| Adult Protective Services |
PH-6500.0500 |
Social services programs that provide assistance for older adults, people with disabilities and other vulnerable individuals who are unable to act on their own behalf or manage their own affairs, or who are in immediate danger due to physical or emotional abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect, self-neglect or abandonment. Included are APS programs that investigate cases of abuse, neglect or exploitation working closely with a wide variety of professionals including physicians, nurses, firefighters and law enforcement officers following receipt of a report from friends, neighbors or others concerned for their safety; and public and private guardianship/conservatorship programs that make provisions for people who have been judged to be incompetent by the court by assuming responsibility for the care and custody of the individuals and/or for the management of their estates. |
7 |
| Adult Psychiatric Hospitals |
RM-3300.6500-050 |
Institutions whose primary function is to provide diagnostic and long or short-term treatment services for adults, including older adults, who have acute psychiatric disorders, require hospitalization for maximum benefit, and who may be a threat to themselves, to their families or to others if left in the community or placed in a less restrictive treatment setting. Services may include a comprehensive evaluation; 24-hour care in a supportive, therapeutic environment; counseling for the patient and family; adjunctive therapies, as needed; medication, if required; and an aftercare program following discharge. |
0 |
| Adult Psychiatric Inpatient Units |
RM-3300.6600-080 |
Programs offered in special units of general acute care hospitals that provide diagnostic and treatment services for adults who have acute psychiatric disorders, require hospitalization for maximum benefit, and who may be a threat to themselves, to their families or to others if left in the community or placed in a less restrictive treatment setting. Services may include a comprehensive evaluation; 24-hour care in a supportive, therapeutic environment; counseling for the patient and family; adjunctive therapies as needed; medication, if required; and an aftercare program following discharge. |
0 |
| Adult Psychiatry |
RP-6400.0200 |
Programs that are staffed by licensed physicians who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders including mood and anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorder, adjustment reactions, adult attention deficit disorders, psychotic disorders and relational disturbances in the adult population, generally individuals age 18 and older. Services most often include an assessment to establish a diagnosis, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology and other forms of treatment as indicated. |
0 |
| Adult Residential Care Homes |
BH-8400.6000-040 |
Residential homes or facilities that offer personal care and individual attention for older adults, people with disabilities and other populations whose limitations prevent them from living alone. Adult residential care homes (which are also known as board and care homes, residential board and care homes, personal care homes or residential care facilities for the elderly) generally provide a room (which may be shared), meals and supervision; and may specialize in populations with specific needs such as people with Alzheimer's disease or those with developmental disabilities. Services vary from facility to facility but may include dietary and housekeeping services, monitoring of prescription medication, social and recreational opportunities, incontinence care and assistance with toileting, bathing, grooming, dressing, mobility and other activities of daily living. Some homes provide secured surroundings for confused elderly adults who may wander while others are unable to accept individuals who are incontinent or who have severe problems with memory loss. There is considerable variation among these homes in terms of size, resident mix, daily charges and services. Most but not all adult residential care homes or facilities are licensed by the state in which they are located. |
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| Adult Residential Facility Complaints |
DD-1500.0080 |
Programs, usually offered by licensing authorities, that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing, cleanliness and safety of facilities, treatment of residents, quality of care, excessive fees, unethical or improper conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of group residences for adults with disabilities, assisted living facilities, and senior residential care homes. |
0 |
| Adult Residential Facility Licensing |
DF-4500.2000-100 |
Programs that establish and enforce health, safety and program standards for group residences for older adults and adults with disabilities including adult foster homes, group homes, adult residential care homes, assisted living facilities, continuing care retirement communities, semi-independent living residences for adults with disabilities and other similar facilities where licensing requirements apply; review applications for licenses; issue or deny licenses; inspect facilities for compliance with requirements; and revoke licenses or bring disciplinary action for noncompliance. |
0 |
| Adult Residential Treatment Facilities |
RM-7000.0500 |
Programs that provide a treatment-oriented living experience in a community-based facility for adults who have emotional disturbances and who, because of their disabilities, are unable to succeed in other placements, but who do not require inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. The service is geared to the specific needs of individual residents and their eventual return to the community as soon as their personal and social adjustment and development permit. |
0 |
| Adult Sex Offenders |
YP-8000.0500 |
Individuals age 18 and older who have committed rape or other sexual assault, nonfamilial child sexual assault, indecent exposure, voyeurism or other sexual offenses. |
0 |
| Adult Sexual Assault Prevention |
FN-1500.8150-050 |
Programs that help adults become aware of the precautions they can take at home, in their cars and on the streets to avoid sexual assault, and the alternatives they have if they are confronted by an assailant. Sessions may focus on the needs of women, gay men, transgendered individuals or others who may be particularly vulnerable. |
0 |
| Adult Sexual Assault Survivors |
YX-0300.8100-050 |
Adults who, as adults or children, have survived an actual or attempted act of rape, forced oral copulation, sodomy or other sexual assault or abuse which was perpetrated by an individual other than their spouse or, in the case of a child, by an individual other than a parent or other extended family member whom the child trusted. |
0 |
| Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs |
NL-5000.8000-050 |
Programs that provide health insurance for adults who do not qualify for Medicaid, do not have access to insurance provided by an employer or cannot afford privately purchased health insurance. Services covered by these programs vary by state but generally include hospitalization, physician services, emergency room visits, family planning, immunizations, laboratory and x-ray services, outpatient surgery, chiropractic care, prescriptions, eye exams, eye glasses and dental care. Other services may include alcohol and drug treatment, mental health services, medical equipment and supplies and rehabilitative therapy. Eligibility requirements also vary. Included are state and/or local government health insurance programs which may be administered by the state or at the local level and public/private partnerships between state and/or local government entities and health insurance companies or other private organizations. Health care is generally provided through participating managed care plans in the area. Also included are other programs that help people prepare and file Adult State/Local Health Insurance applications and/or are authorized to do eligibility determinations for the program. |
0 |
| Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse |
YX-0300.8100-065 |
Adults who, as children, were subjected to sexual abuse by individuals other than family or extended members and are dealing with the traumatic effects of the experience in their adult lives. Child sexual abuse includes any form of sexual activity imposed upon a child, regardless of the child's cooperation, from lewd remarks or voyeurism to fondling, oral copulation, sodomy or rape. |
0 |
| Adult Vacation/Respite Facilities |
LH-6300.3650-020 |
Hospital housing programs or facilities maintained by other organizations that can be used by critically ill adults and their families as a peaceful and relaxing respite from the physical and emotional stress of the treatment routine. |
0 |
| Adult Volunteers |
YY-0500.0500 |
Adults who are seeking opportunities to donate their time to work on any of a wide variety of projects which benefit the community or people in need. |
0 |
| Adult/Child Mentoring Programs |
PH-1400.5000-100 |
Programs like Big Brothers or Big Sisters which provide male or female adult companionship, guidance and/or role models for young men or women who are from families in which adult figures of the same sex are absent or available on a limited and inadequate basis or who are troubled and at risk for delinquency. Also included are programs in which people in their teens provide companionship for younger children. |
5 |
| Adults |
YB-0500 |
Individuals who are age 18 and older but who are not yet considered older adults. |
0 |
| Adults Sexually Abused by Clergy |
YX-0300.8100-100 |
Adults who, as children, were sexually assaulted, fondled or otherwise molested by priests or other religious figures who were regarded as trusted spiritual leaders. |
0 |
| Adults With Disabilities/Health Conditions |
YJ-8750.0025 |
Adults who have physical, sensory, developmental, cognitive, mental or emotional limitations, illnesses or injuries that affect their ability to engage in one or more major life activities. |
0 |
| Advance Fee Scam Reporting |
FN-1700.1470-020 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that people can use to report scams in which consumers are asked to pay money up front for loans, goods, services, investments and/or other types of financial gain that do not materialize. |
0 |
| Advance Medical Directives |
FT-2700.0500 |
Programs that provide assistance for people who want to use the tools appropriate in their state to express their wishes regarding future medical treatment should they become incapacitated and/or to name the individual they would like to make health care decisions on their behalf. Included are programs that provide copies of necessary forms as well as those that help people complete them. |
3 |
| Advanced Earned Income Credit Information |
DT-8700.2000-050 |
Programs that provide information and guidance for employers of and/or employees who earn less than a specified amount during the year and qualify for a tax credit which reduces the amount of money that is withheld from their paychecks in advance of filing income tax returns at the end of the year. The program costs employers nothing because they are able to reduce the amount forwarded in withholding taxes to the IRS. Also included are organizations that issue the tax credits. |
0 |
| Advanced Placement Test Preparation |
HL-8500.1550-050 |
Programs, which may be available via the Internet, that prepare prospective undergraduate students to take tests in specific subject areas including history, biology, chemistry, English, foreign languages, foreign literature, American and European history, mathematics and physics, which, if passed with test scores beyond minimum requirements, may substitute for basic coursework. Essay evaluation materials and practice questions may be available. |
0 |
| Advanced Placement Tests |
HL-2000.2000-050 |
Postsecondary programs that enable students whose test scores are beyond the minimum requirements to bypass course work and fulfill some of the basic requirements. Advanced placement tests are administered at the time of college entrance examinations and are available in a variety of subject areas including art history, biology, chemistry, English, foreign languages, foreign literature, North American and European history, mathematics, music and physics. |
0 |
| Adventure Racing |
PL-7000.0100 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people to become involved in adventure racing, a sport that consists of several rugged outdoor events occurring almost non-stop over a period of several days. Participants are usually organized in co-ed teams although there are races for individuals. Typical events include hiking, trail running, climbing/rappelling, mountain biking, paddling, horseback riding, rafting and mountaineering. |
0 |
| Advertising Art Directors |
YO-0300.1900-030 |
Individuals who develop design concepts and review material that is to appear in periodicals, newspapers and other printed or digital media. They decide how best to present the information visually so that it is eye catching, appealing and organized. Art directors decide which photographs or artwork to use and oversee the layout design and production of the printed material. They may direct workers engaged in artwork, layout design and copywriting. |
0 |
| Advertising Complaints |
DD-1500.0100 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding unfair, false or misleading advertising of consumer products or services on radio or television, in printed ads or in verbal sales presentations. |
0 |
| Advertising/Media Buying |
TP-5000.0200 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups identify options for bringing their products and services to the attention of potential customers and purchase space and/or time in the most appropriate advertising medium available. Advertising options include brochures or flyers, direct mail campaigns, e-mail messages, magazine ads, newsletters, major and neighborhood newspapers, on-line discussion groups or chat groups, posters and bulletin boards, radio announcements, telemarketing, television ads, cable television, web page advertising and the Yellow Pages. Other decisions relate to focusing the message, identifying and reaching target audiences, and determining the frequency and reach of advertising efforts. |
0 |
| Advertising/Promotions Specialists |
YO-7900.0300 |
Individuals who develop, implement and/or manage programs that combine advertising with purchase incentives to increase sales of goods and/or services. In an effort to establish closer contact with purchasers (who may be dealers, distributors or consumers) promotion programs may involve direct mail, telemarketing, television or radio advertising, catalogs, exhibits, inserts in newspapers, Internet advertisements or websites, in-store displays, product endorsements and special events. Purchase incentives may include discounts, samples, gifts, rebates, coupons, sweepstakes and contests. |
0 |
| Advocacy |
FP-0500 |
Programs that intercede on behalf of individuals and/or groups to ensure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible and that organizations within the established service delivery system meet the collective needs of the community; that attempt to marshal public support for a particular issue or cause; or that seek to influence legislation, local ordinances or administrative rulings in order to benefit specific interest groups or achieve specific social, political or environmental goals. |
5 |
| Advocacy/Ombudsman Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1850.4000-030 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing to work on a voluntary basis without remuneration as advocates who intercede on behalf of individuals and/or groups to ensure that they receive the benefits and services to which they are entitled and to investigate complaints against corporations, universities, nonprofit organizations, government entities and non-governmental organizations that may be infringing on the rights of individuals. Volunteers in this position may help patients and family members investigate and solve problems with health care providers; advocate for the best interests of individuals with disabilities; provide information and assistance that empowers victims of abuse or other types of crimes to act for themselves (and, if necessary, intercede on their behalf); provide support for crime victims in court proceedings; and serve as advocates for other vulnerable populations. |
0 |
| Aerial Tramways |
PL-7600.0500 |
Organizations that operate aerial cable cars which ferry visitors to scenic mountain locations whose facilities may include an observation area, snack bar, restaurant, cocktail lounge, gift shop and other amenities. Recreational activities such as hiking and skiing may also be available. |
0 |
| Aerobics |
PL-6600.0500 |
Physical fitness programs that feature 30 to 45 minutes (or longer) of continuous high energy exercises, often performed to music, which are designed to increase oxygen consumption for the purpose of improving circulation and respiratory functions. |
0 |
| Aerospace Engineers |
YO-0250.1900-020 |
Individuals who design, develop and test aircraft, missiles and spacecraft and supervise their manufacture. Aerospace engineers develop new technologies for use in aviation, defense systems and space exploration, often specializing in areas such as structural design, guidance, navigation and control, instrumentation and communication, or production methods. They also may specialize in a particular type of aerospace product such as commercial transports, military fighter jets, helicopters, spacecraft, or missiles and rockets; and may be experts in aerodynamics, thermodynamics, celestial mechanics, propulsion, acoustics or guidance and control systems. |
0 |
| Aerospace Medicine |
LV-0200 |
Programs that offer services associated with the branch of medicine that deals with the psychological, physiological and pathological problems humans encounter in the environment of space. |
0 |
| Affidavits of Factual Innocence |
DF-7000.4590-030 |
A document issued by the court that certifies the "factual innocence" of individuals in circumstances where they were arrested but no charges were filed against them, they were charged but were not convicted and the case against them was dismissed, or they were acquitted after a trial. Affidavits of factual innocence are particularly important in cases of identity theft. |
0 |
| Affidavits of Poverty |
DF-7000.0200 |
Forms provided by offices of the court that allow individuals to attest to the fact that they are unable to pay required court costs and fees or furnish security for final costs in a lawsuit. Some jurisdictions may require that documentary proof of indigence be submitted with the affidavit. |
0 |
| Affidavits of Support |
FT-3600.0250-050 |
Programs that assist in filing affidavits of support, i.e., legally binding contracts in which the petitioning family member living in the United States agree to support the intending immigrant at over 125% of U.S. poverty level. If the petitioner does not have sufficient income to meet this requirement, other family members, household members or other sponsors may sign additional affidavits of support for the individual. The affidavits help to demonstrate that the individual is not inadmissible on the grounds that s/he will become a public charge. All family-based and employment-based immigrants who are coming to work for relatives are required to have legally enforceable affidavits of support if they file adjustment of status petitions or immigrant visa applications. |
0 |
| Affiliate Relationships Development |
TP-4000.8000-050 |
Programs that help national nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups open a branch office, chapter, affiliate, site, franchise or other offshoot in another location; or define conditions under which an independent organization with a similar mission can apply for and obtain affiliate status. State, regional or local affiliates may have complete local autonomy or may be under the central control of the national organization. There are also differences in the degree to which national organizations set standards for and regulate their affiliates; how funds, fees and financial accountability are distributed among the entities; and what happens when affiliates cease to be affiliated. |
0 |
| Affordable Care Act Federal Tax Credit Information |
DT-8700.2000-065 |
Programs that provide information about provisions in the federal tax code that may benefit individuals and employers who purchase health insurance through the ACA health insurance marketplace. Individuals may be eligible for premium tax credits that will help to lower their monthly premiums; and employers who buy insurance through the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) may be eligible for a Small Business Health Care Tax Credit to help cover the cost of coverage for their employees. |
0 |
| Affordable Care Act Information/Counseling Personnel |
YO-1550.0200 |
Individuals who provide assistance for consumers and small businesses wanting to purchase private insurance through the marketplaces mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for themselves or, in the case of employers, for their employees. Their primary responsibility is to facilitate enrollment of consumers in qualified health plans offered through the marketplaces. Included are individuals trained to serve as navigators or in person assisters (IPAs) in programs established within the marketplace and employees and volunteers working in organizations outside the marketplace who have been trained to serve as certified application counselors (CACs) and authorized to connect consumers to the ACA's expanded coverage options. |
0 |
| Affordable Care Act Insurance Information/Counseling |
LH-3500.0200 |
Organizations that provide consumer assistance for individuals and small businesses wanting to purchase private insurance through the marketplaces for themselves or, in the case of employers, for their employees. Their primary responsibility is to facilitate enrollment of consumers in health insurance plans offered through the marketplaces. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires the use of trained navigators to provide in-person education, and eligibility and enrollment assistance; and permits the use of trained in-person assisters and application counselors. The operator of the marketplace determines the process for establishing and managing the navigator program. Operations will vary depending on the model selected by the jurisdiction. Choices include a federally operated (or federally-facilitated) marketplace, a federal/state partnership or a state operated marketplace. |
0 |
| Affordable Care Act Qualified Health Plans |
LH-3000.0200 |
Insurance plans that are certified by a marketplace (exchange), provide essential health benefits, follow established limits on cost-sharing (like deductibles, copayments and out-of-pocket maximum amounts), and meet other requirements specified by the Affordable Care Act. A qualified health plan will have a certification by each marketplace in which it is sold. |
0 |
| Affordable Connectivity Program |
BV-8900.9300-100 |
A Federal Communications Commission program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service. The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. The program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household. |
0 |
| Affordable Housing Development Incentives |
TB-3000.0400 |
Federal, state and local programs that encourage the development of affordable housing by offering impact fee reimbursements, waivers or postponement plans; administrative construction fee exemptions; development plan fee waivers; priority processing for qualifying projects; sales tax rebates; property tax abatement; low income housing tax credits; private activity bonds to finance construction; density bonus programs that allow more housing units per acre than would otherwise be permitted; alternative design standards and other incentives. Impact fees are charges that are designed to compensate a community for the cost of extending the infrastructure to support new development, e.g., to help pay for the additional roadway capacity, water and waste water facilities, schools, parks, and fire protection facilities. Also included are programs that provide incentives that pay for the purchase, development or rehabilitation of rental housing that is targeted to older adults, people with disabilities, low income people in rural areas and other special populations. |
0 |
| Afghan Community |
YH-5000.0200 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Afghanistan or who identify themselves as part of the Afghan community. The official languages are Pashtu and Dari. |
0 |
| Afghan Restaurants |
PL-1800.0200 |
Eating establishments that offer the cuisine of Afghanistan which represents a blend of Indian and Middle Eastern tastes and features specialties such as bowlanies (meat, potato and onion turnovers served with yogurt sauce), sambosas (flaky pastry with seasoned ground beef and vegetables), aushak (pasta shells filled with green onions and served with spiced beef and yogurt sauce), saebzi chalow (spiced spinach with lamb), bahnjahn bouranee (eggplant with spicy beef and yogurt sauce), morgh lawand chalow (boneless chicken cooked in yogurt and fresh coriander), kabell (seasoned basmati rice with chicken or lamb topped with almonds, sauteed carrots and raisins), kabili palow (brown rice with raisins and carrots), chalow kadu (sauteed pumpkin), deep fried vegetables in a spicy batter and kabobs made with beef, lamb, chicken and shrimp. Beverages may include dogh (a yogurt drink), aymak chai (milk tea) and Afghan tea. |
0 |
| African American Community |
YH-6000.0250 |
Americans of Black African descent who identify themselves as African American through a common cultural heritage and experience. |
0 |
| African Community |
YH-0300 |
Individuals whose nationality, ethnic background and cultural ancestry are those of one of the countries and peoples of the continent of Africa. |
0 |
| African Restaurants |
PL-1800.0250 |
Eating establishments that offer the cuisine of East and West Africa which utilizes a variety of ingredients including hot peppers, peanuts, bananas, yams, plaintains and okra. Specialties may include cassava soup, shrimp pilli pilli (shrimp in hot pepper sauce), yam balls with nutmeg, yassa a poulet de la casamance (chicken marinated in lemon and onion then broiled), akara (beans in palm oil), groundnut stew (beef, chicken or other meat with peanuts and spices), asamo (mixed grill), galinha muamba (an Angolan dish of chicken fried in palm nut oil with hot chilies, onions and vegetables), mussala (Kenyan curry), moin-moin (black-eyed peas with salmon or shrimp and vegetables), collard greens and cabbage and a variety of other regional dishes. |
0 |
| African Violet Societies |
PS-8200.3000-050 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in African violets, often through the medium of a club or a society that is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Activities may include field trips which enable participants to view different types of African violets; slide shows or other presentations that provide information about the cultivation of African violets; and opportunities for members to share their own gardening experiences with African violets and/or participate in African violet-related competitions. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| After Hours Clubs |
PL-6000.0500 |
Establishments that are permitted to serve alcoholic beverages to members only after legal licensing hours. Food and entertainment may also be available. |
0 |
| After Hours Crisis Drop In Programs |
RP-1500.0300 |
Programs that provide access to crisis intervention and support services on a drop-in basis for people who are experiencing acute emotional distress during night and weekend hours when other resources are unavailable. Services may include a needs assessment; brief individual, group and family counseling; referrals; and a range of other secondary services depending on the situation. These programs may target homeless and at-risk youth; students; families experiencing an emergency; people who are in crisis due to health, mental health or drug/alcohol issues; or other groups with urgent concerns. Many work closely with police and emergency health services as well as other organizations that provide crisis response assistance; and serve as an after-hours alternative to hospitalization or treatment in a residential setting. |
0 |
| After School Meal Programs |
BD-5000.0200 |
Programs that provide nutritious evening meals for disadvantaged children who live in low-income neighborhoods. The meals are often sponsored by local food banks that are part of the Second Harvest network; are served in a safe, accessible, convenient environment; and may be offered in combination with educational, recreational and social activities that draw upon existing community programs. Also included are programs that make weekend meals available to this population during the school year. |
1 |
| After School/Summer Program Issues |
YZ-0310 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of after school or summer programs for children. |
0 |
| Afternoon Tea Restaurants |
PL-1800.1950-050 |
Eating establishments that offer high tea which is usually served in late afternoon and features a selection of small sandwiches, scones, toasted crumpets (muffins), cakes and English tea served with sugar and lemon or cold milk. |
0 |
| Age Based Volunteers |
YY-0500 |
People of a specified age who are seeking opportunities to donate their time to work on any of a wide variety of projects which benefit the community or people in need. |
0 |
| Age Groups |
YB |
Individuals who have needs and interests in common because they fall within a specific age range. |
0 |
| Age Peer Networking |
PH-1400.6500-050 |
Programs that link individuals of a particular age group (e.g., youth, adults, older adults) with others of the same age group for the purpose of information sharing and support. |
0 |
| Agencies/Organizations as Recipients |
YA |
Organizations, as opposed to individuals, that are the recipients of services, donated materials, funding or other resources. |
0 |
| Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers |
TJ-4400.8100-050 |
Libraries or other centers located in community organizations that house a collection of materials which may focus on a particular topic or activity such as parenting, preventive health care or woodworking; or which may be more general in nature. Staff with expertise in the subject may be available to answer questions or help people with their research. Materials may be used at the center or, in some cases, checked out and used elsewhere. |
0 |
| Agency Facility Space |
TC-0500 |
Programs which make space available to agencies that need a location from which to offer services to the community. |
5 |
| Agent Orange |
YF-3000.0240 |
A syndrome of health problems which affects veterans who have been exposed to agent orange, a chemical that was used for defoliation purposes during the Vietnam conflict. Problems associated with agent orange include a high risk of cancer and birth defects in offspring. |
0 |
| Agents/Promoters |
YO-1000.0400 |
Individuals who represent and promote artists, performers and athletes to prospective employers. They manage business affairs for clients (e.g., obtain travel and lodging accommodations, sell tickets, handle marketing and advertising, pay expenses); negotiate with management, promoters, union officials and others to obtain contracts for clients; obtain information and inspects facilities, equipment and accommodations of potential performance venues; schedule promotional or performance engagements for clients; collect fees, commissions or other payments according to contract terms; advise clients on financial and legal matters such as investments and taxes; and prepare periodic accounting statements for clients concerning their financial affairs. |
0 |
| Agility Dog Competitions |
PL-1600.0500-050 |
Organizations that sponsor or otherwise enable people to participate in competitive events in which dogs (in the company of their handlers) run a prescribed course that has been established by the judge. The dog jumps over, climbs or traverses a variety of obstacles (e.g., A frames, dog walks, see-saws, pipe tunnels, collapsed tunnels, pause tables, weave poles, hoop jumps) while the handler runs along side telling the dog which obstacle to tackle next. The competition is timed and dogs receive "faults" for refusals, knocking down obstacles or missing contact points which are painted at either end of the obstacles. |
0 |
| Agility Dog Training |
PD-6250.0750-050 |
Programs that teach dogs, in the company of their handlers, to negotiate an obstacle course, performing each obstacle in the correct sequence. Emphasis is placed on accuracy and speed as well as safe execution of each obstacle with faults being assigned for knocked down poles, missed contacts (the start and end of the see-saw, A-frame and dogwalk), or taking an obstacle out of sequence. People may train their dog in agility skills in order to participate in competitions or just for fun. |
0 |
| Aging Associations |
TN-0200 |
Organizations whose members are individuals who work in the aging field who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting mutual interests, participating in education and training conferences, interacting with other professionals and taking advantage of other opportunities for personal and professional development. Aging associations may also set standards which relate to the qualifications and performance of members; advocate for the rights of older adults and their caregivers; promote legislation that funds research and services for this population; and provide information for members and the general public. |
0 |
| Aging and Disability Resource Centers |
LH-0350 |
Programs that create a single, coordinated system of information and access for older adults and people with disabilities who are seeking long term support to minimize confusion, enhance individual choice, and support informed decision-making. ADRC centers serve as a single point of entry to public long term support programs and services. They offer information and counseling regarding available long term support options; assist individuals in determining their eligibility for public long term support programs and benefits including level of care determinations for Medicaid nursing facility and home and community-based service waiver programs; provide short-term case management to stabilize long term supports for individuals and their families in times of immediate need; help people plan for their future long term support needs; and provide information about and referral to other programs and benefits (such as health promotion and disease prevention, transportation services, housing and income support programs) that help people remain in the community. |
7 |
| Aging in Place Membership Organizations/Networks |
PH-0360 |
Programs that provide access to a set of service options that help older adults in a particular apartment building, high rise or other housing complex or a particular neighborhood remain safely and independently in their homes as they age. Services may be provided by paid staff, volunteers and/or paid vendors and vary over time to ensure that they meet the changing needs of participants. Included are Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) programs that involve public-private partnerships that unite social services, health care and housing providers and community residents; and village model programs that older adults can join as members, in most cases for a fee. Services available to participants in both types of programs may include transportation, companionship, social activities, opportunities for community involvement, and help with home chores. |
0 |
| Aging/Long Term Care Facility Associations |
TN-0300 |
Organizations whose members are facilities that have affiliated for the purpose of promoting mutual interests and improving the quality, accessibility and affordability of senior/disability-related housing and long-term care through a program of advocacy, education, information and leadership. Members may include nonprofit and/or for-profit skilled nursing facilities, continuing care retirement communities, senior housing facilities, adult residential care homes, intermediate care facilities for people with developmental disabilities, assisted living facilities and/or other facilities that house and/or care for older adults, people with disabilities and other populations that need a supported living environment. Aging/long-term care facility associations promote activities that improve the health and independence of facility residents; promote coordination and collaboration among members; seek to influence state and national long-term care policy through active lobbying at state and federal levels; promote public understanding of long-term care issues; provide opportunities for ongoing professional development of staff through conferences and journals; prepare members for changes in long-term care financing and help members become effective advocates for their institutions and profession. |
1 |
| Aging/Older Adult Support Groups |
PN-8100.4500-050 |
Mutual support groups whose members are individuals in the later years of their lives. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and allow participants to share their experience, strengths and hopes to solve the problems they have in common and to address the quality of life issues that affect them all. |
0 |
| Agnostics |
YR-6580.0100 |
Individuals who are uncertain about the existence of God or other supreme beings. |
0 |
| Agoraphobia |
YF-5000.0500-030 |
A disorder that is marked by fear of being alone in open spaces or public places from which escape might be difficult or help not available in case of sudden incapacitation. Normal activities are increasingly constricted as the fears or avoidance of open spaces dominate the individual's life. The initial stage of the disorder often consists of recurrent panic attacks. The individual develops an anticipatory fear of having such attacks and becomes reluctant or refuses to enter into situations that are associated with the attacks. |
0 |
| Agricultural Aviation Services |
BD-2600.0500-010 |
Organizations that provide general aviation support for farmers and ranchers who want to use aircraft for aerial planting, aerial fertilizer applications, crop dusting, animal food drops, animal rescue operations and other similar activities that are part of their day-to-day operations. |
0 |
| Agricultural Engineers |
YO-0250.1900-040 |
Individuals who apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agriculture. They design, develop and evaluate systems, equipment and facilities that are used to produce, process and store agricultural products; develop ways to conserve soil and water; and work to improve the productivity of agricultural methods. |
0 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators |
YO-0200.0050 |
Individuals who operate a variety of farm equipment used in plowing, sowing, maintaining and harvesting agricultural products. The equipment may include tractors, fertilizer spreaders, haybines, raking equipment, balers, combines and threshers as well as machines such as conveyor belts, loading machines, separators, cleaners and dryers that are used in moving and treating crops after their harvest. |
0 |
| Agricultural Equipment Repair Personnel |
YO-3400.9000-020 |
Individuals who specialize in servicing, maintaining, and repairing farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment and irrigation systems. Some may also handle smaller lawn and garden tractors sold to suburban homeowners. Farm equipment mechanics work mostly on equipment brought into the shop for repair and adjustment. During planting and harvesting seasons, they may travel to farms to make emergency repairs to minimize delays in farm operations. |
0 |
| Agricultural Establishments |
BD-2600.0100 |
Farms, ranches, dairies, greenhouses, nurseries, orchards, hatcheries or other establishments that are primarily engaged in the production of food, fiber or other materials such as seeds, seedlings, plants or parts of plants. Some establishments may sell their products directly to the public. |
0 |
| Agricultural Financing |
BD-2600.0300-030 |
Programs that provide venture capital, loans or grants or other forms of financial support for individuals or groups who want to establish or expand a farming or ranching enterprise, upgrade equipment or purchase supplies. |
15 |
| Agricultural Graders/Sorters |
YO-0200.0100 |
Individuals who sort and/or classify unprocessed food and other agricultural products by size, weight, color or condition with the objective of ensuring the quality of the agricultural commodities that reach the market. |
0 |
| Agricultural Inspectors |
YO-0200.0200 |
Individuals who are employed by federal and state governments to inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment and facilities, and fish and logging operations for compliance with laws and regulations governing health, quality and safety. They inspect horticultural products and livestock to detect harmful disease or infestations. To assist in eradicating disease, they also inspect livestock to help determine the effectiveness of medication and feeding programs. They may collect samples of pests or of suspected diseased animals or materials and send such samples to a laboratory for identification and analysis. |
0 |
| Agricultural Issues |
YZ-0330 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of agriculture. |
0 |
| Agricultural Laborers |
YO-0200.0250 |
Individuals who provide manual labor for crop farms, dairy farms, poultry farms, livestock ranches, aquacultural operations, greenhouses, nurseries and other agricultural establishments. Included are individuals who manually plant, cultivate and harvest vegetables, fruits, nuts, horticultural specialties and field crops using hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives as well as those who attend to live farm, ranch or aquacultural animals including cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses and other equines, poultry, finfish, shellfish and bees or to animals raised for specific products such as meat, fur, skins, feathers, eggs, milk or honey. Duties of laborers working with crops may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, sorting, packing and loading harvested products; constructing and repairing trellises, fences and farm buildings; assisting in irrigation activities. Duties of laborers working with animals include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, castrating, branding, de-beaking, weighing, catching and loading animals as well as cleaning their housing areas. Workers may also maintain records on animals; examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; assist in birth deliveries; and administer medications, vaccinations or insecticides as appropriate. Included are workers who shear wool from sheep and collect eggs in hatcheries. |
0 |
| Agricultural Marketing Information |
BD-2600.0300-060 |
Programs that provide price, demand, movement, volume and quality information regarding major agricultural commodities. |
0 |
| Agricultural Museums |
TA-5500.0300 |
Institutions that acquire, preserve, research and exhibit permanent and/or traveling collections of objects or artifacts which relate to the history of agriculture, either generally or as it evolved in a particular area. Included may be vintage farm machinery from different eras including horse and ox-drawn, steam, electric, gasoline and diesel powered vehicles; farming implements; dairy equipment; crop dusting aircraft; smokehouse equipment; antique wagons; renovated sawmills; replicas of farm houses with furnishings, barns or other farm structures; historical documents and photographs; and dioramas and exhibits which show the history of farming from subsistence level to modern industrialization. |
0 |
| Agricultural Pest Control Research |
TR-0400.0400 |
Programs that conduct research which focuses on the application of scientific principles to the control of animal and weed infestation of domesticated plant populations including agricultural crops; the prevention/reduction of attendant economic loss; and the control of environmental pollution and degradation related to pest infestation and pest control measures. |
0 |
| Agricultural Pest/Disease Control Assistance |
BD-2600.0500-020 |
Programs that provide information, technical assistance and support to help agricultural establishments eradicate agricultural pests and weeds and/or control pathogens which cause plant disease using natural and/or chemical means. Pests include insects and mites that damage crops, weeds that compete with field crops for nutrients and water, plants that choke irrigation channels or drainage systems, rodents that eat young plants and grain, and birds that eat seedlings or stored foodstuffs. |
8 |
| Agricultural Pollution Prevention/Mitigation Assistance |
BD-2600.0500-040 |
Programs that provide information, technical assistance and support to help agricultural establishments comply with regulations for the control of farming wastes including runoff and leaching of pesticides and fertilizers, erosion and dust from plowing; and improper disposal of animal manure and carcasses, crop residues and debris. Other contaminants may include growth regulating chemicals, mulching materials, pathogenic microorganisms, heavy metals, allergens and salts from de-icing operations on roadways. |
0 |
| Agricultural Produce Regulation |
DF-8000.6500-050 |
Programs that establish and enforce uniform grade standards for fruits, vegetables and other produce. |
5 |
| Agricultural Soil Testing |
BD-2600.0500-052 |
Programs that conduct soil analyses for farmers, homeowners, landscape contractors, golf course superintendents, ornamental nursery establishments and others who are interested in determining the nutrient content, composition and other characteristics of their soil as well as the optimum lime and fertilizer requirements for the crop, grasses, flowers or other plants they wish to grow. The tests generally include major nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium), secondary nutrients (sulfur, calcium and magnesium), minor nutrients (iron, manganese, copper, zinc, boron, molybdenum and aluminum), physical properties (soil acidity, electrical conductivity), soil organic matter, moisture content and soil contaminants (e.g., fuel components such as benzene, toluene, xylene, petroleum hydrocarbons). The final report includes the chemical analysis of the soil along with lime and fertilizer recommendations for the crop specified. Included are programs that provide soil fertility test kits (which usually include tests for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, and for soil acidity) as well as soil testing labs that conduct the analyses using soil samples submitted by the individual. Soil testing can help agricultural establishments optimize their nutrient inputs, increase the soil quality of their land or garden and select the type of crops most appropriate to their soil type. |
0 |
| Agricultural Stabilization/Conservation |
BD-2600.0300-090 |
Programs that are responsible for ensuring that there is a steady market for farm products and stability in commodity prices and supplies. The objective of the program is to ensure that there is an adequate but not overabundant supply of wheat, corn, cotton, soybeans, crude pine gum, peanuts, rice, tobacco, milk, wool, mohair, tung nuts, barley, oats, sugar beets, sorghum, rye, honey and other targeted commodities; and that farmers and other producers of these commodities receive a return that is equal to or more than a specified target price. Services take the form of loans; purchase of commodities from farmers when there is a threatened glut; deficiency payments to farmers when prices fall below the target levels; and acreage allotments for specified crops, set-asides and marketing quotas to ensure that supplies meet, but do not exceed, demands. |
0 |
| Agricultural Statistics |
TJ-8000.0400 |
Programs that produce statistics which relate to agricultural production, supplies, consumption, facilities, costs and returns. |
1 |
| Agricultural Waste Management |
BD-2600.0500-060 |
Programs that provide information, technical assistance and support which help agricultural establishments collect, store, move, and dispose of animal, plant and other agricultural waste; and/or develop products, including biofuels, using waste materials. |
0 |
| Agricultural Water Management |
BD-2600.0500-080 |
Programs that provide information, technical assistance and support regarding the availability and responsible use of water resources by agricultural establishments engaged in crop and/or livestock production through the capture, storage and distribution of reclaimable water often lost to evaporation, seepage and runoff; the use of efficient irrigation and drainage systems; location and use of additional sources of stock water such as springs, seeps and horizontal wells; strategic sourcing of animal feed to reduce water depletion; livestock waste management to preserve water quality; and other similar strategies. Also included are programs that provide irrigation systems for private individuals or commercial establishments or which offer or arrange for access to water for irrigation or stock watering purposes. |
2 |
| Agricultural and Food Sciences Research |
TR-0400 |
Programs that conduct research which focuses on farm crops and animals, and develops ways of improving their quantity and quality. Scientists working in this area look for ways to improve crop yield with less labor, control pests and weeds more safely and effectively and conserve soil and water. They may also study methods of converting raw agricultural commodities into attractive and healthy food products for consumers. |
0 |
| Agricultural/Agribusiness Law |
FT-0200 |
Programs that provide information and/or legal assistance that helps farmers, landowners and others who are involved in the agricultural industry understand their rights and responsibilities and achieve compliance with the federal and state laws, administrative rulings and court decisions that govern the practice of agriculture. Specific issues may include crop and livestock financing; farm financing and borrowers' rights; farm bankruptcy; agricultural land leases; eminent domain (condemnation); agricultural labor laws; livestock sales and breeding rights; mad cow disease, hoof and mouth disease and other conditions that affect livestock; livestock waste management; pesticides and herbicides; agricultural production contracts; genetically modified organisms; insurance coverage; water resources law; fence laws; and the formation and operation of agricultural cooperatives and the disputes that may arise among members. Clients may include local and federated agricultural cooperatives, hybrid seed companies, hog production operations, meat packing plants, agrichemical companies, cattle producers and related organizations. |
0 |
| Agricultural/Food Scientists |
YO-8000.4500-020 |
Individuals who study farm crops and animals, and develop ways of improving their quantity and quality. They look for ways to improve crop yield with less labor, control pests and weeds more safely and effectively and conserve soil and water; and research methods of converting raw agricultural commodities into attractive and healthy food products for consumers. Included are food scientists who help to meet consumer demand for food products that are healthful, safe, palatable and convenient; plant scientists who study plants and their growth in soils helping producers of food, feed, and fiber crops to continue to feed a growing population while conserving natural resources and maintaining the environment; soil scientists who study the chemical, physical, biological and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth as well as the responses of various soil types to fertilizers, tillage practices and crop rotation; and animal scientists who work to develop better, more efficient ways of producing and processing meat, poultry, eggs, and milk. |
0 |
| Agricultural/Forestry and Related Occupations |
YO-0200 |
Individuals whose occupations are concerned with planting, cultivating, gathering, grading and/or sorting agricultural products; or inspecting agricultural commodities and facilities. Also included are individuals who provide related services such as logging timber tracts; catching, hunting and trapping animal life; or caring for the nation's forests. People involved in agricultural, forestry or related pursuits may work with food crops, animals, trees, shrubs and/or plants; and, depending on their jobs, may work outdoors or indoors. Establishments in this industry include farms, ranches, dairies, greenhouses, nurseries, orchards and hatcheries. Production also takes place in the country's natural habitats and on government-owned lands and waterways, as in the case of logging and fishing. |
0 |
| Agronomy and Crop Sciences Research |
TR-0400.0600 |
Programs that conduct research which focuses on the chemical, physical and biological relationships of crops and the soils that nurture them. Included are the study of the growth and behavior of agricultural crops, the development of new plant varieties and the scientific management of soils and nutrients for maximum plant nutrition, health and productivity. |
0 |
| Aicardi Syndrome |
YF-3000.0265 |
An extremely rare genetic disorder seen almost exclusively in females that is characterized by three main features that occur together in most affected individuals: absent or underdeveloped tissue connecting the left and right halves of the brain, seizures beginning in infancy which tend to progress to recurrent seizures (epilepsy) that can be difficult to treat, and defects in the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina). People with Aicardi syndrome often have additional brain abnormalities including asymmetry between the two sides of the brain, brain folds and grooves that are small in size or reduced in number, cysts, and enlargement of the fluid-filled cavities (ventricles) near the center of the brain; and most have moderate to severe developmental delay and intellectual disability. Other anomalies may include an unusually small head (microcephaly), small or poorly developed eyes or a gap or hole in the optic nerve which may cause blindness, spinal and rib abnormalities leading to curvature of the spine (scoliosis), and gastrointestinal problems such as constipation or diarrhea, gastroesophageal reflux and difficulty feeding. |
0 |