The IMIA serves as the most updated clearinghouse of information about medical interpreting worldwide. If you know of a new organization that has formed, or know of the link to the website of some of these organizations, please send us the information to info@imiaweb.org. For associations or chapters from specific countries, please visit our website country section at the top left of the IMIA website.
International Interpreter or Translator Associations
Critical Link Non profit organization promoting community interpreting worldwide http://www.criticallink.org/ Federation of Interpreters and Translators Non profit organization representing over 100 interpreter and translators associations worldwide www.ift-fit.org
International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA) Non-profit trade association representing and promoting medical interpreters worldwide www.imiaweb.org
International Association of Professional Translators and Interpreters (IAPTI) IAPTI is a civil association and has been created by a group of professional language mediators as a vehicle for promoting ethical practices in their profession. www.aipti.org
National Interpreter or Translator Organizations
American Translators Association (ATA) 501c6 trade association representing interpreters and translators www.atanet.org
Delaware Valley Translators Association (DVTA) A chapter of the national American Translators Association with which it has been associated since the early 1960s. It serves the PA, NJ, and DE area. www.dvta.org
International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA) Trade association representing medical interpreters as ultimate experts in medical interpreting www.imiaweb.org