| Botanical Gardens/Arboreta |
PL-6400.1300 |
Programs that plant, maintain and display for public study and enjoyment collections of flowers, trees, shrubs and ground cover, some of which are rare and exotic. |
9 |
| Botanical Research |
TR-1000.1000 |
Programs that conduct research which focuses on plants and their environment. Some studies address all aspects of plant life, including algae, fungi, lichens, mosses, ferns, conifers and flowering plants. Others focus on areas such as identification and classification of plants, the structure and function of plant parts, the biochemistry of plant processes, the causes and cures of plant diseases, the interaction of plants with other organisms and the environment, and the geological record of plants. |
0 |
| Botanical and Horticultural Libraries |
TJ-4400.8100-080 |
Libraries that specialize in the collection and preservation of literature and other material about plants. Included are seed libraries that serve as a depository for seeds held in trust for library members. Members are allowed to borrow seed for their garden, grow the plants and, at the end of season, let a few plants go to seed to replenish the library's supply. Botanical and horticultural libraries can be found in arboretums, botanical gardens, research institutions, horticultural societies, conservatories, governmental offices, colleges and universities as part of a larger university library. |
0 |
| Botanists |
YO-8000.4500-120 |
Individuals who study plants and their environment. Some study all aspects of plant life, including algae, fungi, lichens, mosses, ferns, conifers and flowering plants. Others specialize in areas such as identification and classification of plants, the structure and function of plant parts, the biochemistry of plant processes, the causes and cures of plant diseases, the interaction of plants with other organisms and the environment, and the geological record of plants. |
0 |
| Bottle Collector Clubs |
PS-8200.1400-120 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in old or unusual bottles, often through the medium of a club or society which is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Activities may include sharing of information about bottles, criteria for their value and current prices, and opportunities for members to make further acquisitions for their collections. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| Bottled Water Complaints |
DD-1500.1100 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the purity and safety of bottled water or the business practices of companies that bottle, distribute and deliver bottled water. |
0 |
| Botulism |
YF-3000.3160-100 |
A severe form of food poisoning that contains the botulinus toxin which is produced by an organism found in the oil and the intestinal tract of domestic animals. Cases of human botulism are usually associated with canned or otherwise preserved foods, especially meats and nonacid vegetables. |
0 |
| Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy |
YF-0500.1000 |
A fatal, degenerative disease in cattle commonly known as mad cow disease that is characterized by sponge-like changes to the brain and spinal cord. The disease has a long incubation period of four to five years, but ultimately is fatal for cattle within weeks to months of its onset. It is among a number of diseases classified as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE). |
0 |
| Bowel Incontinence |
YF-3000.1280 |
An inability to retain feces that may be due to loss of sphincter control or cerebral or spinal lesions, or which may have causes not associated with an illness or organic defect. It is also associated with constipation, impaction and retention with subsequent overflow. |
0 |
| Bowel Management |
LT-1750.3500-120 |
Programs that provide treatment and management services for individuals of all ages who are troubled by total or partial loss of bowel control. Activities include biofeedback, assisted pelvic floor muscle exercises, scheduled voiding and bowel retraining and dietary management. |
0 |
| Bowen's Disease |
YF-3000.1290 |
A very rare skin disorder that sometimes becomes cancerous which is characterized by flat, regular-shaped patches of red, scaly skin, usually on the face or hands. |
0 |
| Bowling |
PL-7000.1800 |
Programs, often offered by local clubs, that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the sport of bowling. Bowling clubs and other recreational bowling programs are often organized into leagues with teams that play one another in organized tournaments. |
0 |
| Bowling Centers |
PL-6400.7000-100 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public, facilities for bowling, a game in which pins are set up in a triangular pattern at the end of an alley and players roll balls from the other end of the alley with the objective of knocking down as many pins as possible in one or two rolls. |
0 |
| Bowling Equipment |
PL-7200.8000-070 |
Programs that pay for or provide bowling balls, bowling shoes, bowling bags and other equipment and accessories that are needed to participate in the sport of bowling. |
0 |
| Boxing |
PL-7000.2000 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the sport of boxing. Included are recreational boxing programs for participants who are interested in the physical training and fun associated with the sport without competing; and Olympic-style boxing programs for people who may be interested in competition. |
0 |
| Boxing Equipment |
PL-7200.8000-075 |
Programs that pay for or provide boxing gloves and other equipment and accessories that are needed to participate in the sport of boxing. |
0 |
| Boys |
YS-5000.1000 |
Individuals who have needs and interests in common as a result of similar experiences, concerns or expectations as male children or youth. |
0 |
| Boys/Girls Clubs |
PS-9800.1000 |
Programs that provide a wide range of supervised recreational activities and delinquency prevention services for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, through membership in boys and/or girls clubs. Club members are entitled to use recreational facilities and may have access to counseling, tutorial services, employment assistance, gang programs, drug abuse and alcoholism prevention and other activities and services that direct their energies toward positive social goals and facilitate healthy personality development. |
6 |
| Braille Instruction |
LR-1000 |
Programs that teach people who are blind and other interested individuals to read and write using Braille, a system that uses raised dots to represent numerals and letters of the alphabet which can be identified by the fingers. |
0 |
| Braille Materials/Collections |
TJ-4500.8300-100 |
Libraries or other organizations that maintain collections of books, magazines and other reading materials in Braille, a system that uses raised dots to represent numerals and letters of the alphabet which can be identified by the fingers, that are made available on a loan basis to community residents who are blind or who have visual impairments. Also included are organizations that distribute copies of books, magazines and other reading material in Braille format that people can keep. |
0 |
| Braille Transcription |
PH-3500.1000 |
Programs that transfer materials that were originally written in English or another language into Braille, a system that uses raised dots to represent numerals and letters of the alphabet which can be identified by the fingers. |
0 |
| Braille Transcription Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-3300.1000 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to operate a Braille typewriter or use a hand stylus to transcribe reading matter for use by people who are blind. The individual reads copy and operates a Braille typewriter or stylus to emboss specially treated paper with various combinations of dots that characterize the Braille alphabet. |
0 |
| Braille and Tactile Aids |
LH-0600.9000-100 |
Programs that pay for or provide equipment which can be used to create materials that are written in Braille (a system which uses raised dots to represent numerals and letters of the alphabet that can be identified by the fingers), Optacons or other devices that help people to read and/or write using their sense of touch. Included are devices such as calculators, alarm clocks, watches, calendars, kitchen equipment, scales and other items which have tactile displays. |
0 |
| Brain Disorders |
YF-3000.1300 |
Any of a variety of conditions that are characterized by significant impairment of brain tissue and resultant loss of brain function including degenerative illnesses (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, stroke and other cerebrovascular accidents), genetic variations or mutations that affect the development and functioning of the brain either in utero or following birth, traumatic brain injury, post infection damage, brain tumors, and permanent damage that occurs as a result of seizures, substance toxicity or other disorders as well as conditions affecting the brain that are present prior to birth. |
0 |
| Brain Fitness Programs |
PH-6200.0800 |
Programs that feature mental exercises often called "brain games", physical exercise, proper nutrition, adequate sleep, stress management strategies, recommendations regarding other sound lifestyle choices and/or other activities whose objective is to maintain or increase brain function including attention, memory, processing speed, visual processing, auditory processing, reasoning and working memory as people age. Although there is strong evidence that aspects of brain structure remain plastic throughout life, and that high levels of mental activity are associated with reduced risks of age-related dementia, scientific support for the concept of "brain fitness" is limited. The term is virtually never used in the scientific literature, but is commonly used in the context of self-help books and commercial products. |
0 |
| Brain Imaging |
LF-4800.1300 |
Programs in which a radioactive substance, usually technetium, is intravenously injected to allow for the imaging of brain tissue with a scintillation camera as a means of detecting abnormalities in the structure or function of the brain. The scanning is performed once immediately following the injection and again later. Normal brain tissue picks up very little of the radioactive material; a concentration in any area is usually indicative of a disease process. |
0 |
| Brain Injuries |
YF-3000.1300-050 |
Any of a variety of conditions that occur following birth including traumatic damage in the birth process or as the result of an accident (the most common of which are vehicular accidents, falls, acts of violence and sports injuries), anoxia or hypoxic episodes and allergic conditions, toxic substances and other acute medical/clinical incidents that are characterized by significant destruction of brain tissue and resultant loss of brain function. Examples of brain injuries include hematomas, blood clots, contusions or bruising of brain tissue, cerebral edema (swelling inside the skull), concussions and strokes. |
0 |
| Brain Injury Assessment |
LF-4900.1200 |
Programs that conduct medical tests to determine the extent of brain injuries and the type of treatment and rehabilitation that are needed. Brain injuries may be hereditary, congenital, degenerative or acquired. Acquired brain injuries include central nervous system injury from physical trauma (traumatic brain injuries), anoxia or hypoxic episodes and allergic conditions, toxic substances, and other acute medical/clinical incidents. |
0 |
| Brain Injury Rehabilitation |
LR-1570.2000 |
Rehabilitation programs that develop an individually tailored treatment plan that combines the resources of physical, occupational and speech/language therapists; physiatrists (physical medicine specialists); neuropsychologists/psychiatrists; cognitive rehabilitation therapists; rehabilitation nurses; vocational counselors; social workers and/or other specialists to help individuals who have been disabled by an acquired brain injury attain their maximum level of functioning and quality of life. Common disabilities experienced by ABI patients following acute treatment and medical stabilization include problems with cognition (thinking, memory, and reasoning), sensory processing (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell), communication (expression and understanding), and behavior or mental health (depression, anxiety, personality changes, aggression, acting out, and social inappropriateness). Therapy generally focuses on behavioral management, neuropsychological adaptation, environmental structuring, eating and swallowing management, cognitive and communication skills, daily living and social skills, self-care, ambulation, academic and vocational skills, and community reintegration. The goal of brain injury rehabilitation is to restore functions and skills that can be recovered and to help patients learn to do things differently when functioning cannot be restored to pre-injury levels. |
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| Brain Tumors |
YF-3000.1300-120 |
A condition in which there is an intercranial mass which may be primary (formed in the brain) or metastatic (cancers elsewhere in the body that spread to the brain). Brain tumors can also be malignant or benign. The cause of brain tumors is largely unknown. They can occur in people of any age. Symptoms depend on the size and location of the tumor. The most common are headaches, seizures, numbness or tingling in the arms and legs, nausea, vomiting, personality changes, difficulty with movement or balance and changes in hearing, speech, or vision. |
0 |
| Brand/Image Development |
TP-5000.1000 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups develop a communications image that accurately reflects their organizational persona for use in all correspondence, literature, products and web-based materials. Branding establishes an identity for the organization, its products, services and events that makes them immediately recognizable by customers, constituents, members, the media and the general public and distinguishes them from the competition. Services may include strategic message development, logo design, tagline development, product and service packaging concepts, and copywriting. Logos are symbols or pictures, often based on a brand or trademark, that are used by the company to help consumers identify and remember products. Tag lines are sentences or phrases that provide a creative description of an organization's position. |
0 |
| Brazilian Community |
YH-8000.1200 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Brazil or who identify themselves as part of the Brazilian community. Brazil is a Portuguese-speaking country in South America. |
0 |
| Brazilian Restaurants |
PL-1800.1200 |
Eating establishments that offer the cuisine of Brazil which blends the flavors of Europe, especially Portugal, and West Africa with native Indian tastes. Specialties include risoli (pan-fried dough stuffed with chicken or hearts of palm), coxinha (potato dough filled with shredded chicken), vatapa (fish and shrimp stew), feijoada (dried beef, smoked tongue and other meats simmered with black beans and served with rice, manioc meal made from cassava root, greens and condiments), churrasco (barbecued meats), cuscuz (molded steamed chicken, fish or meat with cornmeal, olives, peas and other vegetables) and bacalhoada (dried, salted codfish stew). Beverages may include Brazilian coffee, herbed tea, Brazilian beer and Cachaca (a liquor distilled from sugarcane). |
0 |
| Breakfast Cafés |
PL-1800.1250 |
Eating establishments that specialize in serving bacon, sausage, ham, eggs, pancakes, waffles, french toast, breakfast pastries, muffins, toast, cereal, fruit, fruit juice, coffee and other foods and beverages that people typically eat in the morning. |
0 |
| Breast Cancer |
YF-3000.1480-120 |
A condition in which there is a malignancy in the tissue of the breast which is characterized by a lump, thickening or other abnormalities. Included is Paget's disease of the nipple, an uncommon type of cancer that forms in or around the nipple and is characterized mild scaling and flaking which may later spread to the areola or other regions of the breast. The disease may also originate in the areola where it resembles eczema, a non-cancerous, itchy rash. Symptoms may include tingling, itching, increased sensitivity, burning and pain. There may also be discharge from the nipple which may appear flattened against the breast. Most people with Paget's disease of the nipple also have underlying breast cancer which may be invasive or confined to the milk ducts. |
0 |
| Breast Care Centers |
LV-6000.1000 |
Programs that provide comprehensive services including screening, consultation, education, diagnosis and treatment for people who have breast disease or related problems. |
0 |
| Breast Examinations |
LF-4900.1500-120 |
Programs that offer the screening procedure for the early detection of breast cancer which involves a manual examination of the breasts for lumps, thickening or other abnormalities. |
0 |
| Breast Implants |
YF-3000.1340 |
Women who have had silicone breast implants and who may have health problems as a result. |
0 |
| Breast Milk Banks |
LH-0500.1200 |
Programs that collect and store milk from the mammary glands of women who are willing to donate it for use with infants whose own mothers have no milk and who are unable to use milk from cows or goats. |
0 |
| Breast Pumps |
LJ-5000.0900 |
Programs that pay for or supply equipment that is used to extract milk from mothers who need to store breast milk so that their infants can continue to have breast milk while they are at work or otherwise engaged, and who cannot afford to rent or purchase the equipment at regular prices. |
1 |
| Breast Reconstruction Surgery Patients |
YF-6000.8000-100 |
Individuals who are in the process of making a decision about whether to have surgery done to rebuild a breast shape following a mastectomy, who are scheduled for breast reconstruction surgery or who have had the surgery and are in the recovery process. |
0 |
| Breast Self Examination Instruction |
LH-2700.1000 |
Programs that instruct women in the appropriate techniques for examining their breasts to detect changes that may be indicative of breast cancer. |
0 |
| Breastfeeding Support Programs |
LJ-5000.1000 |
Programs that provide information and instruction concerning appropriate techniques for nursing an infant for expectant parents or new mothers. |
2 |
| Breastfeeding Women |
YJ-0920 |
Women who have needs and interests in common because they are nursing an infant or are pregnant and intend to breastfeed once they give birth. |
0 |
| Breathing Apparatus Support Units |
TH-1700.1600-150 |
Mobile units that are used to refill self-contained breathing apparatus used by fire and emergency services personnel at remote incident locations. |
0 |
| Breton Community |
YH-1800.1050 |
Individuals whose ethnic background and cultural ancestry identify them as part of the Breton community. The Bretons regard themselves as an indigenous Celtic people who inhabit the Brittany region on the northern coast of France. The traditional language is Breton or Brezhoneg. |
0 |
| Brew Pubs |
PL-6000.1500-150 |
Drinking establishments that are extensions of a local brewery which offer beers produced by that brewery that patrons may order for consumption on the premises. |
0 |
| Brick/Block/Stone Masonry Workers |
YO-1600.1000 |
Individuals who lay and/or set and bind building materials such as brick, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, terra-cotta block, hard tile, marble and related materials to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers and other structures using trowels, levels, hammers, chisels and other hand tools. Brick masons and block masons build and repair walls, floors, partitions, fireplaces, chimneys and other structures with brick, precast masonry panels, concrete block and other masonry materials. Stonemasons build stone walls, as well as set stone exteriors and floors. They work with two types of stone: natural cut stone such as marble, granite and limestone; and artificial stone made from concrete, marble chips or other masonry materials. Stonemasons usually work on nonresidential structures such as places of worship, hotels and office buildings. |
0 |
| Bridge |
PL-7000.4350-120 |
Programs, often offered by local bridge clubs, that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy bridge, a card game involving four players in two partnerships who bid their hands to declare trump and attempt to win enough tricks to cover their final bid. The programs may provide bridge instruction and sponsor or make arrangements for players to participate in bridge tournaments. |
0 |
| Bridge/Tunnel Maintenance |
TE-8000.8200-150 |
Programs that are responsible for developing, inspecting and repairing bridges, viaducts, overpasses, underpasses, tunnels and other structures that carry motor vehicles and pedestrians. |
0 |
| Bridle Trails |
PL-6400.8500-100 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public, paths that are designed primarily for saddle horses. |
0 |
| Broadcast Interference Complaints |
DD-1500.1150 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding static, snow or other interference that impairs reception of radio or television signals. |
0 |
| Broadcast News Analysts |
YO-4950.1100 |
Individuals who analyze, interpret and broadcast news received from various sources and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs. They present news stories and introduce videotaped news or live transmissions from on-the-scene reporters. Included are weather reporters and sportscasters. |
0 |
| Broadcast/Sound Engineering Technicians |
YO-4950.1200 |
Individuals who install, test, set up, operate and maintain the wide variety of electronic equipment that is used to record and transmit radio, television and cable programs. Some broadcast and sound engineering technicians produce movie soundtracks in motion picture production studios, control the sound of live events such as concerts, record music in a recording studio or set up and operate portable transmission equipment outside the studio. They operate and maintain equipment that regulates the signal strength, clarity and range of sounds and colors of radio or television broadcasts; operate control panels to select the source of the material; switch from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming; and provide technical direction for other studio personnel. They may also operate machines and equipment to record, synchronize, mix or reproduce music, voices or sound effects in recording studios, sporting arenas, theater productions or movie and video productions. |
0 |
| Brokerage Firms |
TB-0700.2050-120 |
Organizations licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to buy and sell securities for clients and their own accounts. Securities are broadly categorized into debt securities (such as banknotes, bonds and debentures) and equity securities (e.g., common stocks and derivative contracts such as forwards, futures, options and swaps). |
0 |
| Bronchograms |
LF-4800.1350 |
Programs that conduct x-ray scans of the lungs and bronchi following injection of a radiopaque substance as a means of identifying abnormalities. |
0 |
| Bronchoscopy |
LF-4800.1360 |
Programs that conduct tests using a bronchoscope (a tube that is passed through the nose or the mouth through the windpipe and into the lungs) to view an individual's airways and diagnose lung disease. Although the device can be flexible or rigid, a flexible bronchoscope is almost always used. Sometimes tiny brushes, needles or forceps may be passed through the bronchoscope and used to take small tissue samples (biopsies) from the lungs. The doctor may also place a stent in the airway or view the lungs with ultrasound during a bronchoscopy. |
0 |
| Broomball |
PL-7000.8900-110 |
Programs, often available through local broomball clubs, that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy broomball, a variation on ice hockey which is played indoors on an ice hockey rink or outdoors on a frozen pond in which players wearing special padded sponge rubber shoes attempt to put an air-filled ball about six inches in diameter into the opposing net using brooms made of corn straw dipped in rubber or molded rubber. Broomball clubs are often organized into leagues which play one another in tournaments. |
0 |
| Broomball Equipment |
PL-7200.8000-085 |
Programs that pay for or provide broomball sticks, broomball balls, broomball shoes and other equipment and accessories that are needed for the sport of broomball. |
0 |
| Brown Bag Food Programs |
BD-1800.1000 |
Programs offered by senior centers or other community organizations, generally outside the food pantry network, that pack shopping bags (or other containers) with a supply of nutritional donated and surplus food for distribution to low-income individuals or families, students or older adults to supplement their meals at home. |
0 |
| Brownfields Redevelopment |
TB-7000.0800 |
Programs that help communities assess, safely clean up and reuse abandoned, idled or under-used industrial and commercial facilities where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by environmental contamination and the liability associated with their ownership. |
0 |
| Brunches |
PL-1800.1300 |
Eating establishments that serve sometimes elaborate buffet meals that are eaten in the late morning as late breakfasts or early lunches. Some brunches may also feature a set menu. |
0 |
| Bruneian Community |
YH-0500.8170-100 |
Individuals who are either citizens of the Sultanate of Brunei or who identify themselves as part of the Bruneian community. Brunei is a country located on the island of Borneo in southeast Asia. The official language is Malay. |
0 |
| Brush Recycling |
TE-8920.6600-980.10 |
Community-sponsored programs which provide for the collection and composting of underbrush that has been cleared from yards or lots and tied into manageable bundles. |
0 |
| Buddhism Study Groups |
PV-7000.6500-100 |
Programs that provide an opportunity for participants to study and discuss the doctrines and practices of Buddhism, the religion of eastern and central Asia that is based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha which stress that suffering is inherent in life and that one can achieve nirvana (release from suffering) through mental and moral self-purification. |
0 |
| Buddhist Community |
YR-1200 |
Followers of the religion of eastern and central Asia that is based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha which stress that suffering is inherent in life and that one can achieve nirvana (release from suffering) through mental and moral self-purification. |
0 |
| Buddhist Temples |
PV-6500.1000 |
Places where people who practice Buddhism gather to attend religious services. |
0 |
| Buddy Program Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-2300.1700-120 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to provide friendship, informal counseling and ongoing personal support for people in difficult circumstances with the objective of raising their morale and helping them cope with their situation. |
0 |
| Buddy Programs |
PH-1400.1000 |
Programs that offer the services of individuals, usually volunteers, who provide friendship, informal counseling, social interactions, and ongoing personal support for people in difficult circumstances (e.g., having a serious illness, experiencing a disaster, or living with a disability). Interactions may include bonding over shared interests and activities and building social skills and connections, with the objective of raising their morale, addressing social isolation, and helping them to cope emotionally with their situation. |
2 |
| Budget Analysts |
YO-1000.1300 |
Individuals who are responsible for the development, analysis and execution of budgets which are used to allocate current resources and estimate future financial requirements. Steps in the budgeting process include reviewing program and management achievements for the previous fiscal year (including a comparison of budgeted figures to actual figures and, based on the number of persons served, determining the cost per unit of service); establishing goals and objectives for the coming year; estimating the costs required to meet new objectives including staff, supplies and other resources and expected income; comparing revenue and expense projections; and reevaluating and making adjustments in programs and management activities if there is an unacceptable deficit. Budget analysts can be found in private industry, nonprofit organizations and the public sector. |
0 |
| Budget Hotels |
PL-4500.3000-100 |
Establishments that provide essential, no frills overnight accommodations for budget-minded travelers. Rooms generally have two double beds and a private bath, but amenities such as room service, assistance with luggage and telephone messages are usually not available. |
0 |
| Budget and Finance Offices |
TD-0350.1000 |
Offices that are responsible for planning and managing the financial affairs of an organization. Tasks may include preparing and analyzing financial statements, reports and budget requests; assisting in financial planning; projecting expenditures; maintaining fiscal controls; managing all phases of the budget process; selecting, installing and managing a cost-effective and efficient accounting system; and managing department fiscal operations including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, purchase orders, loan servicing and loan accounts, and review and development of fiscal policies and procedures. |
2 |
| Buerger's Disease |
YF-3000.1355 |
A rare disease of the arteries and veins in the arms and legs that is characterized by swelling and blockages in the blood vessels that can eventually destroy tissue and lead to infection and gangrene. Symptoms include pain and weakness in the legs and feet or arms and hands; swelling in the feet and hands; fingers and toes that turn pale when exposed to cold (Raynaud's disease); and open sores on the fingers and toes. |
0 |
| Building Acquisition/Construction/Renovation Funds |
TB-0700.2200-150.10 |
Foundations and other funding organizations that provide monetary support which recipient agencies may use to purchase, construct, renovate, remodel or rehabilitate real property. |
0 |
| Building Code Appeals |
TE-1000.0700-050 |
Building code appeals boards or other entities that hear and issue rulings on appeals filed by property owners or their authorized agents of orders, decisions or determinations made by local building code enforcement officers during the permit process, after construction has begun or in relation to existing buildings. Issues may include failure to approve a building plan, denial of a code modification request, issuance of a building code violation citation or disagreements regarding the interpretation of a particular code section. Documentation submitted in support of the appeal must clearly demonstrate that the intent of the building codes have been misinterpreted in the disputed decision, that provisions of the statute do not apply in a particular situation or that a proposed alternative method of construction is equal to or better than what the code requires. |
0 |
| Building Code Enforcement/Appeals |
TE-1000.0700 |
Programs that provide information about local building code requirements, mechanisms for reporting building code violations, access to building code citations, consultations regarding correction of building code violations and a process for appealing building code decisions. |
5 |
| Building Code Information |
TE-1000.0700-120 |
Programs that answer specific questions and/or publish information about local building codes and the impact they have on the activities of residents. Questions may deal with the construction, repair, demolition, removal or relocation of buildings or structures as well as the installation, alteration, repair, use and operation of heating, plumbing, lighting, ventilating, refrigerating, electrical and mechanical appliances and equipment within those structures. |
0 |
| Building Code Violations Consultation |
TE-1000.0700-140 |
Programs that provide information, guidance and problem solving assistance for people whose property has been cited for building code violations. Assistance may include an explanation of the violation, steps for remediation, help in working with local government to negotiate a manageable schedule for correcting violations and referrals to sources of financial help if the remediation costs are beyond their means. |
0 |
| Building Code Violations Records |
TE-1000.0700-160 |
Programs that maintain, and make available as appropriate, copies of building code violation citations for specific structures. |
0 |
| Building Code Violations Reporting |
TE-1000.0700-180 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that the public can use to report information about buildings, swimming pools, fences, walls or other structures that are believed to be in violation of building or housing codes or related local ordinances. Building codes set requirements for sanitary facilities, electrical, lighting, ventilation, building construction, building materials, fire safety, plumbing and energy conservation as well as standards for swimming pools, swimming pool enclosures, fences, walls, retaining walls and other structures. |
0 |
| Building Condemnation/Demolition |
TE-1000.0800 |
Programs that are responsible for making and enforcing decisions regarding the condemnation and removal of buildings that are abandoned, unsafe, obstructions to approved development or otherwise no longer required. |
0 |
| Building Condition Evaluation |
TE-1000.1000-100 |
Programs that inspect homes, commercial properties or other structures, usually at the request of the owner, occupant or an individual who is considering a purchase to obtain a general assessment of the condition and value of the building, to determine the cause and remediation of an identified problem and/or to evaluate the likelihood of future difficulties based on current conditions. Building evaluations deal with a wide variety of problems including cracked foundations, excessive moisture, poor insulation and outdated electrical wiring and plumbing; and the report may contain an estimate of the cost of remediation. |
0 |
| Building Deconstruction Programs |
TE-1000.0900 |
Programs that systematically dismantle buildings slated for demolition and salvage building materials which are suitable for reuse in construction or rehabilitation projects. Salvaged materials are usually sold to the general public. |
2 |
| Building Inspection |
TE-1000.1000 |
Programs that are responsible for inspecting homes and other structures to ensure that they meet building codes and standards. |
0 |
| Building Materials/Supplies Donation Programs |
TI-1800.1000 |
Programs that accept paint, siding, lighting fixtures, hardware, doors, windows and other construction materials and keep them for use in their own program or donate them to community-based organizations that will use them in housing renovation or other community revitalization projects. |
4 |
| Building Moving Permits |
DF-7000.1270 |
Programs that issue permits which authorize the movement of homes or commercial buildings from one site to another. |
0 |
| Building Permits |
TE-1000.1500-100 |
Programs that issue permits which authorize new construction or major alterations or expansions of existing buildings that affect the structural integrity of the building or the public safety, or which are done to bring a structure into compliance with building codes or occupancy requirements in conjunction with an approved building plan. |
0 |
| Building Plan Check |
TE-1000.1100 |
Programs that review the building plans and materials specifications for proposed new construction, or alterations or repairs in existing structures to assure compliance with building codes and standards and environmental development requirements and standards. Each plan should include a fully dimensional plot plan, a floor plan, a foundation plan, a construction section and elevations of the proposed construction. Depending upon the site location, the plan may be reviewed by specialists in flood plain management, geology, soils engineering, sanitary engineering and other areas to assure that the building site is geologically secure, that the foundation and other structures are appropriately engineered, that provisions for drainage are adequate, that sewage can be managed, that water is available and that the overall impact on the environment is acceptable. |
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| Building and Safety |
TE-1000 |
Local government offices that administer and enforce building code statutes which provide minimum standards for homes, office buildings and other structures and help to ensure through a rigorous permitting and inspection process that buildings within the jurisdiction are safe and sanitary. Building codes regulate all aspects of construction projects including the structural design of buildings, sanitation facilities, environmental control, ventilation, light and building materials; and apply to new structures, renovations, demolitions and relocations as well as sheds and other storage structures, walls, fences, decks and swimming pools. |
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| Building/Grounds Maintenance Occupations |
YO-8200.1100 |
Individuals who are responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of building interiors and/or the maintenance of lawns, gardens and other grounds. While most are employed by establishments, some also provide specialized services such as carpet cleaning and window washing for private households. |
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| Bulgarian Community |
YH-1800.1100 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Bulgaria or who identify themselves as part of the Bulgarian community. Bulgaria is a country in eastern Europe. The official language is Bulgarian. |
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| Bulimia |
YF-5000.2150-100 |
A condition in which people who are obsessed with thoughts of food repeatedly gorge themselves on large amounts of food over brief periods of time, usually in secret, and stop eating only when they have pain, become very sleepy or are interrupted. People who have bulimia often fast, force themselves to vomit and use laxatives and other medication in an attempt to prevent weight gain. |
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| Bulk Mailing Services |
TB-1100.1000 |
Organizations that assemble, sort, stamp, bundle and transport bulk mailings as a service for other organizations. Also included are units within local post offices that process bulk mailings. |
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| Bulk Mailing Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-0400.1400-100 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing to assemble, sort, stamp, bundle and transport bulk mailings on a voluntary basis without remuneration. Volunteers may also be asked to sort and distribute incoming mail. |
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| Bulk Water Delivery Services |
BV-9000.9500-100 |
Organizations that deliver drinking water to consumers whose homes are not connected to the main water delivery system or whose water service has been shut off due to their inability to pay their water bills. Included are companies that make bottled water deliveries to homes and businesses. |
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| Bulk Water Dispensing Stations |
BV-9000.9500-110 |
Facilities that distribute potable water for drinking, nonpotable reclaimed water and/or raw water, for use by households, businesses, industry and other consumers. Though typically serving large specialized water haulers, some stations may allow pickup by members of the public. Raw water, undrinkable without treatment, is water found in the environment including rainwater, ground water, water from infiltration wells and water from lakes and rivers, and is suitable for farming, irrigation, landscaping and similar uses. |
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| Bulldozer Operator Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1700.1930-100 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to operate a specially equipped tractor that is used to gouge out, level and distribute earth as part of the preparation process for constructing roads and buildings. |
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| Bullying Counseling |
RP-1400.8000-120 |
Programs that provide individual and group counseling and other forms of treatment for individuals (often children) who are experiencing or affected by bullying and/or for those who bully others. Victims of bullying may need help with difficult emotions such as anger, shame, anxiety and isolation. Therapy can offer support and coping strategies to help victims of bullying process painful feelings, which left unattended can negatively impact a person's self esteem and general well-being, and in some cases can result in self-harm or suicide. Counseling for those who bully generally focuses on helping them understand the impact their hurtful behavior has on others, explore reasons for why they bully, learn new skills for communicating positively with others, and address personal experiences that may contribute to their bullying behavior. Bullying can be defined as intentional, repeated, hurtful acts such as name-calling, threatening or shunning inflicted by one or more persons whose power may come from physical strength, age, financial status, popularity, social status or by association (the people they know, who their family is). Harmful bullying can also occur quietly and covertly, through gossip or postings on the Internet; and while most frequently occurring at school, can also happen in the workplace or other settings. |
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| Bullying Helplines |
RP-1500.1400-100 |
Programs that provide immediate assistance for people who have witnessed, are experiencing or are affected by verbal, physical or social bullying, or cyberbullying. Included may be short-term emotional support, resources and community referrals, and steps to ensure the person's safety. The service is generally free and confidential and may offer peer support, particularly to youth. Helpline staff are generally available via telephone, email, chat and/or text. |
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| Bullying Prevention |
FN-1500.1000 |
Programs that attempt to reduce the incidence of bullying, a form of violence among children, on school playgrounds, in neighborhoods and in homes, through a variety of interventions which may include use of an anonymous questionnaire to assess the nature and prevalence of the problem, development and announcement of an intervention program, open discussions of bullying at school and in other venues, increased supervision of children in areas that are "hotspots" for bullying, arrangements for reporting bullying incidents, immediate intervention when bullying incidents occur, development of protective strategies for targets, formation of support groups for victims of bullies, discussions with parents of involved students, and engagement of community members in support of the program. Most bullying prevention programs are school based and target students in elementary, middle and junior high schools. Bullying can be physical, verbal, or psychological; and involves intentional, repeated hurtful acts, words and other behavior such as name-calling, threatening or shunning committed by one or more children against another child. |
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