning is underway for the 2026 MICATA Annual Conference in Overland Park, KS, on March 27-28, 2026. YOU are invited to help us shape the conference agenda by submitting a proposal for a session, panel, or workshop.

For more details and to submit a proposal: micata.org/submit-a-pro...
Submit a Proposal - MICATA
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November 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Kick off the holiday season with your friends and fellow MICATA members on Saturday, December 6, from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

FREE for MICATA members and their guests (one guest per member)! The guest must be 18+ of age.

See flyer for details and remember to RSVP by November 30, 2025.
November 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
NEW DATE for Children's Mercy hospital's in-person workshop for #medical #interpreters: "Interpreting for Pediatric Cardiology" is now Sat, Dec 6, from 9-1 in #kansascity.

Approved for 4 @cchicertify.bsky.social CEUs

Register here: tinyurl.com/dax2xttc

#1nt #ContinuingEducation
Interpreting for Pediatric Cardiology (Live Class) - Taught by Alicia Ponte - Children's Mercy Continuing Medical Education - Continuing Education (CE)
Children's Mercy Continuing Medical Education, Interpreting for Pediatric Cardiology (Live Class) - Taught by Alicia Ponte, 12/6/2025 9:00:00 AM - 12/6/2025 1:00:00 PM,
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November 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Don't miss this #ContinuingEducation opportunity!

IITA webinar performance-based National Certification for Healthcare Interpreters (presented in English) will be held on Wed, Nov. 12th at 7:00-8:30pm (Central).

Register at iitanet.org/webinar before Nov. 8th.

#Medical #interpreter #1nt
Iowa Interpreters and Translators Association
A Non-Profit Serving Iowa’s Linguistically Diverse Community Through Education, Training, and Promotion
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November 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Children's Mercy hospital in Kansas City is hiring a full-time Spanish medical interpreter!
#Spanish #interpreter #1nt #KC #hiring #languagecareers

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Careers - Children's Mercy
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October 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Congratulations to our own MICATA board treasurer @jasonjolley71.bsky.social on a successful presentation at #ATA66! We had great MICATA presence in #Boston this weekend!
October 27, 2025 at 8:48 PM
#ATA66 is only a week away! @atanet.org's foremost annual event for professional #translators and #interpreters is a fantastic way to invest in your language service business.

Will we see you in Boston? Or will you be catching the livestreamed sessions?

Let us know in the comments!
October 15, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The latest article that just dropped on the @atanet.org Savvy Newcomer blog is chock-full of helpful advice for newcomers to the profession!

Independent Contracting from A to Z: Everything Translators & Interpreters Need to Know www.atanet.org/starting-you...
Independent Contracting from A to Z: Everything Translators & Interpreters Need to Know - American Translators Association (ATA)
Starting your career as a freelance translator or interpreter is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Beyond your linguistic skills, you’re stepping into the world of independent contracting: ...
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October 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Congratulations to our new board members who have stepped up to lead MICATA for another year!

These volunteers work to continue providing our members valuable benefits such as:
▪️ our annual conference
▪️ webinars for continuing education
▪️ industry news and info
▪️ networking opportunities
October 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Happy International Translation Day from your friends at MICATA!

Today we celebrate #translators and #interpreters
doing the important work of bringing people together by overcoming language barriers while honoring the multilingual and multicultural world we live in!

#LanguageProfessionals
September 30, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Attention MICATA members: join us on October 5 to meet your new MICATA officers, chat with fellow translators and interpreters, and enjoy some great food with us!

Can't wait to see you there! Don't forget to RSVP :-)
September 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
A huge thank you to our presenter Lorena Pike and everyone
who attended our webinar last night about identifying indigenous language speakers!

If you attended, what was the most helpful thing you learned?

#1nt #spanish #interpreters #indigenouspeoples #professionaldevelopment #latinamerica
September 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Happening tomorrow, September 16, 2025!

Don't miss this one! Register now at micata.org/event/sept20...
September 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Register now for this workshop for #Spanish language #interpreters about how to identify indigenous language speakers.

Live attendees earn 2 CEU hours from @atanet.org and the Missouri Office of State Courts.

Held in #Spanish on Sept. 16, 2025 from 6-8pm CT
Register at micata.org/event/sept20...
August 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A huge thank you to Christina Green and everyone who made yesterday's webinar a huge success!

If you attended, what did you learn about recent AI legislation and how professional #translators and #interpreters can advocate for our crucial role and prepare for the future?
August 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Don't miss this crucial webinar on Thurs., Aug. 21!

It's FREE and open to all language professionals seeking to UNDERSTAND the legislative currents, ADVOCATE for their crucial role, and PREPARE for a future where human expertise and AI capabilities increasingly intersect.

#1nt #t9n @atanet.org
August 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Knowledge is power!
Don't miss this FREE webinar next Thurs, Aug. 21, featuring @atanet.org director Christina Green.

It's the perfect opportunity to get educated about recent legislation around AI and its impacts on #professional #translators and #interpreters.
FREE and open to all!
August 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Join us on August 21, 2025 for this FREE webinar discussing recent legislation and its impacts on professional #translators and #interpreters, presented by @atanet.org director Christina Green.

Open to all, no registration required. More info at micata.org/event/webinar/
August 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM