| Egg Products Regulation |
DF-8000.6500-180 |
Programs that establish and enforce uniform grade standards for eggs and which ensure, through inspection, that eggs and egg products are fresh, pure and wholesome and/or truthfully labeled. |
0 |
| Ego Psychology |
RD-6800.1800 |
Programs that specialize in providing therapeutic interventions that are based on ego psychology, the school of psychology that represents the modern evolution of Freudian thought. Whereas Freud concentrated on the drives and the id, ego psychology focuses on the reality-coping aspects of the ego. Neurosis arises out of a developmental arrest prior to the age of three wherein the individual perceives other people as either all good or all bad. The task of the therapist is to integrate the person's self-system and interpersonal system so that the individual is able to experience him or herself and others as whole people containing both good and bad parts. |
0 |
| Egyptian Community |
YH-0300.1740 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Egypt or who identify themselves as part of the Egyptian community. Egypt is a country in north Africa. The official language is Arabic. |
0 |
| Egyptian Restaurants |
PL-1800.1930 |
Eating establishments that offer the variety of Middle Eastern food that is served in Egypt which features specialties such as ful medammes (brown broad beans with garlic, oil and hard-cooked eggs), okra stew, grilled pigeon, ta'amiyah (spicy fava bean fritters) and a wide variety of fruits, vegetables and breads. |
0 |
| Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome |
YF-3000.2760 |
An inherited disorder of the elastic connective tissue that is characterized by soft velvety skin that is fragile and hyperelastic and bruises easily; hyperextensibility of the joints; visceral malformations; atrophic scars; pseudotumors; and calcified subcutaneous cysts. |
0 |
| Eid Baskets |
PH-2950.1760-150 |
Programs, generally supported by donations from the community, that attempt to facilitate enjoyment of Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha through distribution of baskets which may contain the makings for a meal (or vouchers to purchase these items) or which may be tailored for children of different ages and include sweets, toys, or books. |
0 |
| Eid Events |
PH-2950.1760-220 |
Programs that provide Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha events or activities for children, individuals, or families in the community. |
0 |
| Eid Meals |
PH-2950.1760-500 |
Programs that provide holiday meals in a congregate setting that help individuals, children and families in the community celebrate Eid al-Fitr and/or Eid al-Adha, two official holidays observed within Islam. Also included are programs that deliver meals to people's homes. |
0 |
| Eid Programs |
PH-2950.1760 |
Programs that sponsor social gatherings and/or other activities that enable people to experience Eid al-Fitr, literally "Feast of Breaking the Fast", the first of the two official holidays celebrated within Islam, sometimes called Lesser Eid, or simply Eid, and Eid al-Adha, literally, "Feast of the Sacrifice" and the latter of the two official holidays which are celebrated within Islam. The day is also sometimes called Big Eid or the Greater Eid. |
0 |
| Eighth Grade Diploma Programs |
HH-0500.2500-180 |
Programs that provide instruction for adults and eligible minors who want to earn an eighth grade diploma. |
0 |
| Ejaculation Disorders |
YF-5000.7600-180 |
A sexual disorder in which ejaculation occurs before or soon after penetration (premature ejaculation), is slow to occur (inhibited or retarded ejaculation) or the ejaculate is forced back into the bladder rather than through the urethra and out the end of the penis (retrograde ejaculation). |
0 |
| Elder Abuse Counseling |
RP-1400.8000-020.24 |
Programs that provide individual, conjoint, family or group treatment for older adults who are being physically, sexually and/or emotionally abused by members of their family, and/or for perpetrators of elder abuse. Also included are programs that provide counseling for dependent adults who are victims of abuse. |
0 |
| Elder Abuse Hotlines |
RP-1500.1400-210 |
Programs that provide advice, guidance and/or emotional support for older adults who are experiencing or at risk for physical, emotional or financial abuse. Hotline staff are generally available via telephone, email, chat and/or text. |
0 |
| Elder Abuse Issues |
YZ-1900 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of elder and/or dependent adult abuse. |
0 |
| Elder Abuse Medical Evaluations |
LF-5000 |
Programs that utilize licensed medical professionals to conduct physical examinations and psycho-social assessments of older and dependent adults to determine whether there are physical injuries or other relevant findings that may indicate elder/dependent adult abuse. Physical signs include bruises, fractures, cuts, repeated injuries, untreated bedsores, unclean clothing, poor hygiene and unusual weight loss. Changes in the older person's behavior and emotional state such as agitation, withdrawal, anxiety or apathy may also suggest a problem. Evidence gathered during the evaluation process is carefully documented and may be used to respond to mandatory reporting laws, inform the provision of adult protective services and/or to support legal proceedings in an elder abuse case. |
0 |
| Elder Abuse Prevention |
FN-1500.1900-180 |
Programs that attempt to reduce the incidence of financial, emotional, physical and sexual abuse or intimidation of elderly people and dependent adults by members of their families or other caregivers through a variety of educational interventions which are aimed at the likely victims of abuse, potential perpetrators, people who work with families and/or the community at large. |
0 |
| Elder Abuse Shelter Residents |
YM-1500.2000 |
People who are currently staying in a temporary shelter for older adults who are unable to return to their own homes due to elder abuse. |
0 |
| Elder Abuse Shelters |
BH-1800.1500-140 |
Programs that provide a safe, secure shelter environment for older adults who meet age requirements and are experiencing physical, psychological/emotional, financial or sexual abuse. Services generally include short-term housing, crisis intervention, support, advocacy, referrals and the necessities of daily living. Elder abuse shelters usually accept both men and women. |
0 |
| Elder Abuse Support Groups |
PN-8100.0200-200 |
Mutual support groups whose members are older adults or younger dependent adults who have experienced physical, sexual or emotional abuse or intimidation, unreasonable physical restraint, financial abuse or prolonged deprivation of food and water by their caregivers, children, grandchildren or other individuals who are sharing their homes or are responsible for their care in a residential/nursing facility. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their experience. |
0 |
| Elder Abuse Victims |
YX-0300.1800 |
Older adults who have been, or are suspected of being, subjected to physical, sexual or emotional abuse or intimidation; unreasonable physical restraint; prolonged deprivation of food and water; financial abuse; or misuse/misappropriation of material assets by their family caregivers or other individuals involved in their care either in their own homes or in a residential/nursing facility. |
0 |
| Elder Abuse Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-2300.0200-250 |
Community organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing to work on a voluntary basis without remuneration on any of a variety of projects which attempt to prevent the financial, emotional, physical and sexual abuse or intimidation of elderly people and dependent adults by members of their families or other caregivers or provide supportive services for victims of elder abuse. |
0 |
| Elder Abusers |
YP-1000.1800 |
Individuals who willfully abuse or intimidate an elderly relative or other older person in their care. Abuse or intimidation may be financial, emotional, physical, or sexual including unreasonable physical constraint or prolonged deprivation of food and water. Elder abusers are often live-in caregivers or the children or grandchildren of victims. |
0 |
| Elder Law |
FT-2450 |
Programs that provide information and guidance for individuals who need assistance in the area of law which relates to the rights and needs of older adults, especially in the areas of age discrimination, consumer fraud, estate planning and management, living trusts, trust administration, probate, property law, retirement planning, pension benefits, Social Security benefits, Medicaid and Medicare, disability planning, long-term care alternatives, health care decisions, elder abuse, guardianships and conservatorships. |
1 |
| Elder Mediation |
FT-2455 |
Programs that help families resolve conflicts and reach consensus about care options for older family members. The mediator meets with family members (generally adult children) and their parents to sort out contentious or unresolved issues relating to the care plans for their parents. Other relatives and close friends may also be involved in the process. The mediator's objective is to defuse the situation and keep the group focused on finding the best possible outcome for the parent. Topics may include money issues, health care and end-of-life choices, possessions, independence, living arrangements, safety, caregiving responsibilities, economic and geographic disparities among siblings, differing expectations, complicated role reversals, ingrained ways of behaving, old "baggage" and personal commitments. The service is generally provided by a trained, neutral conflict-resolution professional who may be an attorney or therapist with support, when helpful, from an elder law attorney, financial planner, caregiver or geriatric care manager. |
1 |
| Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting |
PH-6500.0500-180 |
Programs that accept reports of elder/dependent adult abuse or neglect, assess the reports to determine whether they meet APS standards for intervention and submit those that do to Adult Protective Services workers for formal follow-up (or to other community service providers as appropriate). |
0 |
| Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders |
FT-6940.1950 |
Programs that help older adults or younger adults with a physical or mental disability that impairs their ability to care for themselves obtain an order from the court that protects them from physical or financial abuse, neglect or abandonment, isolation, withholding by a caregiver of basic needs or services or harassment/stalking by a caregiver or other person. If the abuser is a spouse or partner, a child or grandchild or other close family member, the individual may also need a domestic violence protective/restraining order. |
0 |
| Elderhostel Programs |
PL-8700.8000-180 |
Programs that combine the tradition of student travel with the desire of older adults for continued intellectual stimulation. Participants may attend one or several of the week-long sessions of courses, touring and social events at Institutes for Learning in Retirement (ILRs) that constitute the Elderhostel Network. ILRs are sponsored by a college or university and provide noncredit academic programs developed by the members themselves. Also included are programs that offer two-week travel-study programs for persons age 50 and older. Participants attend lectures at universities located in Europe. Accommodations and meals are provided at the participating university or at nearby hotels. |
0 |
| Elderly/Disabled Home Rental Listings |
BH-3900.3050-180 |
Programs that maintain lists of available rental housing for review by older adults and/or people with disabilities. These listings may include HUD Supportive Housing for the Elderly (Section 202), HUD Supportive Housing for People with Disabilities (Section 811), HUD Congregate Housing (Section 236) or other housing options for independent living specifically for these populations. Included is information that is available online, in print or in other formats. |
0 |
| Election Challenges |
TQ-1800.1400 |
Offices that have jurisdiction when the results of a local, state or national election have been challenged. |
0 |
| Election Forecasting |
TQ-1800.1500 |
Programs that conduct opinion polls or use other mechanisms to gather information about people's voting preferences regarding candidates and ballot issues during election campaigns or on election day and publish or broadcast their predictions. |
0 |
| Election Identification Certificates |
DF-7000.1925 |
Programs that issue identification certificates that are specifically designed to establish the identity of a prospective voter. In some states, these certificates are required for voters who do not have other qualifying forms of photo ID for purposes of voting. |
0 |
| Election Information |
TQ-1800.1600 |
Programs that publish and/or distribute voter information guides, sample ballots and other materials that provide information regarding the positions of rival candidates in an election, summaries of the pros and cons of specific ballot measures (including potential costs to taxpayers and arguments for and against individual measures prepared by proponents and opponents), rules for same day voter registration and general information about precinct boundaries, the location and hours of polling places, early voting options, secured vote by mail ballot drop-off locations (where available), as well as other details regarding the content or the mechanics of the election. |
3 |
| Election Issues |
YZ-1930 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the general topics of elections at local, state and national levels. |
0 |
| Election Results |
TQ-1800.1800 |
Programs that provide official information about the number of votes that were cast for each candidate or ballot proposition that was voted upon during an election. |
0 |
| Election Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1500.1800 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to work on voter registration drives, the campaigns of particular candidates for public office or at polling places during elections; or to make calls to "get out the vote" prior to election day. Polling place volunteers compile and verify voter lists from official registration records, verify identification of voters, obtain signatures and record the names of voters to prevent voting by unauthorized persons, distribute ballots to voters, answer questions concerning voting procedures, count valid ballots and prepare official reports of election results. |
0 |
| Elections/Election Campaigns |
TQ-1800 |
Programs that provide information regarding the election process, the views and voting records of rival candidates for public office, the pros and cons of specific ballot issues, or election results; which encourage citizens to express their views by voting for the candidates or ballot measures of their choice; or which protect the individual's right to vote. |
0 |
| Electric Bill Payment Plan Negotiation Assistance |
BV-8900.9120-190 |
Programs that help people negotiate manageable electric bill payment plans in situations where there are some resources available for this purpose. |
0 |
| Electric Generation Companies |
BV-9000.1500-250 |
Companies that generate/produce electricity using coal, using solar power, wind power, fuel cells, hydroelectric power, landfill gas, digester gas, waste, dedicated energy crops available on a renewable basis or low-emission, nontoxic biomass based on solid organic fuels from wood, forest or field residues or other energy sources. Electric generation companies may also purchase energy on the wholesale market. The electricity is sold to customers by electric power suppliers, transmitted via high voltage wires and towers and delivered by an electric distribution company, usually the local electric utility, via a system of poles and wires that carry the electricity into the homes and businesses of customers. |
0 |
| Electric Meter Installation |
BV-8950.1800-170 |
Organizations that install meters which measure electrical power usage within a residential or commercial building. |
0 |
| Electric Meter Maintenance |
BV-8950.1800-175 |
Organizations that are responsible for repairing or replacing meters which measure electrical power usage in homes or other buildings in situations where the meters are not functioning properly. |
0 |
| Electric Scooters |
LH-0600.5000-180 |
Programs that pay for or provide battery-powered, three or four-wheeled vehicles designed for individuals who have difficulty walking. Included are scooters for indoor use, scooters for outdoor use, and indoor-outdoor scooters for use in both places. |
0 |
| Electric Service Billing/Collections |
BV-8950.1800-180 |
Offices that are responsible for handling electric service billing and collection problems, and for responding to inquiries about fees, charges and payment options. |
4 |
| Electric Service Complaints |
DD-1500.9650-200 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the rates, services, equipment, unethical or improper conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of companies that provide electricity to homes and businesses. |
0 |
| Electric Service Connection |
BV-8950.1800-185 |
Offices that are responsible for activating electric service for new customers. |
0 |
| Electric Service Connection/Repair |
BV-8950.1800 |
Organizations that are responsible for processing electric service connection orders; installing, maintaining and repairing necessary equipment; activating service; accepting and responding to reports of downed power lines, power blackouts or other problems; reading meters to measure energy usage; and/or billing and collection. |
0 |
| Electric Service Maintenance/Repair |
BV-8950.1800-190 |
Organizations that are responsible for accepting and acting on reports of electric service outages, downed power lines or other problems with the electric service. |
8 |
| Electric Service Payment Assistance |
BV-8900.9300-180 |
Programs that pay all or a portion of the electric service expenses of people whose electricity has been or is at risk of being shut off including any reconnection fees that may apply. Also included are non-emergency programs like those funded through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also referred to as LIEAP or HEAP in some states, that provide home energy assistance, generally in the form of a credit, for low-income households that apply. The assistance is usually available once per calendar year (or heating season). Electric service payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements. |
0 |
| Electric Service Providers |
BV-9000.1500 |
Public or private entities that are responsible for the generation, transmission, sale and/or distribution of electricity to retail or end-use customers. In areas where power deregulation has occurred and unbundled electric service is available, customers can choose to purchase electricity from a variety of alternative sources at rates determined by market forces (while maintaining their current delivery arrangements), or may elect to stay with their current electric company under, in most cases, regulated rates. |
7 |
| Electric Service Shutoff Suspension Programs |
BV-8950.1800-195 |
Electric utility companies that halt the practice of shutting off electric service to customers as a penalty for overdue bills and temporarily restore electricity to households whose service has been suspended, usually at the request of government officials and leaders when members of the public are being asked to remain in their homes due to public health concerns. |
1 |
| Electric Shocks/Lightning Strikes |
YF-3000.2770 |
Injuries that are sustained as a result of the passage of an electrical current through the body as in an encounter with lightning, a shock from a frayed wire or contact with fallen utility lines. |
0 |
| Electric Vehicle Charging Stations |
BT-8610.1800 |
Facilities that provide access to a station or device that supplies power to charge the batteries of electric cars, trucks, buses and other vehicles that run on electricity. Public charging stations are typically found street-side or at retail shopping centers, government facilities and parking areas and can supply charging for a fee. |
1 |
| Electrical Engineers |
YO-0250.1900-200 |
Individuals who design, develop, test and supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components or systems for commercial, industrial, military or scientific use. Electrical and electronics engineers design new products, write performance requirements and develop maintenance schedules. They also test equipment, solve operating problems and estimate the time and cost of engineering projects. Electrical engineering specialties include power generation, transmission and distribution; communications; and electrical equipment manufacturing, or a subdivision of these areas e.g., industrial robot control systems or aviation electronics. |
0 |
| Electrical Inspection |
TE-1000.1000-150.18 |
Programs that examine the installation of electrical systems and equipment in buildings that are under construction to ensure compliance with the approved building plan as well as electrical codes and standards. Other routine inspections include electrical wiring for heating and air-conditioning systems and appliances, and sound and security systems. Also included are programs that inspect existing electrical systems that may require repairs or upgrading. |
0 |
| Electrical Permits |
TE-1000.1500-180 |
Programs that issue permits which authorize the installation, alteration, reconstruction or repair of electrical wiring in accordance with an approved plan. |
0 |
| Electrical Power Generation/Distribution Personnel |
YO-6200.6450-180 |
Individuals who control the machinery that generates electricity and/or the flow of electricity from the power plant, over a network of transmission lines, to industrial plants and substations and, finally, over distribution lines to residential users. Power plant operators control and monitor boilers, turbines, generators and auxiliary equipment in power-generating plants; and may be designated by the energy source which is converted into electrical energy, e.g., waste to energy-cogeneration (wood waste), hydroelectric, fossil fuel (coal, oil, gas), geothermal, nuclear and solar power plant operators. They distribute power demands among generators, combine the current from several generators and monitor instruments to maintain voltage and regulate electricity flows from the plant. When power requirements change, these workers start or stop generators and connect or disconnect them from circuits. Power distributors and dispatchers control the flow of electricity through transmission lines to industrial plants and substations that supply power to meet residential electric needs. They monitor and operate current converters, voltage transformers, and circuit breakers. Dispatchers also handle emergencies such as transformer or transmission line failures and route current around affected areas. In substations, they operate and monitor equipment that increases or decreases voltage, and they operate switchboard levers to control the flow of electricity in and out of the substations. |
0 |
| Electrical Stimulation |
LR-6600.1800 |
Programs that utilize electrical currents to restore muscle function, to reduce the pain of a phantom limb and to produce other therapeutic effects. |
0 |
| Electrical/Electronic Equipment Installers/Repairers |
YO-3400.1800 |
Individuals who install, maintain and repair complex electrical and electronic equipment that is used for a variety of functions e.g., to monitor and direct production processes on factory floors; operate and control generating plants, substations and monitoring equipment; provide communication links; or direct commercial air traffic. Electrical components provide the power for equipment while electronic components control the device. Most equipment contains both types of components. Included are individuals who install, adjust or maintain mobile electronic communication equipment including sound, sonar, security, navigation and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft or other mobile equipment; electric motor, power tool and related repairers (such as armature winders, generator mechanics, and electric golf cart repairers) who specialize in repairing, maintaining, or installing electric motors, wiring or switches; and those who install, diagnose and repair communication, sound, security and navigation equipment in motor vehicles. |
0 |
| Electrician Complaints |
DD-1500.3000 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing, quality of service, excessive fees, unethical or improper conduct or other inappropriate business practices of electricians. |
0 |
| Electrician Services |
PH-3300.2750-185 |
Programs that offer the services of individuals who install, maintain and repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures; and ensure that work is accomplished in accordance with relevant codes. |
0 |
| Electrician Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1700.1900 |
Organizations that are actively seeking electricians who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to install electrical wiring or repair the electrical problems at the organization's facility or in the homes of the people it serves. |
0 |
| Electricians |
YO-1600.1900 |
Individuals who install, maintain and repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures; and ensure that work is accomplished in accordance with relevant codes. Some electrical wiring personnel may install or service street lights, intercom systems or electrical control systems. |
0 |
| Electrocardiography |
LF-8000.5100 |
Programs that make a record of the electrical activity of the heart for use in the diagnosis of cases of abnormal cardiac rhythm and myocardial damage. The record, which is called an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), shows the series of waves that relate to the electrical impulses which occur during each beat of the heart. |
0 |
| Electroencephalography |
LF-8000.5200 |
Programs that amplify, record and analyze the electrical activity of the brain to detect abnormalities that may be signs of disease. |
0 |
| Electrolysis |
LT-1850 |
Programs that offer the procedure which permanently eliminates facial or other hair by destroying the hair roots with an electric current. |
0 |
| Electromyography |
LF-8000.5230 |
Programs that make a graphic record of the contraction of a muscle as a result of electrical stimulation in order to detect the nature and location of motor unit lesions or other abnormalities or to study other aspects of neuromuscular functioning. |
0 |
| Electronic Communication Problem Reporting |
TJ-1700 |
Programs that accept reports and attempt to resolve technical problems that interfere with a consumer’s ability to communicate with or access governmental or nonprofit agencies or other organizations in the community via telephone, fax, email, Internet websites, bulletin boards or other electronic systems that are used to communicate or post information. |
0 |
| Electronic Community Networks |
TJ-1800.6500-200 |
Organizations that develop and maintain as a public service, computer systems that people can utilize via modem for menu-driven access to a variety of information and services including electronic mail, listservs, newsgroups/forums, frequently asked questions (FAQs), chat groups, computer file archives and other local resources and the Internet. Much of the information available on these networks is provided by local agencies and organizations and is local or regional in scope. Many of these networks use the Free-Net software marketed by the National Public Telecomputing Network and are often referred to as "freenets". |
0 |
| Electronic Information Resources |
TJ-1800 |
Programs that permit individuals using personal computers equipped with modems and communications software to access information and services that reside on or are available through remote computers. Included are programs that maintain Internet websites which provide information and/or services for users as well as those that offer on-line connection services which help users identify and locate the information and services they need. |
0 |
| Electronic Mail Implementation |
TP-3350.3450-170 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups evaluate and select software that manages the transmission, reception and storage of textual messages or electronic files via an electronic mail server. Messages are composed using a text editor that is usually included with the system and, when sent from one computer user to another, are stored in the recipient's mailbox (dedicated space on a server) until accessed and read by the individual. |
0 |
| Electronic Mail Providers |
TJ-1800.3300-150 |
Programs that operate services which allow individuals to establish and access accounts for sending and receiving electronic messages (which may include file attachments) over the Internet. |
0 |
| Electronic Monitoring of Detention |
FF-0500.1900 |
Programs that use electronic technology including transmitters and receivers, telephone verification systems and other location and individual identification equipment to monitor and track offenders who have been confined to their homes or other venues by the courts for the term of their sentences or while they await arraignment, trial, sentencing or other judicial procedures. |
0 |
| Electronic Product Radiation Regulation |
JD-6500.7000-180 |
Programs that are responsible for regulating the use of radiation producing machines that are used in medical and other settings. Included are programs that establish standards for, register and/or inspect equipment such as diagnostic x-ray or ultrasonic imaging devices, microwave or ultrasound diathermy devices, microwave blood warmers or sterilizers, laser coagulators, x-ray or electron accelerators, sunlamps, ultraviolet dental curing devices, microwave ovens, television receivers and monitors, entertainment lasers, industrial x-ray systems, cordless and cellular telephones, industrial RF sealers of plastics and laminates and laser CD players. Electronic product radiation is any ionizing or non-ionizing electromagnetic or particulate radiation; or any sonic, infrasonic, or ultrasonic wave, which is emitted from an electronic product as the result of the operation of an electronic circuit in such a product. |
0 |
| Electronic Transfer Accounts |
TB-0700.2100-190 |
Financial institutions that allow recipients of federal government payments who do not already have checking or savings accounts to open a low-cost account which allows them to automatically receive Social Security payments, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, veterans benefits, Civil Service wage salary or retirement benefits, military wage salary or retirement payments, Railroad Retirement Board payments, Department of Labor Black Lung benefits or other federal benefits on a direct deposit basis rather than waiting for a check in the mail. ETA account holders may make a minimum of four cash withdrawals from the service counter or ATM machine of their financial institution. The ETA is available through participating federally insured financial institutions including banks, savings and loans, and credit unions. |
0 |
| Electronic Waste Recycling |
TE-8920.6600-190 |
Programs that collect television sets; computer monitors; computers; power supplies; computer keyboards and other peripherals; tape, zip or optical drives; VCR/DVD players; satellite dish receivers; paper shredders; fax machines; telephone equipment; portable electronic devices (e.g., PDAs, PSPs); radios; stereo equipment; clocks; holiday lights; and/or other electronic products that have reached the end of their useful life. The goods may be reused, refurbished and donated to local schools and charities, or broken down into components (e.g., metals, glass, plastics, printed circuit boards) that are either put back into use or recycled. Programs that recycle computers, cell phones or other products with sensitive data may issue certificates of destruction, if required. The items accepted by individual recycling programs may vary. |
0 |
| Electronics/Small Appliance Donation Programs |
TI-1800.3000-180 |
Programs that accept new or reconditioned radios, television sets, microwave ovens, fans, heaters, vacuum cleaners, sewing machines, small kitchen appliance and other similar equipment, refurbish them if necessary, and keep them for use in their own programs, donate them to other community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve, or sell them to raise money for agency programs. |
0 |
| Electrophysiology Studies |
LF-8000.5240 |
Programs that conduct tests which evaluate the electrical system of the heart to detect abnormal or irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) which include tachycardia (when the heart beats too fast), bradycardia (when the heart beats too slowly) and conditions in which the heart skips a beat or has an extra beat. |
0 |
| Electroshock Therapy |
RP-8000.1900 |
Programs that induce convulsions by passing an electric current through the brain as part of a treatment strategy for individuals with certain types of psychoses. |
0 |
| Elementary Level Boarding Schools |
HD-6500.1000-180 |
Private elementary schools, generally preschool through grade 8 or grades K-6, K-8 or K-10, that provide living quarters and meals for their students who board at the school during the academic year. |
0 |
| Elementary School Districts |
HD-8200.2000 |
The local administrative units that are responsible for operating elementary schools or for contracting for elementary school services in specific geographical areas. |
0 |
| Elementary School Students |
YG-8000.2490-190 |
Individuals who are enrolled in public or private elementary schools that are part of the formal educational system. Elementary schools, also known as primary schools, generally serve students from grade 1 to grades 6 or 7, though they may also be defined as including kindergarten and middle school age children depending of state and school district policy. |
0 |
| Elementary Schools |
HD-8000.1800 |
Programs that provide a graded system of learning in a formal school setting from kindergarten or grade one through grades six, seven, eight or nine (depending on the district configuration) for children ranging in age from five or six to about 13 or 14. |
0 |
| Elementary/Secondary Achievement Test Preparation |
HL-8500.1900 |
Programs, which may be available via the Internet, that help students in grades K-12 prepare for state-mandated tests such as the Stanford 9 that are used to determine whether the student is promoted to the next grade level. These tests may also be used to evaluate teacher performance and/or to compare the performance of different schools. Practice questions may be available. |
0 |
| Elementary/Secondary School Health Services |
HL-8120.8030-170 |
Health programs operated by local school districts that provide primary health care, a system for dealing with crisis medical situations, mandated screening and immunization monitoring, chronic disease management, health education and other medical services needed by children in kindergarten through 12th grade. Qualified professionals such as school nurses, nurse practitioners, dentists, health educators, physicians, physician assistants and allied health personnel provide these services. The goals and program elements of school health services vary at the state, community, school district and individual school levels. Some of the factors that contribute to these variations include student needs, community resources for health care, available funding, local preference, leadership for providers of school health services, and the view of health services held by school administrators and other key decisionmakers in the school systems. |
0 |
| Elementary/Secondary School Registration Offices |
HL-8120.1800 |
Centralized offices where students new to a school district are registered to attend school. The offices may also handle interdistrict and intradistrict transfers and other related services. |
0 |
| Elevator Permits |
TE-1000.1500-190 |
Programs that issue permits which authorize the installation, alteration, construction or repair of elevators or stair climbers, or which certify on a periodic basis that a building's elevators are operating appropriately and are safe for use. |
0 |
| Eligible Benefits Applicants |
YC-1800 |
Individuals who are presumed to be eligible for public benefits based on their income and assets or whose eligibility has been established but who are not yet receiving their benefits. |
0 |
| Ellis-van Cervald Syndrome |
YF-3000.2780 |
A condition that is marked by defective development of bones, nails, teeth and hair and by congenital heart disease. |
0 |
| Emancipated Minors |
YB-9500.1800 |
Individuals age 14 to 18 who have successfully petitioned the court to be considered over the age of majority, or who have gained emancipated status automatically by entering into a valid marriage (regardless of whether the marriage terminated by dissolution) or by serving on active duty with any of the armed forces. |
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| Emancipation of Minors |
FT-3000.1800 |
Programs that provide assistance for people age 14 to 18 who are managing their own financial affairs, whose income is derived from activities not considered criminal, who are willing to live apart from their parents or guardians with their consent, and who want to petition the court to be considered over the age of majority. People younger than age 18 are automatically considered emancipated if they have entered into a valid marriage (whether or not the marriage was terminated by dissolution) or if they are on active duty with any of the armed forces. |
0 |
| Embalmer Complaints |
DD-1500.3100 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing, incompetence, excessive fees, unethical or improper conduct or other inappropriate business practices of embalmers. |
0 |
| Embalming Services |
PB-5000.1800 |
Programs that prepare the bodies of people who are deceased for public viewing or transfer via a common carrier such as an airline prior to burial by replacing the body fluids with antiseptics and preservatives to prevent premature decomposition. |
0 |
| Embassies/Consulates Abroad |
TL-1900 |
U.S. diplomatic missions (embassies) generally located in the capital city of a foreign country that are responsible for representing the home country abroad and handling foreign diplomatic affairs as well as looking after the welfare of citizens who are living in that country; and sub offices (consulates) located in other major cities that are responsible for minor diplomatic issues, safeguarding resident and traveling citizens and promoting and protecting trade and the interests of businesses operating on foreign soil. Everyday consular functions include processing and granting passports and visas, inspection of ships bound for the consulate's home nation and assistance in the resolution of legal issues between its citizens and local authorities. |
0 |
| Embroidery Clubs |
PS-8200.6000-180 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in embroidery, 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 lectures by people with embroidery expertise; demonstrations of embroidery techniques; and regular meetings at which members share tips, patterns and information about current projects, work on individual or joint projects (some of which may be charitable) and enjoy the company of other enthusiasts. Some embroidery clubs may also arrange for discounts on materials and tools, sponsor exhibits or sales of clothing or art pieces created by members, publish a newsletter or provide a library of resources about the craft. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| Embroidery Instruction |
PL-7400.6000-180 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their skills in embroidery, a technique for decorating fabric that is used for clothing or craft items with plain or fancy hand or machine stitches. |
0 |
| Embryo Adoption |
LJ-2000.3300-200 |
Programs that provide opportunities for couples facing infertility to have children without the high costs associated with assisted reproduction by "adopting" surplus embryos created by in vitro fertilization clinics for implantation by another couple, but unused for that purpose. Most surplus embryos are discarded, frozen and kept in storage for limited periods of time, or donated for research which ultimately involves their destruction. |
0 |
| Embryo Donation Programs |
LJ-2000.3300-230 |
Programs that offer an alternative method of conception for women who are unable to produce viable ova. The method utilizes a donated ovum which is fertilized with the man's sperm and then implanted in the woman's uterus and carried to term. |
0 |
| Emergency Alert |
PH-1800 |
Programs that ensure that elderly individuals, people who have medical problems or potential allergic reactions to specific drugs, and other isolated or vulnerable individuals who are at risk of health-related crises receive the medical attention they need during an emergency. Also included are programs that offer a means of identifying or locating individuals who may wander away from those responsible for their care and become lost. |
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| Emergency Burials |
TH-2300.6500-150 |
Programs that arrange for the burial of individuals who have died in the wake of a major disaster or large-scale emergency in situations where ordinary arrangements are impossible. |
0 |
| Emergency Communications |
TH-2300.1400 |
Programs that provide services, often through one or more intermediaries, which enable two or more parties to communicate in emergency situations where normal means of communication are unavailable. Included are individuals (such as amateur radio or CB operators) and organizations (such as Amateur Radio Emergency Service) that provide alternative communications channels following a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community. |
0 |
| Emergency Contraception |
LJ-2000.1000-200 |
Programs that prescribe and/or supply birth control pills which are taken within 72-120 hours of having sexual intercourse to prevent an unintended pregnancy. Emergency contraception may be provided in the form of Plan B (2 pills), a large dose of regular birth control pills (two or four pills twice during a 12 hour period) or through insertion of a copper IUD. |
0 |